TENCO SOLAR Blog

Explore our collection of informative and engaging blog articles about all things solar energy.

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California Assembly Bill 2143 – Prevailing Wage for Commercial Projects

AB2143, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, defines any solar project that accesses public funds or programs as a public works project.

TENCO SOLAR Team

August 21, 2023

Dissecting the difference between kilowatts and kilowatt-hours

What is the difference between Kilowatts and Kilowatt-Hours

You will often see the terms kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh). In this article, we will explain this basic terminology and how it is applied.

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How to Clean Solar Panels

To get the most out of your solar system, you need to keep your panels clean. Follow this guide to learn how.

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Net Billing 3.0 Will Bring Major Changes to Solar in California

Whether have or want to install solar panels, you need to know about the upcoming changes to Net Billing 3.0. Read more from TENCO SOLAR.

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How Will California’s Solar Panel Mandate Impact Homeowners?

The latest solar energy mandate takes effect in 2023. Learn how this will impact homeowners across California in this blog from TENCO SOLAR.

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Does Commercial Property Insurance Cover Solar Panel Installation or Replacement?

As businesses increasingly turn to solar energy, the question of insurance rises. Learn more in this blog from TENCO SOLAR.

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What Is a Solar Panel Load Controller?

Get the most out of your solar panels with a load controller! Learn more in this blog from TENCO SOLAR — California's leading solar panel company.

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Title 24

Learn more about the latest changes to Title 24 and how they can affect solar & new construction.

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Pre-Filing Registration for Elective Pay is Now Available

Pre-filing registration is now open! Learn more in this blog from TENCO SOLAR.

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ADU Solar Panel Requirements in Southern California

TENCO SOLAR helps California residents understand the new solar panel requirements for newly built ADUs under Title 24. Learn more here!

Customer Story

Quality Grinding

Learn how Quality Grinding used solar energy to lower their energy costs and reduce their demand charges.

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Financing Resources

Explore our resources on federal and state solar incentive programs.

Discover the benefits of working with a Solar EPC for your commercial solar project. Learn how TENCO SOLAR streamlines your solar project

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Why Should You Work with an EPC for Your Solar Project?

Working with a Solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company streamlines the entire solar project process by consolidating design, procurement, and installation under one contractor.

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A TENCO SOLAR rooftop solar installation at a medical office building

How to Read Your Commercial Utility Bill

Commercial utility bills can sometimes be difficult to decipher, so we’ve put together this information to make reading your monthly bill easier.

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Federal Incentive Program

Safe Harbor: How to Maximize Solar Savings in 2024

Safe Harbor is a provision in the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) which allows customers to preserve the tax credit of a given year by “beginning construction” on their solar project.

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Federal Incentive Program

Filing for the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Bonuses as a For-Profit Entity

In this guide we take you through the steps to file for the ITC bonus as a for profit entity.

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Federal Incentive Program

Filing for Elective Pay and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Bonuses as a Non-Profit Entity

To assist eligible non-profit customers with filing for ITC Bonuses, we have prepared the guide below.

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A TENCO SOLAR rooftop solar installation at a medical office building

State Incentive Program

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

The CPUC offers incentives to support existing, new, and emerging solar panels. Learn about this program and how TENCO SOLAR can help you!

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