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September 03, 2019

8 Great Reasons to Buy Home Solar in 2019

With 2019 past the halfway point, it’s important to realize - for anyone considering the decision to get solar - that time is running out to capitalize on the full 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) benefit. This federal program drops to 26% for home solar systems that are not installed, approved and interconnected with the utility grid before the final day of 2019.

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August 06, 2019

Baker Achieves Impressive Ranking on Solar Power World’s 2019 Top Solar Contractor’s List

Solar Power World’s 2019 Top Solar Contractors in the United States list recently came out, and Baker Electric Home Energy is inside the top 100 solar energy contractors once again against all companies in all categories - not just San Diego solar companies.

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Solar installer placing solar panel on top of roof in San Diego
June 04, 2019

Time of Use Billing with SDG&E

The clock is ticking. Get control of the San Diego Gas & Electric TOU energy rate plan transition.

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Sunlight Hits a Solar Panel Array
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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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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