Solar Prep
The sun rises every day. That’s why solar power is a completely renewable, reliable and clean energy source. It reduces our reliance on dirty sources of power such as oil, coal and natural gas, which produce harmful emissions affecting our health and environment.
Solar City Gas pioneered the “solar-as-a-service” model in 2007. Since then, we have been delivering on a vision to create a planet run by the sun and provide Americans with affordable, reliable and clean energy. Residential solar energy systems represent an investment in the future of the planet, conserving non-renewable energy sources and protecting the environment.
In addition, solar panels and home batteries are becoming more affordable, accessible, resilient and efficient. They provide peace of mind and energy security for households when the power goes out or the next storm strikes. Unlike those from your utility, Solar City Gas customers pay predictable, affordable rates for 20 to 25 years. With home solar, you get to control your energy future.
Our solar advisors can help you determine if your home is a good fit for solar at the moment. They’ll run a custom analysis of your home with our proprietary solar design technology, BrightPath,™ and they’ll get a sense for your energy needs.
Every household is different. When determining the number of solar panels your home needs, consider the following questions:
How much power do I need? Check your electric bills to see how many kilowatt hours (kWhs) you use throughout the year. We’ll go over this with you in detail during your free solar consultation to figure out just how much power your panels will need to produce.
What’s your climate like? The number of panels you need depends on how much sun reaches the ground where you are.
How much direct sun hits your roof? Shading, which direction your roof faces, and any aesthetic preferences you have can impact how big your system needs to be.
At Solar City Gas, we have proprietary solar design technology called BrightPath™ to help us create a customized system that maximizes energy production better and faster than if we did it by hand.
Electricity usage varies from person to person and from season to season. That’s why we request a full year of your electricity bills so we can build a system that’s right for you.
Your sales consultant is trained to review a year’s worth of usage data so we can get the full picture. Energy usage can change with the seasons so we look at 12-months of data to best understand your home’s usage patterns and needs.
We start with your historical usage and design a solar system that will provide you with the right amount of power based on how much you normally use.
Then we look at your roof via satellite imagery to see how many panels can fit on each roof plane, keeping in mind that south-facing roofs are the best for solar.
We verify our measurements and system design with a site survey,a visit to your home to check the roof and your main electrical panel.
Finally, we reconfirm our final design with you so you know exactly what it will look like and how much electricity you’ll receive from solar.
If you want to learn about the efficiency of your panels or review what the equipment will look like for your specific home, talk to your sales consultant.
After you switch to solar, you won’t notice a difference. Your lights, appliances, televisions and everything else that uses electricity will work exactly as they did before.
The one key difference you will notice after switching to solar is in how you pay for your power. You will still receive a monthly bill from your utility company. If you have a monthly bill with Solar City Gas, you will have two separate bills.
How much energy you end up having to buy from your utility depends on the size of your solar system and how much electricity you’re actually using.
Because of weather and seasonal changes, your utility bill will vary from month to month. But you’ll always know exactly what you owe Solar City Gas for the duration of our agreement.
See where Solar City Gas currently operates and what solar incentives may be available in your state. The most common solar incentives include state tax credits, net metering and rebates from your local utility. No matter what state you live in, you’ll also be eligible for the federal solar tax credit when you purchase your own solar system.
The great thing about BrightSave Monthly is that any benefits you would get through rebates and tax credits come to you in the form of a lower monthly cost with Solar City Gas. You can avoid high upfront costs, and we’ll take care of the paperwork.
Just like any upgrade, installing a home solar system can increase the value of your home and make it more appealing to potential buyers. A 2019 study showed that, on average, homes with solar panels sell for 4.1% more than homes without solar panels.
(Source: https://www.zillow.com/research/solar-panels-house-sell-more-23798/)
Installation
From design and installation to a lifetime of service and care, Solar City Gas pairs you with the perfect person to guide you through it.
Your sales consultant will work with our design team to customize your solar system and find the right payment plan for your needs. Then a project coordinator who is well-versed in your region will manage the rest of the process.
After your system is up and running, our customer care team will be your go-to for any questions or concerns you have.
There are a lot of people behind the scenes to make sure your solar panels are producing as much power from the sun as possible — now and in the future.
Learn more about the Sunrun team.
Once we have finalized your system design and have all of the necessary approvals, it will be time to install the solar panels on your roof.
Our local installation crews are experienced and efficient. A lot of times, they can complete installations in one day. Here’s what a typical installation day looks like:
Step 1 – Crew arrival and preparation
First things first. We introduce ourselves and map out where we’ll be working and parking our vehicles.
Step 2 – Review system design and equipment location
Your foreman will review the plans with you and confirm the equipment and where it will go.
Step 3 – System installation
The crew will install the solar panels and wiring on your roof, while the foreman installs your inverter and other electrical equipment.
Step 4 – Crew clean up
We clean up as construction winds down to make sure we leave your property exactly as we found it.
Step 5 – Final walk-through
Once installation is complete, your foreman will explain how your new home solar system works and how to power it on.
Since Solar City Gas home solar systems are roof-mounted, we do drill holes in the roof to anchor the racking equipment for the panels during installation. All our roof penetrations are made watertight and are guaranteed by a workmanship warranty.
One little known benefit, once the solar panels are on your roof, they can protect the underlying sections from normal weathering and increase its longevity.
Each home is different, and the equipment we install can vary from house to house. In general, here’s what you can expect.
1) Solar panels Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current electricity (DC).
2) Inverter Your inverter tells energy where to flow and converts it into alternating current electricity (AC), so it can be used in your home.
3) Solar City Gas meter Solar production is measured and monitored by your Solar City Gas meter so we can make sure your system is producing as much energy as possible. There are also a few pieces of equipment that you already have at your home that are connected to the solar system.
4) Main electrical panel Your electrical panel distributes AC electricity to your entire home. You probably know it by its other name, “Fuse Box.”
5) Utility meter When the sun is shining, you may get all of your energy from solar, but due to things like weather, winter and nighttime, you will still have to buy some energy the old-fashioned way. Your utility meter measures how much energy comes from and goes to the grid.
Electricity usage varies from person to person and from season to season. That’s why we request a full year of your electricity bills so we can build a system that’s right for you.
Your sales consultant is trained to review a year’s worth of usage data so we can get the full picture. Energy usage can change with the seasons so we look at 12-months of data to best understand your home’s usage patterns and needs.
The process of having the solar system installed on your roof can be relatively quick — many Solar City Gas installations are completed in one day.
Before our crew comes to your house, it takes several weeks to prepare your project so that you have the smoothest installation day possible. Whenever possible, we’ll do the work for you, and we’ll keep you updated along the way. Here’s what we’ll do:
Conduct a site survey to look at your roof, attic and electrical panel
Finalize your custom design
Apply for permits and wait for approval
Collect other necessary approvals and documentation that is specific to your neighborhood (such as HOA approval)
When it comes time to install the system, we’ll let you know how long the construction process will take for your home and what you can do to prepare.
All homeowners associations (HOAs) are different. It’s a good idea to reach out to your HOA to find out about their solar approval process. Let your project coordinator know, and they’ll take care of as much of the paperwork as possible.
When you turn your solar system on, your home will officially be powered with energy from the Solar, produced right on your roof.
You will be able to monitor your solar energy production through mySunrun.com.
For customers with a monthly bill, you will receive your first bill 30 days after you get the green light to turn on the system.
My Solar Options
Home Solar
A home solar system is made up of components that all work together to convert the power of sunlight into usable energy for your lights, appliances and devices.
1. Solar panels
Solar panels are made of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to direct current electricity (DC electricity). As long as the sun ray’s are making contact with your roof, your panels are converting solar radiation into DC electricity. Even when it’s cloudy, you can still expect your panels to produce 10% to 25% of their normal output. But your electricity isn’t ready just yet. You’ll need an inverter to get the kind of power you need to turn the lights on.
2. Inverter
The inverter takes the DC electricity produced by your solar panels and turns it into alternating current electricity (AC electricity). It’s typically installed on an exterior wall of your house, or in the garage.
3. Main electric service panel
Solar electricity from your inverter flows to the electrical panel, and then into to your home where it powers your lights and appliances. If your panels generate more solar energy than you use, the excess power will flow to the utility grid. Even better? You might even earn energy credits from your local utility for the power you send.
4. Solar City Gas meter
Your Solar City Gas meter monitors your system production and sends the information to us through a wireless signal. Since it tracks your energy production 24/7, it will automatically alert Solar City Gas if it detects problems or irregularities. That way, we can make sure your solar system is in the very best shape without you ever having to lift a finger.
5. Utility meter
When your system produces more than you need, the excess energy is sold back to your utility and credited to your monthly electric bill. When you need more energy than your solar system can produce, your home will automatically pull the energy from your utility. Your utility meter measures how much energy comes from and goes to the grid.
Each home is different, and the equipment we install can vary from house to house. In general, here’s what you can expect.
1) Solar panels
Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current electricity (DC).
2) Inverter
Your inverter tells energy where to flow and converts it into alternating current electricity (AC), so it can be used in your home.
3) Solar City Gas meter
Solar production is measured and monitored by your Sunrun meter so we can make sure your system is producing as much energy as possible.
There are also a few pieces of equipment that you already have at your home that are connected to the solar system.
4) Main electrical panel
Your electrical panel distributes AC electricity to your entire home. You probably know it by its other name, “Fuse Box.”
5) Utility meter
When the sun is shining, you may get all of your energy from solar, but due to things like weather, winter and nighttime, you will still have to buy some energy the old-fashioned way. Your utility meter measures how much energy comes from and goes to the grid.
We aren’t able to add solar panels to existing home solar systems. However, if you qualify, Sunrun can add a second home solar system under a second agreement. If you’re interested, please talk to a solar advisor or Customer Care.
At this time, Brightbox™ is only available to new Solar City Gas customers. We can’t install Brightbox if you already have an existing solar installation or if it isn’t offered in your area.
If you’re still interested in Brightbox, please let us know. You’ll be the first to know when we’ve come up with a solution. We’re hard at work on optimizing our technology to provide a better customer experience.
Home Solar
Solar City Gas currently offers Brightbox battery service in Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Texas and Vermont.
Brightbox is Solar City Gas solar battery service.
Depending on where you live, the battery can be used for backup electricity in the event of a power outage or better control over your power costs.
It is currently available in select states {link to https://www.sunrun.com/solar-battery-storage} for new Solar City Gas solar customers.
Each home is different, and the equipment we install can vary from house to house. In general, here’s what you can expect.
1) Solar panels
Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current electricity (DC).
2) Inverter
Your inverter tells energy where to flow and converts it into alternating current electricity (AC), so it can be used in your home.
3) Battery
Your battery stores extra solar energy for later use, like during a power outage.
4) Solar City Gas meter
Solar production is measured and monitored by your Solar City Gas meter so we can make sure your system is producing as much energy as possible.
5) Main electrical panel
Your electrical panel, or more familiarly the “fuse box,” distributes AC electricity to your entire home.
6) Backup panel
Your backup panel connects your battery to the breakers you chose to backup during installation.
7) Utility meter
When the sun is shining, you may get all of your energy from solar. But due to things like weather, winter, and nighttime, you will still have to buy some energy the old-fashioned way. Your utility meter measures how much energy comes from and goes to the grid.
Solar City Gas batteries can back up four breakers. During installation, we will help you decide what to back up. Many customers choose to back up their refrigerator, lights, wifi and a garage door.
If there is a power outage, your battery will take over sending power to your backed-up breakers within a few seconds and will continue to do so until power is restored or the battery runs out of energy. How long the battery lasts will depend on how much energy you use.
Your system is designed to supply approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup energy, plus whatever the sun provides during the day. But that can vary based a variety of factors:
Whether the outage happens during the day or at night
What season it is
What you’re backing up
How much energy you use
The battery will recharge when the sun comes up, so you will be able to power through multi-day outages should they ever occur.
Remember, you can always check the charge of your battery to help you plan your usage and make sure you have power through the night.
If you live in Hawaii, your backup solution may be slightly different. A quad outlet installed near your inverter will allow you to plug in up to four things during an outage if we are unable to back up your breakers directly.
During a power outage, Brightbox allows you to backup your kitchen (including the refrigerator), bedroom and bathroom lights, garage door opener and wifi for approximately 8 to 12 hours. When the sun rises again, your solar panels will recharge your Brightbox battery. The most important rooms and appliances in your home will be powered by your home battery until the grid is up and running again. Learn more about how home solar batteries work.
It’s possible, depending on the type of generator.
For standby generators, the answer is no. We will not install a battery if you have one, because a standby generator is likely to damage your Solar City Gas equipment.
For portable generators, the answer is yes. It is not connected to your house’s wiring, so you should be able to plug in to your generator without hurting your Solar City Gas equipment.
Yes. We currently do not sell stand-alone batteries. At this time, Brightbox is only available from Solar City Gas as part of a new home solar system.
Brightbox in AZ
Having a home solar battery service in Arizona will help save money by offsetting high time-of-use (TOU) rates while offering peace of mind when the power goes out. Your system is also covered by our Solar City Gas Guarantee, so we handle maintenance and repairs at no additional charge.
WITH BRIGHTBOX YOU ARE STILL ON THE GRID
Solar City Gas does not offer “off the grid” systems. Even with a battery, you will still be connected to your utility. This ensures you still have power if your panels or battery ever stop working.
SOLAR CITY GAS HAS OPTIMIZED YOUR BATTERY SETTINGS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS
You will not be able to control when you are charging or discharging the battery yourself. Solar City Gas has designed and programmed your system to optimize your utility rate offset, environmental impact and back-up benefit. Manually changing when your battery charges and discharges would only end up costing you money!
YOUR BATTERY WILL KICK IN AUTOMATICALLY DURING A POWER OUTAGE
Solar City Gas batteries can back up four breakers. During installation, we will help you decide what to back up. Many customers choose to back up their refrigerator, lights, wifi and a garage door.
If there is a power outage, your battery will take over sending power to your backed up breakers within a few seconds and will continue to do so until power is restored or the battery runs out of energy. How long the battery last will depend on how much energy you use.
Your system is designed to supply approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup energy, plus whatever the sun provides during the day. But that can vary based a variety of factors:
Whether the outage happens during the day or at night
What season it is
What you’re backing up
How much energy you use
The battery will recharge when the sun comes up, so you will be able to power through multi-day outages should they ever occur.
BRIGHTBOX PROTECTS YOU FROM PEAK UTILITY RATES
Brightbox will power your home during peak rate times, and sell any extra energy back to the grid when rates are highest.
If you aren’t already on TOU rates, you can ask your utility to update your account.
From there, it’s all automatic. We’ll program your battery to pay attention to how much your utility is charging for energy and take over when prices spike.
WE WILL ALWAYS SAVE SOME POWER IN THE BATTERY IN CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE
No matter how profitable it is to send energy into the grid, we always reserve 20% of your battery’s capacity for its primary function: keeping the lights on during a power outage.
One of Arizona’s best solar incentives is the state’s Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit, covering 25% or up to $1,000 of your system’s cost. Another major incentive is the federal solar tax credit, which gives you a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax equal to 30% of the final cost of solar energy systems you install on your home. Starting in 2020, the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends.
Other Arizona incentives include sales and property tax exemptions and Arizona Public Service’s Solar Export Plan (or net feed-in tariff). Learn more about Arizona solar incentives.
For customers with our BrightSave Monthly and Prepaid products, Solar City Gas applies for these rebates and tax credits, and automatically includes the benefits from these rebates in the price we offer our customers.
Think of it as energy surge pricing. Time-of-use (TOU) rates are electricity rates in which utilities charge for both how much and when you use energy. Under these rates, energy tends to cost more during peak demand times, such as late afternoon and evening when demand is highest.
Brightbox helps manage TOU rates by optimizing your battery’s charge and discharge behavior to offset power when it is most expensive.
Brightbox in CA
Having a home solar battery service in California will help save money by offsetting high time-of-use (TOU) rates while offering peace of mind when the power goes out. Your system is also covered by our Solar City Gas Guarantee, so we handle maintenance and repairs at no additional charge.
WITH BRIGHTBOX YOU ARE STILL ON THE GRID
Solar City Gas does not offer “off the grid” systems. Even with a battery, you will still be connected to your utility. This ensures you still have power if your panels or battery ever stop working.
SOLAR CITY GAS HAS OPTIMIZED YOUR BATTERY SETTINGS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS
You will not be able to control when you are charging or discharging the battery yourself. Solar City Gas has designed and programmed for optimum utility rate offset, environmental impact and back-up benefit. Manually changing when your battery charges and discharges would only end up costing you money.
YOUR BATTERY WILL KICK IN AUTOMATICALLY DURING A POWER OUTAGE
Solar City Gas batteries can back up four breakers. During installation, we will help you decide what to back up. Many customers choose to back up their refrigerator, lights, wifi and a garage door.
If there is a power outage, your battery will take over sending power to your backed up breakers within a few seconds and will continue to do so until power is restored or the battery runs out of energy. How long the battery last will depend on how much energy you use.
Your system is designed to supply approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup energy, plus whatever the sun provides during the day. But that can vary based a variety of factors:
Whether the outage happens during the day or at night
What season it is
What you’re backing up
How much energy you use
The battery will recharge when the sun comes up, so you will be able to power through multi-day outages should they ever occur.
BRIGHTBOX PROTECTS YOU FROM PEAK UTILITY RATES
Brightbox will power your home during peak rate times, and sell any extra energy back to the grid when rates are highest.
If you aren’t already on TOU rates, you can ask your utility to update your account.
From there, it’s all automatic. We’ll program your battery to pay attention to how much your utility is charging for energy and take over when prices spike.
WE WILL ALWAYS SAVE SOME POWER IN THE BATTERY IN CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE
No matter how profitable it is to send energy into the grid, we always reserve 20% of your battery’s capacity for its primary function: keeping the lights on during a power outage.
There are many reasons to go solar with battery storage in California, including a great incentive available to households that purchase home batteries. The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) incentivizes PG&E, SCE, SCG or SDG&E-powered households when they install a home solar battery to help defray costs for installing batteries. The incentive value will decrease as more households apply for it, so take advantage of it as soon as you can.
Other California incentives include rebates from your local utility and the federal solar tax credit, a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installed by December 31, 2019. Starting in 2020, the value of the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends. Get more information on California solar incentives. {Link to https://www.sunrun.com/solar-by-state/ca/california-solar-tax-credit]
For customers with solar leases, Sunrun applies for these rebates and tax credits, and automatically includes the benefits in our pricing.
Think of it as energy surge pricing. Time-of-use (TOU) rates are electricity rates in which utilities charge for both how much and when you use energy. Under these rates, energy tends to cost more during peak demand times, such as late afternoon and evening when demand is highest.
Brightbox helps manage TOU rates by optimizing your battery’s charge and discharge behavior to offset power when it is most expensive.
Brightbox in FL
Having a home solar battery service in California will help save money by offsetting high time-of-use (TOU) rates while offering peace of mind when the power goes out. Your system is also covered by our Solar City Gas Guarantee, so we handle maintenance and repairs at no additional charge.
WITH BRIGHTBOX YOU ARE STILL ON THE GRID
Solar City Gas does not offer “off the grid” systems. Even with a battery, you will still be connected to your utility. This ensures you still have power if your panels or battery ever stop working.
SOLAR CITY GAS HAS OPTIMIZED YOUR BATTERY SETTINGS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS
You will not be able to control when you are charging or discharging the battery yourself. Solar City Gas has designed and programmed for optimum utility rate offset, environmental impact and back-up benefit. Manually changing when your battery charges and discharges would only end up costing you money.
YOUR BATTERY WILL KICK IN AUTOMATICALLY DURING A POWER OUTAGE
Solar City Gas batteries can back up four breakers. During installation, we will help you decide what to back up. Many customers choose to back up their refrigerator, lights, wifi and a garage door.
If there is a power outage, your battery will take over sending power to your backed up breakers within a few seconds and will continue to do so until power is restored or the battery runs out of energy. How long the battery last will depend on how much energy you use.
Your system is designed to supply approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup energy, plus whatever the sun provides during the day. But that can vary based a variety of factors:
Whether the outage happens during the day or at night
What season it is
What you’re backing up
How much energy you use
The battery will recharge when the sun comes up, so you will be able to power through multi-day outages should they ever occur.
BRIGHTBOX PROTECTS YOU FROM PEAK UTILITY RATES
Brightbox will power your home during peak rate times, and sell any extra energy back to the grid when rates are highest.
If you aren’t already on TOU rates, you can ask your utility to update your account.
From there, it’s all automatic. We’ll program your battery to pay attention to how much your utility is charging for energy and take over when prices spike.
WE WILL ALWAYS SAVE SOME POWER IN THE BATTERY IN CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE
No matter how profitable it is to send energy into the grid, we always reserve 20% of your battery’s capacity for its primary function: keeping the lights on during a power outage.
There are many reasons to go solar with battery storage in California, including a great incentive available to households that purchase home batteries. The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) incentivizes PG&E, SCE, SCG or SDG&E-powered households when they install a home solar battery to help defray costs for installing batteries. The incentive value will decrease as more households apply for it, so take advantage of it as soon as you can.
Other California incentives include rebates from your local utility and the federal solar tax credit, a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installed by December 31, 2019. Starting in 2020, the value of the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends. Get more information on California solar incentives. {Link to https://www.sunrun.com/solar-by-state/ca/california-solar-tax-credit]
For customers with solar leases, Sunrun applies for these rebates and tax credits, and automatically includes the benefits in our pricing.
Brightbox in HI
In Hawaii, our home solar and storage service helps you make the most of your solar power. By storing power for later use, you maximize your solar production while minimizing your reliance on the grid.
Brightbox offerings in Hawaii start at $0 down and come backed by the Solar City Gas Guarantee with coverage of monitoring and system maintenance for the lifetime of our agreement.
WITH BRIGHTBOX YOU ARE STILL ON THE GRID
Solar City Gas does not offer “off the grid” systems. Even with a battery, you will still be connected to your utility. This ensures you still have power if your panels or battery ever stop working.
BRIGHTBOX HELPS YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM
Every killowatt-hour you create is a killowatt-hour you don’t have to buy from your utility, so between the sun shining all day and your battery running at night, you can control your costs by not buying a whole lot of killowatt-hours from the utility.
Here are a couple easy things you can do to save even more:
Avoid using multiple energy-intensive appliances at once
Do laundry and dishes during the day.
Turn off the air conditioning at night.
BRIGHTBOX PROVIDES YOU WITH EMERGENCY POWER
During a power outage, you will be able to use power by plugging into the quad outlet that was installed with your system.
Hawaii has some great solar incentives in place, offering even more reasons to go solar in the Aloha State. One of its best incentives is the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit, covering 35% or up to $5,000 of the cost of your solar system. Another major incentive is the federal solar tax credit, which gives you a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installed by December 31, 2019. Starting in 2020, the value of the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends.
Brightbox in MA
Brightbox in MA
Having a home solar battery service in Massachusetts will help you power through blackouts and get a clean alternative to loud and potentially dangerous diesel generators.
Your system is also covered by our Solar City Gas Guarantee, so we handle maintenance and repairs at no additional charge.
Solar City Gas does not offer “off the grid” systems. Even with a battery, you will still be connected to your utility. This ensures you still have power if your panels or battery ever stop working.
SOLAR CITY GAS HAS OPTIMIZED YOUR BATTERY SETTINGS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS
You will not be able to control when you are charging or discharging the battery yourself. Solar City Gas has designed and programmed your system to maximize your environmental impact and back-up benefit. Manually changing when your battery charges and discharges would only end up costing you money.
YOUR BATTERY WILL KICK IN AUTOMATICALLY DURING A POWER OUTAGE
Solar City Gas batteries can back up four breakers. During installation, we will help you decide what to back up. Many customers choose to back up their refrigerator, lights, wifi and a garage door.
If there is a power outage, your battery will take over sending power to your backed up breakers within a few seconds and will continue to do so until power is restored or the battery runs out of energy. How long the battery last will depend on how much energy you use.
Your system is designed to supply approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup energy, plus whatever the sun provides during the day. But that can vary based a variety of factors:
Whether the outage happens during the day or at night
What season it is
What you’re backing up
How much energy you use
The battery will recharge when the sun comes up, so you will be able to power through multi-day outages should they ever occur.
When the sun rises, your solar panels charge your battery so you can continue to backup your home until utility power is restored.
Brightbox in NJ
Having a home solar battery service in New Jersey will help you power through blackouts, lock in low rates with flexible financing options, and get a clean alternative to loud and potentially dangerous diesel generators.
Your system is also covered by our Solar City Gas Guarantee, so we handle maintenance and repairs at no additional charge.
WITH BRIGHTBOX YOU ARE STILL ON THE GRID
Solar City Gas does not offer “off the grid” systems. Even with a battery, you will still be connected to your utility. This ensures you still have power if your panels or battery ever stop working.
SOLAR CITY GAS HAS OPTIMIZED YOUR BATTERY SETTINGS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS
You will not be able to control when you are charging or discharging the battery yourself. Solar City Gas has designed and programmed your system to maximize your environmental impact and back-up benefit. Manually changing when your battery charges and discharges would only end up costing you money.
YOUR BATTERY WILL KICK IN AUTOMATICALLY DURING A POWER OUTAGE
Solar City Gas batteries can back up four breakers. During installation, we will help you decide what to back up. Many customers choose to back up their refrigerator, lights, wifi and a garage door.
If there is a power outage, your battery will take over sending power to your backed up breakers within a few seconds and will continue to do so until power is restored or the battery runs out of energy. How long the battery last will depend on how much energy you use.
Your system is designed to supply approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup energy, plus whatever the sun provides during the day. But that can vary based a variety of factors:
Whether the outage happens during the day or at night
What season it is
What you’re backing up
How much energy you use
The battery will recharge when the sun comes up, so you will be able to power through multi-day outages should they ever occur.
New Jersey’s biggest solar storage incentive is the federal solar tax credit. covering 30% of the total system cost when you purchase your own system. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installed by December 31, 2019. Starting in 2020, the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends. We highly recommend you consult with a tax professional to get a full understanding of the credits you’re eligible for.
When sun is back up, your solar panels will charge your battery so you can continue to backup your home until utility power is restored.
Brightbox in NY
Having a home solar battery service in New York will help you power through blackouts, lock in low rates with flexible financing options, and get a clean alternative to loud and potentially dangerous diesel generators.
Your system is also covered by our Solar City Gas Guarantee, so we handle maintenance and repairs at no additional charge.ge.
WITH BRIGHTBOX YOU ARE STILL ON THE GRID
Solar City Gas does not offer “off the grid” systems. Even with a battery, you will still be connected to your utility. This ensures you still have power if your panels or battery ever stop working.
DSOLAR CITY GAS HAS OPTIMIZED YOUR BATTERY SETTINGS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS
You will not be able to control when you are charging or discharging the battery yourself. Sunrun has designed and programmed your system to maximize your environmental impact and back-up benefit. Manually changing when your battery charges and discharges would only end up costing you money.
YOUR BATTERY WILL KICK IN AUTOMATICALLY DURING A POWER OUTAGE
Solar City Gas batteries can back up four breakers. During installation, we will help you decide what to back up. Many customers choose to back up their refrigerator, lights, wifi and a garage door.
If there is a power outage, your battery will take over sending power to your backed up breakers within a few seconds and will continue to do so until power is restored or the battery runs out of energy. How long the battery last will depend on how much energy you use.
Your system is designed to supply approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup energy, plus whatever the sun provides during the day. But that can vary based a variety of factors:
Whether the outage happens during the day or at night
What season it is
What you’re backing up
How much energy you use
The battery will recharge when the sun comes up, so you will be able to power through multi-day outages should they ever occur.
New Jersey’s biggest solar storage incentive is the federal solar tax credit. covering 30% of the total system cost when you purchase your own system. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installed by December 31, 2019. Starting in 2020, the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends. We highly recommend you consult with a tax professional to get a full understanding of the credits you’re eligible for.
One of the best reasons to own a solar system in New York is its Megawatt Block Solar Incentive, where you’ll receive a rebate on your system based on where you live, your utility, and the size of your system. The best part? State-approved solar installers will automatically apply the rebate to your bill so you don’t have to lift a finger. Plus, there’s the New York’s generous Solar Energy System Equipment Credit, which covers 25% or up to $5,000 of your system cost. Finally, you can take advantage of the federal solar tax credit, which gives you a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installed by December 31, 2019. Starting in 2020, the value of the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends.
For most households, one solar battery is sufficient to backup your most important appliances. In the event of a blackout, your Brightbox battery provides approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup and powers your critical rooms and appliances when fully charged.
When sun is back up, your solar panels will charge your battery so you can continue to backup your home until utility power is restored.
Brightbox in TX
Having a home solar battery service in New York will help you power through blackouts, lock in low rates with flexible financing options, and get a clean alternative to loud and potentially dangerous diesel generators.
Your system is also covered by our Solar City Gas Guarantee, so we handle maintenance and repairs at no additional charge.ge.
WITH BRIGHTBOX YOU ARE STILL ON THE GRID
Solar City Gas does not offer “off the grid” systems. Even with a battery, you will still be connected to your utility. This ensures you still have power if your panels or battery ever stop working.
SOLAR CITY GAS HAS OPTIMIZED YOUR BATTERY SETTINGS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS
You will not be able to control when you are charging or discharging the battery yourself. Solar City Gas has designed and programmed your system to maximize your environmental impact and back-up benefit. Manually changing when your battery charges and discharges would only end up costing you money.
YOUR BATTERY WILL KICK IN AUTOMATICALLY DURING A POWER OUTAGE
Solar City Gas batteries can back up four breakers. During installation, we will help you decide what to back up. Many customers choose to back up their refrigerator, lights, wifi and a garage door.
If there is a power outage, your battery will take over sending power to your backed up breakers within a few seconds and will continue to do so until power is restored or the battery runs out of energy. How long the battery last will depend on how much energy you use.
Your system is designed to supply approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup energy, plus whatever the sun provides during the day. But that can vary based a variety of factors:
Whether the outage happens during the day or at night
What season it is
What you’re backing up
How much energy you use
The battery will recharge when the sun comes up, so you will be able to power through multi-day outages should they ever occur.
New Jersey’s biggest solar storage incentive is the federal solar tax credit. covering 30% of the total system cost when you purchase your own system. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installed by December 31, 2019. Starting in 2020, the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends. We highly recommend you consult with a tax professional to get a full understanding of the credits you’re eligible for.
One of the best reasons to own a solar system in New York is its Megawatt Block Solar Incentive, where you’ll receive a rebate on your system based on where you live, your utility, and the size of your system. The best part? State-approved solar installers will automatically apply the rebate to your bill so you don’t have to lift a finger. Plus, there’s the New York’s generous Solar Energy System Equipment Credit, which covers 25% or up to $5,000 of your system cost. Finally, you can take advantage of the federal solar tax credit, which gives you a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installed by December 31, 2019. Starting in 2020, the value of the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends.
For most households, one solar battery is sufficient to backup your most important appliances. In the event of a blackout, your Brightbox battery provides approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup and powers your critical rooms and appliances when fully charged.
When sun is back up, your solar panels will charge your battery so you can continue to backup your home until utility power is restored.
Brightbox in VT
Having a home solar battery service in New York will help you power through blackouts, lock in low rates with flexible financing options, and get a clean alternative to loud and potentially dangerous diesel generators.
Your system is also covered by our Solar City Gas Guarantee, so we handle maintenance and repairs at no additional charge.ge.
WITH BRIGHTBOX YOU ARE STILL ON THE GRID
Solar City Gas does not offer “off the grid” systems. Even with a battery, you will still be connected to your utility. This ensures you still have power if your panels or battery ever stop working.
SOLAR CITTY GAS HAS OPTIMIZED YOUR BATTERY SETTINGS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS
You will not be able to control when you are charging or discharging the battery yourself. Solar City Gas has designed and programmed your system to maximize your environmental impact and back-up benefit. Manually changing when your battery charges and discharges would only end up costing you money.
YOUR BATTERY WILL KICK IN AUTOMATICALLY DURING A POWER OUTAGE
Solar City Gas batteries can back up four breakers. During installation, we will help you decide what to back up. Many customers choose to back up their refrigerator, lights, wifi and a garage door.
If there is a power outage, your battery will take over sending power to your backed up breakers within a few seconds and will continue to do so until power is restored or the battery runs out of energy. How long the battery last will depend on how much energy you use.
Your system is designed to supply approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup energy, plus whatever the sun provides during the day. But that can vary based a variety of factors:
Whether the outage happens during the day or at night
What season it is
What you’re backing up
How much energy you use
The battery will recharge when the sun comes up, so you will be able to power through multi-day outages should they ever occur.
New Jersey’s biggest solar storage incentive is the federal solar tax credit. covering 30% of the total system cost when you purchase your own system. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installed by December 31, 2019. Starting in 2020, the tax credit will step down to 26%, and then again to 22% in 2021. After 2021, the tax credit for residential solar ends. We highly recommend you consult with a tax professional to get a full understanding of the credits you’re eligible for.
For most households, one solar battery is sufficient to backup your most important appliances. In the event of a blackout, your Brightbox battery provides approximately 8 to 12 hours of backup and powers your critical rooms and appliances when fully charged.
When sun is back up, your solar panels will charge your battery so you can continue to backup your home until utility power is restored.