00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.300 Well, welcome Emily. So have you happy to 1 00:00:03.100 --> 00:00:06.900 have you here because I'm kind of a solar energy 2 00:00:06.200 --> 00:00:08.300 novice. 3 00:00:11.500 --> 00:00:15.000 Let's talk about the year. Number one Renova number one out here 4 00:00:14.900 --> 00:00:18.800 your alley are so proud of that but the financing 5 00:00:18.100 --> 00:00:21.300 and the money issue I think is something that people are 6 00:00:21.100 --> 00:00:24.400 very curious about so talk to me. If you want to get involved with 7 00:00:24.200 --> 00:00:27.600 solar. First of all, let's talk about what are what's gonna cost 8 00:00:27.500 --> 00:00:30.700 you lots of fair question. We actually have a 9 00:00:30.600 --> 00:00:33.800 couple different ways that people can invest in solar and a 10 00:00:33.600 --> 00:00:37.000 lot of people don't know that so of course, there's the traditional purchase option in 11 00:00:36.600 --> 00:00:39.900 which you pay up front the cost and you 12 00:00:39.700 --> 00:00:41.400 have access to the 30% 13 00:00:42.600 --> 00:00:46.000 federal income tax credit which affects your taxes the 14 00:00:45.700 --> 00:00:48.800 following year and it's at the federal level that is not at the state 15 00:00:48.700 --> 00:00:48.900 level. 16 00:00:49.900 --> 00:00:53.100 But you also have the option to lease your system and you 17 00:00:53.000 --> 00:00:56.800 can have fixed monthly payments for 25 years and 18 00:00:56.100 --> 00:00:59.500 there's also a loan option which works in the same ways 19 00:00:59.300 --> 00:01:02.500 as Muslims do what are the advantages where where am 20 00:01:02.400 --> 00:01:05.800 I going to save money and really are we looking towards the future is it's going 21 00:01:05.700 --> 00:01:06.500 to be inevitable. 22 00:01:07.200 --> 00:01:10.400 Well with the passing of the inflation reduction act 23 00:01:10.200 --> 00:01:13.500 that was a huge piece of legislation, but a significant portion is 24 00:01:13.200 --> 00:01:14.800 towards clean energy. 25 00:01:15.600 --> 00:01:19.100 So a lot of rebates are now going to be available for people to 26 00:01:18.700 --> 00:01:22.500 go electric. There's a huge incentive for 27 00:01:22.400 --> 00:01:25.600 electric vehicles. For example, that is going to affect solar because 28 00:01:25.500 --> 00:01:28.700 you need to charge your car at home. You now have your 29 00:01:28.500 --> 00:01:32.500 own gas station at home. Right? So you're going to need to produce more power. There's 30 00:01:31.500 --> 00:01:35.500 even rebates for things like induction cooktops 31 00:01:34.600 --> 00:01:38.300 changing out your HVAC going electric. 32 00:01:37.800 --> 00:01:41.300 So there's a lot of opportunity in 33 00:01:40.900 --> 00:01:44.500 that direction for clean energy and the federal government is really pushing the 34 00:01:44.300 --> 00:01:47.700 electrification of the grid. So for those 35 00:01:47.400 --> 00:01:51.000 who have not yet jumped into the water. What's your 36 00:01:50.700 --> 00:01:54.000 best pitch to say Go Solar take a look at your last round 37 00:01:53.700 --> 00:01:55.600 of SCE bills. I mean 38 00:01:56.900 --> 00:02:00.600 I don't know about you, but it's a uncomfortable to say 39 00:02:00.400 --> 00:02:03.700 the least and the savings happened. So quickly in the 40 00:02:03.400 --> 00:02:06.500 predictions are that because of the electrification of the 41 00:02:06.500 --> 00:02:09.600 grid, of course. This was a huge legislative shove. Not 42 00:02:09.500 --> 00:02:12.700 just a push to go electric. It's gonna 43 00:02:12.600 --> 00:02:15.800 increase demand and we're predicting that the electric rates are going to go up by 44 00:02:15.600 --> 00:02:18.700 two and a half times within 10 years. So solar might even 45 00:02:18.600 --> 00:02:22.000 pay for itself faster than the five to seven year payback period 46 00:02:21.800 --> 00:02:24.800 you guys really know what you're doing and we can 47 00:02:24.800 --> 00:02:28.300 feel comfortable knowing that we're not gonna get great service 48 00:02:27.900 --> 00:02:31.600 great solar but really be with the the number 49 00:02:31.200 --> 00:02:34.400 one team there. Are there a couple companies that 50 00:02:34.300 --> 00:02:38.200 will come in knock on doors and they you 51 00:02:37.500 --> 00:02:40.600 know, subcontract the installation and they're gone you never see 52 00:02:40.500 --> 00:02:44.300 them again, but we have a service division as well. So we're 53 00:02:43.800 --> 00:02:47.400 gonna take care of that system. We're gonna keep it clean. We're going to troubleshoot it 54 00:02:47.300 --> 00:02:51.100 if anything ever happens, it's called Renova plus. So that's really one 55 00:02:50.800 --> 00:02:54.200 of the big selling points with a local company as well is we're 56 00:02:53.900 --> 00:02:55.000 here. We're not gonna leave. 57 00:02:55.800 --> 00:02:59.300 Well, we'll see you in a few weeks because we're gonna talk about electric cars 58 00:02:58.800 --> 00:03:02.200 now because that's an important topic. Yes it is. Thanks 59 00:03:01.900 --> 00:03:03.400 so much for joining us. Thank you.

00:00:01.900 --> 00:00:05.960 People love it. Some people worship it. 1 00:00:06.510 --> 00:00:11.000 It's everywhere, every day and available to everyone. 2 00:00:11.270 --> 00:00:14.120 This is definitely one of the best investment we did in our house. 3 00:00:14.620 --> 00:00:16.480 It surpassed all of my expectations. 4 00:00:17.080 --> 00:00:20.720 I made a lot of financial sense for us. Why doesn't everybody do this? 5 00:00:23.020 --> 00:00:26.000 In case you had any doubt, solar power has arrived. 6 00:00:28.220 --> 00:00:29.160 And if you're a homeowner, 7 00:00:29.310 --> 00:00:33.160 your future is looking very bright because solar is more practical, 8 00:00:33.510 --> 00:00:36.240 more reliable, and more cost effective than ever. 9 00:00:36.530 --> 00:00:38.520 Solar is truly here, 10 00:00:39.300 --> 00:00:42.280 and with more of us using our homes for both work and family life, 11 00:00:42.500 --> 00:00:45.960 it makes even more sense to offset that increase in energy use. 12 00:00:47.180 --> 00:00:51.600 In a nutshell, here's how going solar can save you money during daylight hours. 13 00:00:51.710 --> 00:00:54.960 Your system produces electricity, which you use to power your home. 14 00:00:55.390 --> 00:00:58.200 Instead of buying electricity from your utility company, 15 00:00:59.100 --> 00:01:02.200 any excess electricity you produce flows back to the grid. 16 00:01:03.140 --> 00:01:05.240 And when the sun is not powering your home directly, 17 00:01:05.580 --> 00:01:09.200 the electricity you need comes from the grid just like it always did. 18 00:01:09.780 --> 00:01:13.600 But now its cost can be offset by the amount of excess electricity your system 19 00:01:13.800 --> 00:01:15.760 produced during the day. Simple. 20 00:01:16.820 --> 00:01:19.200 My experience with electricity, uh, 21 00:01:19.200 --> 00:01:22.880 the price has constantly gone up and up and up. And with the solar system, 22 00:01:23.120 --> 00:01:26.480 I generate my own power. I end up saving a lot of money. 23 00:01:26.730 --> 00:01:29.840 Let's save some money. Let's quit throwing it away to the power company. 24 00:01:30.430 --> 00:01:33.120 It's amazing that I could just generate my own power. 25 00:01:34.020 --> 00:01:37.640 I'm excited now to get the electric bill because I know it's not gonna be crazy 26 00:01:37.640 --> 00:01:38.473 expensive. 27 00:01:38.740 --> 00:01:42.280 It drastically reduced our, uh, electric bill. 28 00:01:42.560 --> 00:01:45.320 I think it was a negative $10, and I was like, wow, man, 29 00:01:45.320 --> 00:01:47.600 this is what's going on. This is, this is great. 30 00:01:48.100 --> 00:01:51.480 My average monthly bill was $120 a month, 31 00:01:51.820 --> 00:01:54.760 and now that I have sun power, it's negative five. 32 00:01:55.540 --> 00:01:59.960 I'm producing my own energy not using fossil fuels. It's great. Whether 33 00:01:59.960 --> 00:02:03.240 You wanna get solar for environmental reasons or financial reasons, 34 00:02:03.670 --> 00:02:04.503 it's a good decision. 35 00:02:05.260 --> 00:02:08.640 So maybe you're excited about the idea of going solar and you should be, 36 00:02:09.180 --> 00:02:13.000 but if you've been searching the internet receiving confusing offers and 37 00:02:13.000 --> 00:02:16.440 wondering how to get a consultation in a time of social distancing, 38 00:02:17.120 --> 00:02:21.280 choosing a solar company can seem daunting. But it doesn't have to be. 39 00:02:21.620 --> 00:02:23.720 You just have to know the right questions to ask. 40 00:02:24.020 --> 00:02:27.680 That's why I'm here to share those questions and the real answers. 41 00:02:27.980 --> 00:02:30.680 So you'll have the info you need to make a smart decision. 42 00:02:31.860 --> 00:02:35.240 One of the first questions people ask when they're considering going solar is, 43 00:02:35.500 --> 00:02:39.480 how much will it cost and when will my system pay me back? Well, 44 00:02:39.580 --> 00:02:43.360 it won't surprise you to hear that no two households or systems are exactly 45 00:02:43.490 --> 00:02:48.040 alike. Your cost and your savings depend on factors like where you live, 46 00:02:48.270 --> 00:02:50.480 your roof configuration and how much sunlight it gets, 47 00:02:50.860 --> 00:02:54.560 how much electricity you need, and how much you want your system to produce. 48 00:02:54.980 --> 00:02:59.440 What's important to consider is the long-term value and performance of your 49 00:02:59.440 --> 00:03:00.273 investment. 50 00:03:00.380 --> 00:03:04.480 We integrated this SunPower system into our home and then, you know, 51 00:03:04.720 --> 00:03:07.480 13 years on now, and we're not like done with it. 52 00:03:07.500 --> 00:03:09.960 We still have 15 or 20 years of savings to do. 53 00:03:10.470 --> 00:03:15.240 It's been paid off since 2012 and it's, um, it's a no-brainer. 54 00:03:15.600 --> 00:03:20.360 I was playing $220 a month. Now I pay about $22 a month. 55 00:03:20.700 --> 00:03:23.200 I'm saving money every single month from day one. 56 00:03:23.550 --> 00:03:25.000 Once we've paid off our system, 57 00:03:25.790 --> 00:03:30.120 it's gonna save us approximately $3,500 a year. 58 00:03:30.480 --> 00:03:33.160 I think the SunPower solar systems make complete sense, 59 00:03:33.160 --> 00:03:37.760 especially when you deal with the unknowns of power costs that are coming in the 60 00:03:37.760 --> 00:03:38.430 future. 61 00:03:38.430 --> 00:03:41.800 When they turned on the solar panels and activated everything, 62 00:03:42.340 --> 00:03:44.080 our bill went way down. 63 00:03:44.340 --> 00:03:47.680 Our electrical bills were running a little over $8,000 a year, 64 00:03:47.940 --> 00:03:50.520 and now we're paying about half of that, and in about eight years, 65 00:03:50.710 --> 00:03:53.680 that will be paid off, and so we won't even have that bill. 66 00:03:54.390 --> 00:03:58.600 Next question, what kind of companies should you be working with? See, 67 00:03:58.600 --> 00:03:59.230 the thing is, 68 00:03:59.230 --> 00:04:04.160 many solar companies are essentially brokers or finance companies who 69 00:04:04.180 --> 00:04:08.080 sub out the work and who put your system together from a variety of suppliers, 70 00:04:08.430 --> 00:04:12.880 kind of a Franken solar solution. Now, sun Power, on the other hand, 71 00:04:13.120 --> 00:04:17.760 supports the entire process from system design to manufacturing 72 00:04:18.060 --> 00:04:22.600 to installation through a SunPower certified and trained dealer and installer 73 00:04:22.600 --> 00:04:27.520 network. SunPower's been focused on solar for over 35 years, 74 00:04:27.900 --> 00:04:30.160 longer than any other dedicated solar company, 75 00:04:30.620 --> 00:04:33.760 and they received over a thousand patents for their innovations. 76 00:04:35.180 --> 00:04:37.960 Now let's get a little more technical. The next question is, 77 00:04:38.140 --> 00:04:40.040 what's the difference between solar panels? 78 00:04:40.540 --> 00:04:43.120 Aren't they all pretty much the same? In fact, 79 00:04:43.190 --> 00:04:47.640 there's a big difference in efficiency, in durability and in reliability. 80 00:04:48.210 --> 00:04:49.320 Let's start with efficiency. 81 00:04:49.980 --> 00:04:54.280 It just makes sense that you want the panels you choose to produce the greatest 82 00:04:54.280 --> 00:04:56.400 amount of power in the least amount of space, 83 00:04:56.920 --> 00:05:01.160 allowing you to offset more of your electric bill and save more money. Plus, 84 00:05:01.310 --> 00:05:05.200 this gives you more design options, even if you have limited roof area. 85 00:05:05.950 --> 00:05:10.840 Some power solar panels produce 55% more energy over 86 00:05:10.840 --> 00:05:15.080 25 years than our competitors panels produce in the same space. 87 00:05:15.620 --> 00:05:18.480 Our solar cells don't have any metal on the front. 88 00:05:18.900 --> 00:05:21.760 The metal to carry the electricity is actually on the back. 89 00:05:22.190 --> 00:05:26.080 That means that the front of the cell is unobstructed and can absorb more 90 00:05:26.360 --> 00:05:27.193 sunlight. 91 00:05:27.310 --> 00:05:29.120 Next question, durability. 92 00:05:29.740 --> 00:05:33.600 You should also find out how long your panels will perform at a high level and 93 00:05:33.600 --> 00:05:37.040 keep giving you a return on your investment. Don't overlook this one. 94 00:05:37.690 --> 00:05:41.640 Solar cells are installed on rooftops and they're exposed to a lot of 95 00:05:41.680 --> 00:05:45.520 inhospitable conditions. Hot and cold temperature cycles swing over a roof, 96 00:05:46.060 --> 00:05:49.960 and as that happens, solar cells tend to expand and contract, right? 97 00:05:50.360 --> 00:05:54.120 A conventional solar cell will have front contacts for electricity to conduct, 98 00:05:54.370 --> 00:05:58.920 which are highly susceptible to breakage due to expansion and contraction. 99 00:06:00.180 --> 00:06:03.760 Now, watch what happens as I slightly bend this conventional solar cell. 100 00:06:07.580 --> 00:06:12.160 What's fundamentally different about the Maxon cell technology is that there are 101 00:06:12.160 --> 00:06:13.680 no contacts on the front of the cell. 102 00:06:14.170 --> 00:06:17.400 Let's do the same bend test as we did with the conventional. 103 00:06:20.940 --> 00:06:24.960 The Maxon cells stays intact also because of the copper plate, 104 00:06:25.260 --> 00:06:29.560 the Maxon cells stays cooler and has a much lower degradation rate. 105 00:06:29.860 --> 00:06:34.680 So as opposed to a 25 year useful life, the SunPower cells last 40 years. 106 00:06:35.340 --> 00:06:39.400 So not only yielding more power over a same measured 25 year period, 107 00:06:39.820 --> 00:06:44.080 but for much longer. So what would you rather have this on your roof 108 00:06:46.460 --> 00:06:47.293 Or that 109 00:06:48.310 --> 00:06:50.800 When all the components of your system are made to work together, 110 00:06:50.980 --> 00:06:52.920 it means you get a better warranty? 111 00:06:53.650 --> 00:06:56.560 SunPower's warranty is the most comprehensive in the industry. 112 00:06:57.070 --> 00:07:01.160 They stand behind all the solar components on your roof, not just the panels. 113 00:07:01.540 --> 00:07:06.040 And that includes a product and power warranty plus all parts labor and 114 00:07:06.200 --> 00:07:10.760 shipping. One company, one call, no hassles, no surprises. 115 00:07:11.660 --> 00:07:14.440 The SunPower warranty is actually one of the biggest selling points for our 116 00:07:14.640 --> 00:07:15.473 customers. 117 00:07:15.550 --> 00:07:19.760 They only have to worry about one manufacturer and they have one person to go to 118 00:07:20.020 --> 00:07:23.440 if something ever breaks, right? A single integrated warranty. It's just, 119 00:07:23.460 --> 00:07:25.840 that's not something that anybody else can, can offer. 120 00:07:25.900 --> 00:07:28.800 And so it makes it easy for us to, to sell SunPower. 121 00:07:29.420 --> 00:07:33.520 We haven't had any problems, but if we have a a concern, who am I gonna call? 122 00:07:33.540 --> 00:07:35.160 Am I gonna call the guy that installed it? 123 00:07:35.160 --> 00:07:36.600 Am I gonna call the guy that made the panel? 124 00:07:36.620 --> 00:07:40.320 Am I gonna call the guy that monitors it? Well, I just call Sun Power. You're 125 00:07:40.320 --> 00:07:42.840 Not left high and dry trying to find somebody on your own. 126 00:07:43.100 --> 00:07:47.600 Or it's not like different products coming from different places. You know, 127 00:07:47.880 --> 00:07:50.880 that's being pieced together. It's all Sun power product. 128 00:07:51.340 --> 00:07:53.640 The quality of the system's guaranteed for 25 years. 129 00:07:53.740 --> 00:07:57.720 The performance of the system is guaranteed for 25 years and anytime anything 130 00:07:57.720 --> 00:08:00.480 needs replaced or repair 25 years there, 131 00:08:00.480 --> 00:08:04.520 there to support you to have your system performing at its peak performance. 132 00:08:04.670 --> 00:08:04.960 Well, 133 00:08:04.960 --> 00:08:07.960 We've had no trouble with them, so I haven't ever had to call, 134 00:08:08.420 --> 00:08:12.880 but it is nice to know that I still have 10, 12 years left on my warranty. 135 00:08:13.550 --> 00:08:17.240 Your SunPower dealer will help you take advantage of all the savings from tax 136 00:08:17.240 --> 00:08:19.520 credits and other incentives available to you, 137 00:08:20.220 --> 00:08:22.320 and they offer a variety of payment options, 138 00:08:22.320 --> 00:08:24.360 including zero down for qualified customers. 139 00:08:24.830 --> 00:08:29.520 They'll help you find what works best for you. And best of all, 140 00:08:29.780 --> 00:08:34.240 the consultation and buying process can be done completely online with their 141 00:08:34.240 --> 00:08:38.840 proprietary design and satellite imagery tools. Even on installation day, 142 00:08:38.970 --> 00:08:43.160 their installation contractors are trained in social distancing and take all 143 00:08:43.480 --> 00:08:44.680 necessary precautions. 144 00:08:45.070 --> 00:08:50.040 Everybody I've talked to who's gotten solar has said that they wish they 145 00:08:50.040 --> 00:08:54.040 would've done it sooner. And if you're gonna do it, you should do it this year. 146 00:08:54.560 --> 00:08:56.280 I have to say that, I mean, 147 00:08:56.380 --> 00:09:01.160 the federal tax credit just makes it financially it's money in your 148 00:09:01.160 --> 00:09:02.520 pocket. It's, it's a no-brainer. 149 00:09:02.520 --> 00:09:06.600 There's so many ways to, to be able to finance it, lease it, 150 00:09:06.920 --> 00:09:08.920 purchase it outright, whatever. There's, you know, 151 00:09:08.920 --> 00:09:12.120 there's a lot of great ways to be able to have this for your home or business. 152 00:09:13.460 --> 00:09:17.640 Now you're armed with some essential questions you need to ask in order to make 153 00:09:17.640 --> 00:09:20.640 an informed decision on going solar. Coming up, 154 00:09:20.950 --> 00:09:24.040 find out why major corporations have chosen sun power. 155 00:09:25.620 --> 00:09:30.520 Now you have the power to start saving money every month to take control over 156 00:09:30.520 --> 00:09:32.280 your rising electricity rates, 157 00:09:32.860 --> 00:09:36.560 to choose the source of your energy to invest in your future. 158 00:09:37.070 --> 00:09:39.600 With a SunPower Equinox solar system, 159 00:09:40.080 --> 00:09:44.400 SunPower offers the most efficient and durable panels on the market so you can 160 00:09:44.400 --> 00:09:48.520 create the most electricity in the least amount of space for the longest time. 161 00:09:48.870 --> 00:09:53.440 That means you can see a return on your investment every month because for most 162 00:09:53.440 --> 00:09:54.220 homeowners, 163 00:09:54.220 --> 00:09:57.920 the monthly cost of a SunPower system is less than you're paying now for 164 00:09:58.240 --> 00:09:59.480 electricity from your utility. 165 00:10:00.120 --> 00:10:04.760 SunPower offers the only complete home solar system with all components 166 00:10:05.080 --> 00:10:07.800 designed to work together, perfectly built to last decades, 167 00:10:08.300 --> 00:10:10.440 and all covered under a single warranty. 168 00:10:10.940 --> 00:10:15.000 And SunPower's been in the industry longer than any other solar company with 169 00:10:15.000 --> 00:10:19.560 more than 35 years of innovation and expertise, superior technology, 170 00:10:19.940 --> 00:10:21.920 and a singular focus on solar. 171 00:10:22.700 --> 00:10:27.040 No wonder we're leading the way in home solar solutions and we're number one in 172 00:10:27.320 --> 00:10:29.320 commercial solar powering schools, 173 00:10:30.080 --> 00:10:33.840 business and community centers and saving them money at the same time. 174 00:10:34.420 --> 00:10:37.960 If you're excited about going solar, now is the time to start, 175 00:10:38.070 --> 00:10:39.600 because for most homeowners, 176 00:10:39.660 --> 00:10:43.240 the monthly cost of your SunPower system is less than you're paying now for 177 00:10:43.560 --> 00:10:44.720 electricity from your utility. 178 00:10:45.110 --> 00:10:50.040 Call or go to SunPower now.com today to arrange a free assessment with a 179 00:10:50.040 --> 00:10:53.800 SunPower energy consultant even before this time of social distancing. 180 00:10:54.050 --> 00:10:58.840 We've been pioneering live in-depth consultations online with no need to meet 181 00:10:58.840 --> 00:10:59.673 face-to-face. 182 00:10:59.690 --> 00:11:03.480 We'll answer your questions and together using our innovative design and 183 00:11:03.720 --> 00:11:07.280 satellite imagery tools, we can customize your system on the spot. 184 00:11:07.570 --> 00:11:11.000 We'll explore all the federal and local incentives available to you, 185 00:11:11.290 --> 00:11:13.880 guide you through your loan, lease and purchase options, 186 00:11:13.980 --> 00:11:15.680 and show you how much you could save. 187 00:11:16.140 --> 00:11:19.960 If you're interested in backup battery storage or commercial solar for your 188 00:11:20.160 --> 00:11:22.000 business, be sure to ask about that too. 189 00:11:22.620 --> 00:11:25.760 And when you do decide to have a SunPower system installed, 190 00:11:25.980 --> 00:11:28.200 safety is always our first priority. 191 00:11:28.940 --> 00:11:33.400 So avoid the rising cost of doing nothing and take action to reduce your 192 00:11:33.680 --> 00:11:37.840 electric bill. So call or go to SunPower now.com. Today, 193 00:11:39.790 --> 00:11:41.200 When you're choosing a solar company, 194 00:11:41.430 --> 00:11:43.880 it's important to know their reputation in the industry, 195 00:11:44.290 --> 00:11:46.680 where they came from and where they're going. 196 00:11:47.340 --> 00:11:49.640 Sun Power's been around for 35 years, 197 00:11:50.300 --> 00:11:52.680 way longer than most of the other companies in our business. 198 00:11:53.250 --> 00:11:57.120 SunPower's been working with really top commercial customers all over the 199 00:11:57.120 --> 00:11:58.400 country. In fact, all over the world. 200 00:11:58.710 --> 00:12:02.600 Anytime anyone needs a really high efficiency solar cell, 201 00:12:02.950 --> 00:12:04.360 then we tend to get the call. 202 00:12:05.170 --> 00:12:08.800 Eight out of the top 10 corporations have chosen SunPower systems. 203 00:12:09.620 --> 00:12:13.320 Now these are some of the most sophisticated buyers of solar energy in the 204 00:12:13.320 --> 00:12:16.040 world. So you know, they put SunPower to the test. 205 00:12:17.220 --> 00:12:20.280 It makes sense for businesses and it makes sense for homeowners too. 206 00:12:20.750 --> 00:12:21.040 When 207 00:12:21.040 --> 00:12:25.080 You do your research and you actually learn about the long list of five Fortune 208 00:12:25.150 --> 00:12:29.800 500 companies who use SunPower for their solar systems, 209 00:12:30.500 --> 00:12:35.440 it really kind of solidifies the idea that they are reliable 210 00:12:35.940 --> 00:12:36.773 and dependable. 211 00:12:37.060 --> 00:12:40.720 Sun power system is easily the gold standard in solar systems. 212 00:12:41.360 --> 00:12:44.680 I looked at the company and I looked at their product and I looked at what they 213 00:12:44.680 --> 00:12:49.640 were doing in the community and they were far above and beyond their 214 00:12:49.640 --> 00:12:52.240 competition. That's why we went with 'em. 215 00:12:53.340 --> 00:12:56.680 If you're thinking about joining the hundreds of thousands of homeowners who 216 00:12:56.680 --> 00:12:58.080 have gone solar with SunPower, 217 00:12:58.630 --> 00:13:01.160 it's smart to learn how well your panels are gonna perform. 218 00:13:01.670 --> 00:13:01.960 Well. 219 00:13:01.960 --> 00:13:06.280 An important thing to consider when putting solar on your roof is how efficient 220 00:13:06.390 --> 00:13:09.640 that solar system is gonna convert sunlight to electricity. 221 00:13:10.120 --> 00:13:14.760 A SunPower system will produce 55% more energy over a 222 00:13:14.760 --> 00:13:19.360 25 year period using the same amount of roof space as a conventional solar 223 00:13:19.420 --> 00:13:24.400 system. So that alone is more energy, more savings for a customer. 224 00:13:24.750 --> 00:13:29.640 Another great benefit to SunPower's Equinox system is the 225 00:13:29.640 --> 00:13:32.240 integrated microinverter technology we use. 226 00:13:32.470 --> 00:13:34.880 Because they're integrated into the solar panels, 227 00:13:35.230 --> 00:13:40.120 they convert electricity independently of each panel as opposed to 228 00:13:40.400 --> 00:13:41.920 a conventional system. 229 00:13:42.100 --> 00:13:46.680 If shade affects one solar panel and it's connected to one centralized inverter, 230 00:13:46.870 --> 00:13:50.800 that will affect power for the entire system downstream. And with sun power, 231 00:13:50.940 --> 00:13:53.360 if shade or debris falls on one solar panel, 232 00:13:53.580 --> 00:13:58.080 it will only affect that one panel that's gonna produce more energy and save you 233 00:13:58.080 --> 00:13:58.913 more money. 234 00:13:59.430 --> 00:14:01.080 What if you don't plan to be in your home forever? 235 00:14:01.350 --> 00:14:03.480 Will you still see a return on your investment? 236 00:14:04.320 --> 00:14:08.160 A Zillow report shows that having a solar system may increase your home's resale 237 00:14:08.160 --> 00:14:12.440 value by over 4% and may even help you sell your home faster. 238 00:14:13.190 --> 00:14:13.480 Plus, 239 00:14:13.480 --> 00:14:16.920 it's easy to transfer your system and comprehensive warranty to the new owner. 240 00:14:17.740 --> 00:14:19.760 And of course, every month you do live in your home, 241 00:14:20.190 --> 00:14:24.520 your sum power Equinox system helps pay for itself with lower electric bills 242 00:14:25.460 --> 00:14:29.720 In terms of resale value. When they come to look at the house, you can say, 243 00:14:29.720 --> 00:14:30.800 well, you're gonna have your house payment, 244 00:14:31.180 --> 00:14:32.840 but you're not gonna have an electrical payment. 245 00:14:33.260 --> 00:14:36.280 To me, the SunPower system, it was an investment in our future, 246 00:14:36.330 --> 00:14:39.960 being able to fix our energy costs. By the time the system's paid off, 247 00:14:40.150 --> 00:14:44.040 there's no costs, uh, for your electricity. So at that point, 248 00:14:44.450 --> 00:14:45.283 we're home free. 249 00:14:45.540 --> 00:14:50.480 Our monthly payments for solar panels are less than what we would be 250 00:14:50.480 --> 00:14:52.360 paying for utilities every 251 00:14:52.360 --> 00:14:53.193 Month. That's true. 252 00:14:54.100 --> 00:14:57.200 So once you have a SunPower Equinox system installed, 253 00:14:57.540 --> 00:14:59.680 how easy is it to use day after day? 254 00:15:00.540 --> 00:15:04.480 You don't have to do anything differently when you have SunPower. It just works. 255 00:15:04.790 --> 00:15:07.560 There's no moving parts, no regular maintenance required. 256 00:15:07.700 --> 00:15:10.800 You don't even have to think about it. Then again, 257 00:15:11.260 --> 00:15:12.600 if you do wanna think about it, 258 00:15:12.900 --> 00:15:16.480 you can track your savings and energy yield through the SunPower monitoring app, 259 00:15:16.690 --> 00:15:20.480 which is fully integrated into your system and accessible right from your 260 00:15:20.480 --> 00:15:21.313 smartphone. 261 00:15:21.660 --> 00:15:23.800 The system is so easily installed. 262 00:15:24.400 --> 00:15:26.320 I have it done anything since it's been installed. 263 00:15:26.320 --> 00:15:28.480 The only thing I do since I get on my phone, 264 00:15:28.760 --> 00:15:31.680 I check my app and I check and I look at it and I say, 265 00:15:31.700 --> 00:15:34.560 how much money did I save today? It's unbelievable. 266 00:15:34.860 --> 00:15:39.440 It shows me the consumption, it shows me how much is being output. 267 00:15:39.580 --> 00:15:42.600 Oh yeah, the SunPower app. It's, it's my favorite. And, uh, 268 00:15:42.790 --> 00:15:47.560 there's actually a couple of other SunPower customers on my street and 269 00:15:47.860 --> 00:15:52.600 we swap pictures pretty frequently of who's 270 00:15:52.600 --> 00:15:53.720 producing the most power. 271 00:15:54.420 --> 00:15:59.200 Having solar on your roof makes the long Texas summers. Oh, enjoyable. 272 00:16:00.380 --> 00:16:03.960 You want to turn your thermostat down a degree or two and you just don't feel 273 00:16:03.960 --> 00:16:05.240 bad about it anymore. That's 274 00:16:05.240 --> 00:16:08.560 Right. It definitely puts a smile on your face knowing that, you know, 275 00:16:08.580 --> 00:16:09.440 you can kinda like, 276 00:16:09.790 --> 00:16:12.960 feel your back pocket kind of hang a little bit because you know your money is 277 00:16:12.960 --> 00:16:14.440 still there versus not coming up. 278 00:16:16.660 --> 00:16:18.000 All right, let's get down to business. 279 00:16:18.460 --> 00:16:22.040 How do you decide if a sun power solar system is right for your particular 280 00:16:22.040 --> 00:16:22.873 situation? 281 00:16:23.150 --> 00:16:26.320 Exactly What happens when you call or go online to take the next step? 282 00:16:26.900 --> 00:16:28.840 Here's an expert to answer that question. 283 00:16:29.620 --> 00:16:33.360 As a company that's been committed to innovation for over the last 30 years, 284 00:16:33.890 --> 00:16:38.400 we've really mastered the art of, uh, presenting our solutions online. 285 00:16:38.650 --> 00:16:39.000 First, 286 00:16:39.000 --> 00:16:42.560 we're gonna take a look at your electricity bill and find out how much you're 287 00:16:42.560 --> 00:16:43.720 spending, how much you're using, 288 00:16:43.980 --> 00:16:46.920 and what's most important to you about considering solar for your home. 289 00:16:47.470 --> 00:16:49.080 Once we've, uh, captured all that, 290 00:16:49.210 --> 00:16:53.040 we're gonna get to take a look at your roof from remote satellite imagery. 291 00:16:53.510 --> 00:16:58.080 Then we're gonna use our unique software to design a system together that meets 292 00:16:58.080 --> 00:17:02.720 your electricity needs of today and tomorrow we can review aesthetics, uh, 293 00:17:02.890 --> 00:17:03.880 right there up front, 294 00:17:03.990 --> 00:17:08.920 showing a a 3D model of your home and then modeling that with solar panels on 295 00:17:08.920 --> 00:17:10.520 it. And that's my favorite part, 296 00:17:10.580 --> 00:17:14.080 is getting the homeowners involved in their own design and their own solution. 297 00:17:15.220 --> 00:17:18.880 Now you're gonna want to know if your solar system provider will be around as 298 00:17:18.880 --> 00:17:19.800 long as your system. 299 00:17:20.300 --> 00:17:24.440 The SunPower Equinox system is built to last and so is SunPower. 300 00:17:24.910 --> 00:17:29.440 They're the only US based solar company that's been around longer than their 25 301 00:17:29.440 --> 00:17:30.273 year warranty. 302 00:17:30.490 --> 00:17:34.240 Their goal is to change the way our world is powered in your home. 303 00:17:34.620 --> 00:17:38.800 To be part of that change. Coming up more about what that future looks like 304 00:17:41.020 --> 00:17:45.800 Now you have the power to start saving money every month to take control 305 00:17:45.830 --> 00:17:47.680 over your rising electricity rates, 306 00:17:48.260 --> 00:17:52.000 to choose the source of your energy to invest in your future. 307 00:17:52.510 --> 00:17:55.040 With a SunPower Equinox solar system, 308 00:17:55.520 --> 00:17:59.800 SunPower offers the most efficient and durable panels on the market so you can 309 00:17:59.800 --> 00:18:03.960 create the most electricity in the least amount of space for the longest time. 310 00:18:04.350 --> 00:18:07.840 That means you can see a return on your investment every month. 311 00:18:08.260 --> 00:18:11.760 If you're excited about going solar, now is the time to start, 312 00:18:11.790 --> 00:18:13.360 because for most homeowners, 313 00:18:13.380 --> 00:18:17.040 the monthly cost of your SunPower system is less than you're paying now for 314 00:18:17.400 --> 00:18:18.640 electricity from your utility. 315 00:18:19.070 --> 00:18:23.640 Call or go to SunPower now.com today to arrange a free assessment with a 316 00:18:23.640 --> 00:18:27.520 SunPower energy consultant even before this time of social distancing. 317 00:18:27.810 --> 00:18:32.560 We've been pioneering live in-depth consultations online with no need to meet 318 00:18:32.560 --> 00:18:33.393 face-to-face. 319 00:18:33.490 --> 00:18:37.440 We'll answer your questions and together using our innovative design and 320 00:18:37.640 --> 00:18:40.920 satellite imagery tools, we can customize your system on the spot. 321 00:18:41.210 --> 00:18:44.440 We'll explore all the federal and local incentives available to you, 322 00:18:45.010 --> 00:18:47.600 guide you through your loan, lease and purchase options, 323 00:18:47.740 --> 00:18:49.400 and show you how much you could save. 324 00:18:49.860 --> 00:18:53.800 If you're interested in backup battery storage or commercial solar for your 325 00:18:53.960 --> 00:18:55.960 business, be sure to ask about that too. 326 00:18:56.580 --> 00:18:59.400 And when you do decide to have a sun power system installed, 327 00:18:59.620 --> 00:19:01.760 safety is always our first priority. 328 00:19:02.460 --> 00:19:07.120 So avoid the rising cost of doing nothing and take action to reduce your 329 00:19:07.400 --> 00:19:11.320 electric bill. Call or go to SunPower now.com. Today 330 00:19:13.180 --> 00:19:16.450 We've talked about what to look for in the solar panel and the cells within 331 00:19:16.450 --> 00:19:19.410 them, but what about the other components on your roof? 332 00:19:19.740 --> 00:19:24.010 Where does the mounting hardware come from or the electronic components You need 333 00:19:24.010 --> 00:19:27.610 to convert the sun's energy into electrical current for use in your home. 334 00:19:28.470 --> 00:19:32.090 And who's behind the hardware and software that monitor your system? 335 00:19:32.990 --> 00:19:34.090 Be sure to find out. 336 00:19:34.930 --> 00:19:39.850 I spent about six months looking at manufacturers and solar components 337 00:19:39.910 --> 00:19:40.890 and installers. 338 00:19:41.310 --> 00:19:46.050 It was probably a good month that we spent looking up with panels, 339 00:19:46.050 --> 00:19:48.610 looking up the different components, the warranties, 340 00:19:48.790 --> 00:19:53.770 the installers before really seeing SunPower come to the top on all 341 00:19:53.770 --> 00:19:54.230 of those. 342 00:19:54.230 --> 00:19:56.730 For me, it has to be something that is all done by one company. 343 00:19:57.310 --> 00:19:59.330 So in all my research, so when I'm looking, 344 00:19:59.530 --> 00:20:02.810 I look at these different manufacturers and I come to find out that you, 345 00:20:03.110 --> 00:20:07.290 you know what really I'm, I'm going back to one company all the time. SunPower, 346 00:20:07.660 --> 00:20:10.770 which does everything. So they have all the components. 347 00:20:11.470 --> 00:20:16.330 The SunPower Equinox system is designed to have a sleek low profile with 60% 348 00:20:16.340 --> 00:20:18.810 fewer visible parts than conventional solar. 349 00:20:19.550 --> 00:20:22.450 So if you have a question about how their solar system will look on your roof, 350 00:20:22.990 --> 00:20:23.823 here's your answer. 351 00:20:24.850 --> 00:20:29.410 I went around our neighborhood and took photos of other people who had solar 352 00:20:30.030 --> 00:20:34.490 and the con the conduit was run over top around the spouting. 353 00:20:34.510 --> 00:20:35.930 And you could see this. I mean, 354 00:20:36.190 --> 00:20:39.010 it was so evident and I was worried and I said to him, 355 00:20:39.040 --> 00:20:42.490 this is this how this is gonna look on our house because I don't like that. 356 00:20:42.680 --> 00:20:44.370 Curb appeal was very important to us. 357 00:20:44.800 --> 00:20:47.270 It's the first thing you're gonna see when you arrive at our home. 358 00:20:47.560 --> 00:20:50.080 I think our solar panels are beautiful. They're, 359 00:20:50.510 --> 00:20:52.520 they're very sleek and sophisticated looking. 360 00:20:53.000 --> 00:20:57.800 I just personally wanted something that was going to, uh, compliment the house. 361 00:20:58.380 --> 00:21:01.920 It just, it blends in beautifully. I mean, it, it looks great. 362 00:21:02.260 --> 00:21:05.920 The aesthetics of our system, it actually looks kind of cool on our roof, 363 00:21:05.920 --> 00:21:06.800 to be honest with you. 364 00:21:07.060 --> 00:21:09.360 The first time when our kids came home and saw it, it was, 365 00:21:09.470 --> 00:21:13.720 they were very excited. They were like, wow, look at this. How cool is this? 366 00:21:13.720 --> 00:21:15.880 So they thought it's a, it just makes our house cooler. 367 00:21:16.190 --> 00:21:19.840 There's one point when we drove up right after they saw that we thought it even 368 00:21:19.840 --> 00:21:22.120 looks better with the panels on. 369 00:21:23.750 --> 00:21:26.400 Another common question, people ask about going solar, 370 00:21:27.060 --> 00:21:29.960 how reliable will my system be? In other words, 371 00:21:30.420 --> 00:21:33.160 how long will my system continue to be a good investment? 372 00:21:33.980 --> 00:21:35.760 All solar panels degrade over time, 373 00:21:36.460 --> 00:21:40.200 but while conventional panels typically pertain an average of 81% of their 374 00:21:40.440 --> 00:21:41.840 original power over 25 years, 375 00:21:42.380 --> 00:21:46.600 sun power panels retain 92% power over the same time period. 376 00:21:47.070 --> 00:21:51.200 It's basically the materials that make up our cells and the way that those cells 377 00:21:51.260 --> 00:21:55.360 are assembled into complete solar panels that make them resistant to the 378 00:21:55.360 --> 00:21:59.480 stresses of being on a roof, not just for a month or a year, 379 00:21:59.820 --> 00:22:00.960 but for 40 years. 380 00:22:01.900 --> 00:22:04.120 And next, what's your solar company's reputation? 381 00:22:04.260 --> 00:22:07.880 What's it like to work with them and do they have the tools to provide a fully 382 00:22:07.910 --> 00:22:11.880 contact free experience? These are really important questions. 383 00:22:12.500 --> 00:22:16.000 The fact that SunPower's been around for quite a long period of time, 384 00:22:16.300 --> 00:22:18.600 30 plus years, was very impressive. 385 00:22:18.820 --> 00:22:21.480 The longevity of the company tells me a lot. 386 00:22:21.740 --> 00:22:26.040 It tells me that they've had a product that has worked that's been successful 387 00:22:26.500 --> 00:22:30.000 and people have relied upon it. And that's what keeps 'em in business. 388 00:22:30.420 --> 00:22:34.640 My experience of the overall process, the purchasing, 389 00:22:34.700 --> 00:22:37.480 the designing, the engineering, um, 390 00:22:37.500 --> 00:22:40.440 and the install was extremely smooth 391 00:22:40.600 --> 00:22:44.120 Installation. You think it would be complicated and I'm sure it is. 392 00:22:44.120 --> 00:22:47.960 They made it look easy. They were here and gone in one day. The 393 00:22:47.960 --> 00:22:52.640 Very first contact to the very end of the process is seamless 394 00:22:53.220 --> 00:22:54.000 on point. 395 00:22:54.000 --> 00:22:55.560 I thought the process was gonna be hard, 396 00:22:55.700 --> 00:22:58.320 but Sun Power was able to take care of everything for me. 397 00:22:58.700 --> 00:23:02.040 The install itself, I mean it was a hundred percent spot on, 398 00:23:02.170 --> 00:23:03.280 could not have been better. 399 00:23:03.280 --> 00:23:08.280 There was never one time where we felt like we were not totally in 400 00:23:08.280 --> 00:23:12.880 the proper hands, not one time. SunPower all the way along had that, uh, 401 00:23:12.900 --> 00:23:14.360 dialed in just perfectly. 402 00:23:15.030 --> 00:23:16.560 When you're checking out warranties, 403 00:23:16.890 --> 00:23:20.440 check to make sure that your panels are not only warranted against defects, 404 00:23:20.820 --> 00:23:24.080 but also warranted to produce a high level of electricity over time. 405 00:23:24.940 --> 00:23:28.160 And what about the other components of your system? What about parts, 406 00:23:28.490 --> 00:23:30.680 labor and shipping? Are all those covered too? 407 00:23:31.390 --> 00:23:35.120 Knowing the answers to those questions may save you a lot of headaches down the 408 00:23:35.120 --> 00:23:35.550 road. 409 00:23:35.550 --> 00:23:37.720 Traditionally, solar warranties, 410 00:23:37.860 --> 00:23:42.000 you don't really know who covers what because there's multiple components 411 00:23:42.000 --> 00:23:45.080 installed on your roof, made by multiple manufacturers. 412 00:23:45.390 --> 00:23:47.480 With all these different pass through warranties, 413 00:23:47.670 --> 00:23:51.880 it's hard to know who's who you're gonna call and who's gonna be responsible if 414 00:23:51.880 --> 00:23:56.440 there's a problem up there. The SunPower warranty is just simple and different. 415 00:23:56.780 --> 00:24:00.600 It is one integrated system by one company under one warranty, 416 00:24:00.940 --> 00:24:04.760 and that covers our customers for power, product and service. 417 00:24:05.180 --> 00:24:07.200 And you only have one company to call for that. 418 00:24:07.930 --> 00:24:12.400 Purchasing the SunPower system is absolute best investment I've ever made. 419 00:24:12.590 --> 00:24:16.640 What really sold me was the affordability as well as the quality 420 00:24:16.790 --> 00:24:21.040 With the tax incentives where they are today. Why not do it now? When 421 00:24:21.040 --> 00:24:25.160 You're looking at it today compared to what it was 10 years ago? It's time. 422 00:24:25.940 --> 00:24:29.320 We hope this program has helped make it easy for you to find the right provider 423 00:24:29.910 --> 00:24:33.120 when you ask for reliability, efficiency, and performance. 424 00:24:33.430 --> 00:24:37.800 With the most comprehensive warranty from a company with over 35 years of 425 00:24:37.800 --> 00:24:41.280 experience, the one that makes solar simple for everyone, 426 00:24:41.820 --> 00:24:44.120 you get one answer SunPower.

0 00:00:00.320 --> 00:00:01.860 What's my favorite thing about solar, 1 00:00:02.010 --> 00:00:05.740 besides the fact that it can save you lots of money and helps the planet, 2 00:00:06.090 --> 00:00:10.500 it's that it's available to everyone. With Reva's Leasing option from SunPower, 3 00:00:10.790 --> 00:00:12.980 we'll put your solar on for free, 4 00:00:13.160 --> 00:00:16.820 and then you'll just make monthly payments that are a lot less than your 5 00:00:17.260 --> 00:00:21.340 previous average Electric bills free to get started and money that stays in your 6 00:00:21.340 --> 00:00:23.820 pocket every month. At Renova. 7 00:00:23.850 --> 00:00:28.460 It's so satisfying to help families where the savings each month really do make 8 00:00:28.500 --> 00:00:28.900 a difference.

0 00:00:00.400 --> 00:00:01.570 When Renovo first started, 1 00:00:01.670 --> 00:00:05.570 it was tempting to knock on doors or to hire people to make phone calls, 2 00:00:06.030 --> 00:00:09.770 but it wasn't the way I wanted to build a long-term company. 3 00:00:10.690 --> 00:00:15.530 I wanted to educate people about solar and help them decide if it was a good 4 00:00:15.850 --> 00:00:19.570 decision for them. We built it from the ground up, 5 00:00:20.320 --> 00:00:25.010 growing a bit each year as more and more people discovered the benefits of going 6 00:00:25.060 --> 00:00:29.050 solar at Renova Energy, we are committed to the long haul.