Your Energy Cost Savings in the New NEM 3.0 World

  • Posted on 28 April 2023
  • By Swell Energy & Sierra Club Angeles Chapter
So, you’ve heard all about the NEM 3.0 solar rate changes that took effect on April 14, 2023 for anyone installing solar after the deadline. But, now what? What’s next for solar homeowners who locked in under NEM 2.0 or for homeowners who didn’t get their solar applications in by the April 14 rate change date? 
 
The simple answer in two words: Energy Storage.
 

Don't get left in the dark - Secure your power and save today

  • Posted on 31 March 2023
  • By Swell Energy & Sierra Club Angeles Chapter
In mid March, a wind storm in Northern California damaged power lines and vital equipment leaving more than 160,000 bay area PG&E customers without power for several hours. More than two-thirds of these customers were estimated to be without power for up to two full days. While this issue was isolated to Northern California, the state in general is becoming increasingly more likely to experience outages due to strain on an aging infrastructure and unpredictable weather events. 
 

Swell Energy and Solar Rights Alliance present at Sierra Club Orange County Open House

  • Posted on 6 February 2023
  • By Angeles Chapter Updates
Thanks to Sierra Club members who attended the All-Orange County Open House on January 24th. Sierra Club Angeles, Swell Energy and the Solar Rights Alliance connected with local homeowners to discuss the importance of renewable energy, answer questions about the adoption of solar plus energy storage and inform attendees about the NEM 3.0 solar credit changes taking effect on April 13. 
 

Swell Energy Answers Your Solar FAQs

  • Posted on 5 December 2022
  • By Swell Energy & Sierra Club Angeles Chapter
Have a question? It might be a frequently asked question…see if you can find your answer here. Of course, Swell is always happy to take your call or email to address your questions too. You can also check out common myths about solar that we’ve addressed with facts in this month’s Southern Sierran.

Keeping the Lights On During Extreme Heat

  • Posted on 3 October 2022
  • By Swell Energy & Sierra Club Angeles Chapter
The long-lasting heat wave that settled over the U.S. West in early September set record high temperatures and created an energy emergency for Californians. According to the National Weather Service, Sacramento reached 116 degrees on Tuesday, September 6, surpassing a record set almost 100 years ago. San Jose, Death Valley, Stockton, and Fresno all broke heat records, not only for extreme temperatures but for how long they lasted.

Save the Planet & Spare the Desert

  • Posted on 26 April 2021
  • By Joan Taylor - Chair, California/Nevada Desert Energy Committee

What does turning off the lights when you leave the room, have to do with preserving wild spaces?  Everything.  Here’s why.