With frequent fires and Santa Ana winds setting California ablaze we are in desperate need of emergency power supplies. The fires are coming dangerously close to our sources of electricity and threatening grid shut downs. 2 million Californians were left without power last week and this week that number could get even bigger. It is …
Bypass Hurdles with the HOA and Landlord
Homeowners or tenants in HOAs, apartment dwellers and condo owners are often discouraged from energy upgrades like solar panels, Plug-In Vehicle charging, LED lighting and energy storage. With a little research, anyone can take steps towards energy independence. California’s “Solar Rights Act” defends your right to produce power in California. The HOA may restrict, deny …
NCCCA’s EV Show Kicks Gas!
Thank you everyone, for attending North County Climate Change Alliance’s “What to Know About Plug-In Vehicles” presentation at Vista Library! It was an honor for me to have all of you as my audience and I hope you enjoy my presentation as well as the wonderful Plug-In Vehicles we brought. Book a FREE 15 minute appointment to: …
What to Know About Plug-In Vehicles
Our Changing Climate SeriesPresentation by Charlie Q Johnson Thursday, July 11th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMVista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista, CA 92084 Are you ready to save money on solar power, EV charging or Energy Storage? Get an instant quote from Makello!
350.org for a Green New Deal
Attendees packed the room for the San Diego 350.org chapter seeking volunteers ready to tackle climate change with direct action! You are welcome to become a part of the movement for a Green New Deal that aims to rebuild America and fulfill our nation’s promise, by creating jobs and restoring our moral compass, with integrity, …
Quality in Manufacturing
We use only the highest efficiency and highest quality LG 335w – 400w and Panasonic 325w-335w modules. The difference between the highest quality and the lowest quality modules is a few pennies per watt in system cost, but the difference in utility cost savings is much greater over time. Why would you want anything but the best? …
Dirty Little Secrets of the Solar Industry
The solar industry is in extreme competition with narrow margins. Companies cut corners in workmanship quality and balance of system, to match lowest bids, while salespeople oversize systems to maximize commissions. Whether you buy too much, or compromise the waterproofing to get to the lowest cost/watt, either way, you’re all wet. Makello has a better …
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How the Competition Cuts Corners
Below are 4 topics to teach you how unethical solar installers can cut-corners where the homeowner and the permit inspector won’t see it, in order to lower the bid price. Poor quality installation techniques can only save money in the short term. Eventually, the home repairs for potential water leak damage will outweigh any cost …
Buyer’s Rights for Energy Upgrades
How does a homeowner build superior quality workmanship into the solar panel bidding process, to protect the home from the risk of water leak, accidental injury, electrical shock and fire hazards? Makello documents the site survey and installation techniques with step by step photos and videos. Proof of quality workmanship is a “Buyer’s Right”. Are …
Quality Installation Lasts A Lifetime
Can you name any electrical appliance, other than solar panels, that can work uninterrupted, for 30 years or longer? Long term power production and cost savings is only part of the bigger picture. For example, how much do you save with solar if a poor quality installation causes a roof leak? Are you ready to save money …
How Makello Was Born
Recently, upon arrival at a customer’s home in Valley Center, I declared I knew of a solution to his $24,000/year electric bill, that costs less than $2,000, and wouldn’t require trenching, electric panel upgrades or a SDGE service upgrade. Judging by his reaction, I knew we had something big… There was no sales gimmicks involved. …
SMA America on Wipomo
Wipomo’s Mobile Energy Ecosystem (version 2) is featured at SMA America’s blog “Road Tested and Reliable”.
Wipomo Powers Trucks at Qualcomm Stadium
Wipomo’s Mobile Energy Ecosystem provided off-grid solar power to the Food Truck vendors at the Qualcomm Stadium Swap Meet, while the crowds of visitors enjoyed their meals without the noisy gas generator emissions. During the day, while the sun was shining, the sun provided power to the food truck vendors. After the sun went down, …
Solar Rights Act & Solar Shading Act
In my neighborhood, in Cardiff By-The-Sea, Californa, the community of single story homes are being replaced by larger 2 and 3 story mansions with imported high water use vegetation. If the character of the neighborhood is changing, what can you do about it? You can block a permit or remove a tree if the proposed …
Instant College Fund or Retirement Fund
By eliminating their energy bills, the average San Diego family can save enough money to put a child through college. We’re talking about roughly $250,000 over the lifetime of the system. Are you skeptical? Then challenge us to prove it!