Battery storage systems (Enphase) is a situation when your battery is not used for energy back-up, but for storing and consuming energy during high time of use (TOU) rates from your utility company. Save money on electricity! Time of Use is where utility companies charge more between certain times of the day. Solar customers are obligated to be on TOU rates. This means, that for 5 hours per day (3pm-8pm or 4pm-9pm in our area with PGE, Pacific Gas & Electric), you will be charged a higher rate. Solar Batteries have come a long way and are now here to assist you during these times. You can ..read more

Consider this: Utility companies are raising their prices each year. You can stop this inflation by producing your own clean power from the sun. The panels we offer are secured by industry leading 25-year performance guarantees. However, solar panels will continue producing power long after 25-years. The reality is that this investment can pay you dividends for a lifetime. To make solar more affordable, there is also financing and tax credits available: California Solar Tax Credit You can also take advantage of solar tax credits and if you act soon. Financing Solar Panels in California Here ..read more

NEM 3.0 means that your surplus energy from your solar power system will receive lower compensation rates from the electric company. The new NEM 3.0 tariff will significantly reduce net metering compensation rates for new California solar customers (by about 75 percent - the surplus energy credit rates go from an average of 24¢ down to 8¢/kWh on average) – however, new solar customers still have until April 13, 2023, to submit a completed interconnection application and lock in NEM 2.0 rates for 20 years. Don't delay... Contact Sbrega today to allow us time to plan and submit your application ..read more

"Tune into "Beyond Emissions" Episode 36, where Tom Sbrega of Sbrega Electric offers valuable advice to home and business owners interested in solar energy. Tom emphasizes the importance of asking installers pertinent questions and identifying red flags when receiving quotes from solar companies. He explores the role of energy storage in aiding homeowners and discusses various system variations tailored to specific needs." https://youtu.be/3ZV_0bt1ZNg?si=yqMUoK2fJCILST_n ..read more

Many of our solar customers are asking if NEM 2.0 will be grandfathered in. The answer is yes! Yes, NEM 2.0 will be grandfathered in for existing solar customers for 20 years. Note: New solar customers do NOT have to have solar installed by April 13th to Qualify for NEM 2.0, you only need to have your solar plans submitted by the April 13th deadline. With NEM3, the surplus energy credit rates go down from an average of 24¢ to 8¢/kWh starting April 15, 2023. Net Energy Metering (NEM) is a program that credits a solar customer’s bill for surplus energy. With the new Net Energy Metering 3.0 the ..read more

California has been at the forefront of solar energy production for a long time. That may be about to change for the first time in decades. First, here’s a quick historical recap on how solar works in California. Net Energy Metering (NEM) refers to a contract between solar customers and utility companies. The “net” (plus or minus) of your annual energy transaction will be accounted for at the end of each year. As a home or business owner with a solar system installed, you receive a “true-up” each year. This “true-up” will translate to a credit if you produced more energy than you used. It wil ..read more

Solar monitoring has come a long way in the recent years. We have a firm grasp on a multitude of solar inverter monitoring portals and can help you navigate your solar information. How to Monitor Solar Panel Output: Even if you have no solar panel monitoring to work with currently, there are products that can work with your solar panel system. We have a lot of experience with the latest solar monitoring companies and solar monitoring apps so we can help you decide on the best solar monitoring system for your needs. With Solar Monitoring, we will help you answer questions like: How much energ ..read more

With NEM3, the California surplus energy credit rates for solar customers goes down from an average of 24¢ to 8¢/kWh starting April 15, 2023. Californians must submit Solar Plans by April 13th, 2023 to get grandfathered into the best rates. With NEM3, on April 15th, surplus energy credit rates go from an average of 24¢ down to 8¢/kWh on average. Read more about NEM3 » New solar owners under NEM3 must have batteries to reap the full financial benefits of solar in California. Sbrega Electric specializes in the best energy storage solutions so we can help design a system that maximizes your fina ..read more

Battery storage systems (Enphase) are where your battery is not used for energy back-up, but for storing and consuming energy during high time of use (TOU) rates from your utility company. Many of our residential and commercial customers use battery storage to reduce their electric bill by shifting grid energy consumption from on-peak to off-peak hours. This helps alleviate the strain on our electricity grid, and it saves money. California Solar Battery Storage Installation Sbrega Electric offers solar battery storage design and installation that works perfectly with your solar panel system s ..read more

Sbrega Electric specializes in Off-Grid Solar Battery Backup for your home! Off-grid solar is where you have no connection to any utility, and your system simply provides you with energy during the day and you store enough to get you through the night, until the sun comes up! Off-Grid Solar Battery Backup Having a battery backup system on solar panel systems allows off-grid homes have constant power in almost any weather conditions. For peace of mind, a great home battery backup system should have a well-designed off-grid solar home solar battery system for your California home. Off-Grid Sol ..read more