Solar Energy originates, as you would have imagined, from the power of the sun. Unlike fossil fuels, this energy is inexhaustible. Generally speaking, solar energy is clean, efficient, and cost-effective.  The challenge of climate change is compelling individuals  and governments alike to look at renewable energy as an energy source to end our dependence on fossil fuels.

Solar power as a great option for individuals and businesses to supplement or completely fulfill their energy needs as a non-polluting energy source. Solar panels mean reducing your electricity bills and saving money, in a non-obtrusive, installing solar panels adds value to your home. Installing solar power systems, you will not only slash your carbon footprint, and your electricity costs and you will be contributing to a healthier environment for future generations.

Remember,
we are also about more than just Solar!

We understand how energy moves through your home and how to improve the overall efficiency of your home.  It’s more than just producing clean energy.  It’s about how we all use it and even store it. You can add any of the below items to your solar energy system and save even more money!

Energy Efficient Heat Pump Heating and Cooling

Mitsubishi Electric brings unmatched energy efficiency, performance and control to home cooling and heating. It’s never been easier to keep everyone in your house stay comfortable and keep the air quality high, all without spending a fortune on your energy bills.

  • Individually control up to eight zones from one outdoor unit for ideal personalized comfort throughout your home or in a single defined space.
  • Zoned Comfort Solutions provide year-round comfort and are up to 40% more efficient than traditional systems.
  • Ductless air conditioning and heating systems are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and completely customizable.

Pool Heating

Most homeowners purchased their pool with the idea that they would be swimming year-round. The cold wet reality of it is, the average pool owner uses their pool a few months out of the year due to the high electricity costs involved with keeping the water heated. Installing a heat pump pool heating system will allow for an extra 4-6 months of comfortable warm swimming, without having to spend thousands of dollars.  Heat Pumps at 40% more efficient than traditional heating systems and can be powered with the solar energy your solar system produces bringing costs down even further.

Energy Storage

Solar Smart Living provides energy storage solutions that utilize intelligent energy management software and durable storage chemistries. Systems have a variety of storage capacities and configurations for extensibility and expansion.

  • Harvest and store energy from your solar PV system.
  • Further your energy independence and increase your energy security.
  • Potentially, use stored energy from the battery to power your home when rates are more expensive.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Because residential charging is convenient and inexpensive, most plug-in electric vehicles (also known as EVs) drivers do more than 80% of their charging at home.  When charging from a home powered by solar, your cost of charging is greatly reduced to almost zero.

  • Is there a standard connector for all plug-in vehicles. The answer to this question is yes!
  • We install chargers with either Level 2 (240V) J-1772 and/or Level 3 DC Fast Charging (CCS) connectors which, is growing to be more common in commercial applications.
  • We have charging stations for your Tesla and the growing variety of EVs and all charging stations work with scheduling and onboard timers.
  • We are a certified installer of residential Tesla Wall Chargers and ChargePoint Home and Commercial Chargers.

Sustainable Home Building

Whether you want to produce your own solar energy or cool that “hotspot” room with an energy-efficient mini-split; renovate a kitchen or bathroom, or if you want to design your whole house from the ground up, let us know.  Our interior design and engineering teams can help you with all of it.