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June 04, 2019

Time of Use Billing with SDG&E

The clock is ticking. Get control of the SDG&E TOU energy rate plan transition.

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The sun sets on solar panels and SDGE rates go up with time of use billing
August 14, 2018

The Solar Investment Tax Credit: Time is Running Out

This is an update of the previous article further down the page:

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solar investment tax credit
May 17, 2018

What is the Difference between a PPA and a Lease?

Michael Chagala
Solar and Energy Storage Marketing

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What is the Difference between a PPA and a Lease?
April 30, 2018

Announcing Baker Electric Home Energy

By: 
Mike Teresso

We’ve made some exciting changes here at Baker and we want you to be the first to know. For over 13 years, we’ve delivered some of the best solar design, engineering and installation in Southern California. During that time, we listened carefully to the needs of Southern California homeowners and so we’ve made a shift. Today, I’m proud to announce Baker Electric Home Energy.

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Baker Electric Solar is now Baker Electric Home Energy
January 07, 2018

You May Not Know This. The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Is Alive and Well.

You may have heard of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) that’s being offered from the federal government. It’s a 30% dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal income tax for those who purchase and install a solar system on their home or business. You may have also heard that it’s gone away. But that’s not true.
 
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ITC Federal Investment Tax Credit
November 03, 2017

The Evolution of Smarthome

Love the idea of a Smart Home? Before you buy, here’s what you need to know.

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Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat
October 13, 2017

Bringing Intelligence to Energy: Today’s Smart Home

By: 
Joseph Carangelo

As a company on the leading edge of providing systems designed to produce and manage renewable energy, Baker Electric Home Energy has a strong interest in the using that energy intelligently. With the recent evolution of “Smart Home” devices and technologies, our customers are showing an increased level of interest and awareness and want a better understanding of what’s on the market today. Here’s what we’re telling them.

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