There are important updates to the SGIP rebate program coming. The good news is SGIP AB 209 incentive budgets are open for submissions and will remain so. However, CPUC Decision 25-12-003 impacts the SGIP Rebate Program significatnly on December 31, 2025. SGIP ratepayer incentive budgets are closing for new ratepayer application submissions including applications being …
Smoggy Haze All in the Air!
Small gas powered landscaping equipment such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers create a lot of noise and pollution.
Are you an Energy Zombie?
HOA managers often have an onerous time when preparing new budgets as costs to run the HOA increase but the Board doesn’t want to raise assessments. Investigating whether the HOA has energy zombies or phantom loads is a clever way to reduce energy costs and maintain the bottom line on the budget. It is also a great thing to do before starting a solar system capital improvement project.
Greenbacks for Green Tech, Cash Back for San Diegans
San Diegans can get up to 100% incentives for Solar Power, Plug-In Vehicles, Energy Storage and Ultra-Efficient Appliances. (And more!)
Community Choice is Here!
Community Choice is coming to electric customers of San Diego County but what is Community Choice and what does it mean for you as a customer? Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a locally run not-for-profit organization that was enabled by the California Legislature in 2002 AB117. The first CCA in San Diego County began operation …
Learn to Love Solar HOA ARC Apps
You’ve received an architectural application for a rooftop solar installation so what do you do next?
California utility customers may now qualify for higher SGIP battery rebates!
Makello is able to help you prepare for electric service disruption with solar and battery storage. We start with a thorough energy usage analysis, sit down and talk to you about your energy usage and goals, design a custom system to meet your needs, complete and submit SGIP rebate apps for you. We strive to make it easier for you.
So Now the Board Expects You to Be a Solar Expert?
Your Board just had their monthly meeting and now they expect you to be a solar expert and electrical engineer. Just how many hats can a HOA manager wear? You only need to wear one hat when you have the right solar contractor in your contacts, Makello.
Equity, Electric Vehicle Sales and Public Charging Stations
What comes to mind when you think of the average electric vehicle owner? Where do they live and what is their economic status? These are excellent questions to ask when assessing where to build EV charging infrastructure, but are impressions correct and rooted in reality? Are community resources being distributed equitably or are misconceptions leaving …
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The Big Beautiful Bright Green Electric Bus
When people think of buses, many think of the stinky exhaust fumes. Fortunately, San Diego has an ambitious climate action plan that puts an emphasis on clean public transportation and MTS has been implementing changes in vehicle fuel types to improve the region’s air quality and lower costs. The latest step for MTS has been …
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Emission Control for Environmental Justice
Book a FREE 15 minute appointment to: 1) Find out how Makello can help you. 2) Discuss your energy needs. 3) Get a FREE Energy Savings Estimate. The California fires air quality issues in 2020 are severe in large areas for PM2.5 and hazardous chemicals with winds carrying the smoke plume coast to coast and …
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The True Cost of Utilizing Solar in San Diego
There are a lot of variables surrounding the use of a solar power system, and you may have wondered if solar is a better option for your home. While a lot of talk has circulated in regards to the supposed benefits and value of solar, as well as overall function, there is good news for …
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