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Solar incentives are changing, and homeowners need to know what's ahead. The federal solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which has made solar...

Utility companies are trying to rewrite California's rooftop solar story, arguing that solar owners unfairly raise costs for everyone else. These...

You’d think adding solar would be a personal decision. Your roof, your power, your call. But if you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners'...

Need a new roof? Your solar panels will need to come down first. This is a crucial step that many homeowners don't see coming. You might also need to...

For years, string inverters were the only option for residential solar systems. Then, as solar tech evolved, string inverters were largely replaced...

Wildfires are no longer rare events - they’re becoming a devastating part of life in California. In January 2025, the Palisades Fire alone resulted...

Power Your Home with Solar: Without Breaking the Bank

Wondering how much power your home really needs? Whether you're considering solar, upgrading appliances, or just trying to lower your electricity...

Are you frustrated by high utility bills? You're not alone. Rising energy costs are becoming a monthly source of stress for many California...

A California Business Owner's Introduction to Solar Tax Credits - California and Federal Solar Incentives Can Help Business Owners Save

California is...

As a California multifamily property owner, you have likely considered installing solar and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Maybe it’s because of the...

Solar panels offer homeowners a reliable way to save money, minimize their environmental impact, and boost their energy independence. Before...

If you are a homeowner in Sacramento, now is the perfect time to take control of your energy costs. With SMUD raising rates multiple times, three...

PG&E customers are facing their sixth rate increase in just 12 months, as California's utility giant continues to raise electricity costs. Here's...

A Comparison of the Franklin Battery vs Tesla Powerwall 3

Solar panels are an excellent way of using the sun’s rays to produce usable electricity,...

Choosing the Best Battery Backup for Your Home

Harnessing the sun’s power through solar panels is a great way to ensure your long-term energy...

Why Seniors May Consider Solar

With all the joys that life can bring, reaching the time to retire is certainly one of them. Many seniors experience...

Buying a Home with Solar Panels

Are you looking to buy a home with solar already installed? Or maybe you’ve already purchased your new home and have...

Introducing Tesla Powerwall 3

If you're interested in learning more about Tesla's latest battery backup system, Tesla Powerwall 3, keep reading for a...

What You Need to Know

The rules and policies around net energy metering (“NEM”) in California are constantly evolving as new guidelines...

Choosing the right solar contractor is a big decision that demands careful research. With so many options out there, it's understandable to feel...

Solar Cells and Inverters: An Overview

Considering solar? It's helpful to understand the components that make up the whole. One key part is the solar...

In recent years, the integration of renewable energy sources like solar power has gained considerable traction in various sectors, including real...

Expanding Your Solar System

Solar panels are a great way for homeowners to move into a more sustainable lifestyle, save money on energy bills, find...

As wildfire season approaches, experts warn that the recent rain has only put off the inevitable, so residents must stay prepared. The dual hazards...

The FranklinWH battery is at the forefront of home energy management – an innovative solution we’re excited to offer. Our team is dedicated to...

SCE's 2024 Rate Hike: What You Need to Know

California homeowners are no strangers to a high cost of living—and rising electrical rates are adding...

When it comes to owning a home, no one is excited to pay their bills. And you may have asked yourself a time or two, why is my electric bill so high?

What are home solar batteries?

Home solar batteries, also called “solar energy storage systems,” are devices that store excess energy generated by...

Solar batteries (also called “home batteries,” “energy storage systems,” “battery backup systems,” and simply “storage”) are becoming more and more...

There are more solar panels than ever on residential rooftops in California. These homeowners enjoy the benefits of clean, affordable energy...

Many California property owners, businesses, and builders elect to install solar panels and solar energy storage (batteries). This is for a variety...

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into U.S. federal law on Aug 16, 2022. As its name suggests, it was created to fight inflation by...

If there’s one that thing most of our government leaders can agree upon, it’s solar energy. Nowhere is that more apparent than in California, where...

Having a solar energy system installed is exciting and empowering. It contributes to a more sustainable future and results in substantial long-term...

You’ve probably heard the mattress advertisements saying you spend one-third of your life in bed, making a quality mattress worth the investment.

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Solar panels are a long-term investment. When homeowners consider investing in a solar energy system, they often focus on the...

We are thrilled to rank #9 among the best solar companies in the nation by Solar Power World! This achievement is thanks to our team’s hard work, as...

Solar energy systems remain the best way for homeowners to save money on their electricity bills while reducing their home’s carbon footprint. They...

Every week, Citadel’s team of roofing experts assess residential roofs to determine if they are in good enough condition for us to ethically install...

“Stabilizing energy costs” and “hedging against inflation” are terms usually associated with business operations and finance. But they apply to your...

Times have changed for solar in California in 2023. But putting solar panels atop your roof and turning your home into a mini-power plant that...

Thanks to Brad Heavner, policy director at the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA), for his input into this article.

Residential solar system size is typically given as the number of panels or, more often, the total wattage of all the panels in the system.

If you’re a California homeowner shocked by your recent PG&E electricity bills, you’re not alone.

Nowadays, many homeowners struggle to pay their...

The solar industry, clean energy advocates and environmental organizations are reeling from the California Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC)...

Ask three friends what types of people are installing solar on their homes, and you may get three different answers. That’s because the profile of...

Every time gas prices shoot up, more people ditch their gas-fueled cars and trucks and turn to electric vehicles (EV). Why? Because electricity is...

With the recent passage of the federal Inflation Reduction Act, which includes substantial incentives for homeowners to become more energy-efficient,...

Big news for people considering installing a solar energy system on their homes, for people who recently installed solar on their residential roof or...

How many solar panels do I need? How big should my solar energy system be?

Solar energy storage systems like the Tesla Powerwall are changing the energy equation for California homeowners, much like the introduction of...

The benefits of installing solar energy and energy storage at your home are clear: lower electric bills, increased independence from the utility, a...

The experts at Citadel Roofing & Solar have long been bullish about the potential of solar roofing products like shingles and tiles. But the reality...

Hot, sunny summers send some Californians to the surf and sand, but many more of us to the shade of our homes. As we all know too well, keeping our...

A major “proceeding” is underway in the halls and conference rooms of California government, which will decrease the financial benefits for...

More than one-hundred Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Amazon and Walmart are doing it. Individual homeowners are doing it. So why isn’t your small...

You know how at the Academy Awards and other major awards celebrations, female winners often thank those who came before and paved the way for their...

The social distancing requirements put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus sadly have closed many businesses throughout California,...

Solar energy systems don’t get a lot of attention from homeowners and business owners after they’re installed. That’s because they’re so low...

If you’re having a new roof installed on your California home or business, chances are it will be a “cool roof”—a roof designed to reflect more...

Many homeowners (and business owners) are fully prepared to install new roofs in conjunction with their solar projects, because they need to or want...

If you’re in the market for a product that will provide your home with electricity during power outages, you have two options—a generator or an...

Residential solar energy is going gangbusters in California, but still there are homeowners who believe the myths and misperceptions about the...

Wildfire season is coming, and parts of California are at a higher risk for more fires than usual, and an earlier start to the season than usual,...

People often talk about the many environmental benefits of solar energy for good reason: Solar is one of the easiest and most effective ways for...

With more homeowners installing solar energy systems and solar energy storage systems every day, it’s safe to assume that for most people, the cost...

Coronavirus Update: If your roof needs repair or replacement to protect your family and home, contact Citadel Roofing & Solar today. We are still...

Homebuilding contractors make a living by selling the American dream of home ownership. Government leaders in California have decided that the dream...

The U.S. government’s extension for filing federal income tax returns has brought a sigh of relief to American citizens and business owners feeling...

To our customers, business partners, vendors and friends,Our communities, the state of California and our entire country are in uncharted waters. In...

A trend is rippling across California, affecting buyers of newly constructed homes in roughly 20 cities and towns already. In the near future, this...

Builder & Developer magazine recently wrote that California’s mandate for all new homes to include solar energy represents “a first step into a brave...

The holidays are a time of giving, with many people donating their time and resources to end the year on the right foot. Anything that puts more...

If you own, operate or manage a home construction company in California, whether custom or production, your business is affected by a new mandate...

In Part IV of its excellent Countdown to 2020 series about California’s new solar mandate for home construction professionals, Solar Builder magazine...

Far too often, California homeowners experience property damage caused by the installation of their solar energy systems. We know, because here at ...

Homeowners and homebuilders choosing Citadel Roofing & Solar for their solar energy system installations can now easily add residential solar energy ...

More than 2,400 homes were built in Sacramento last year. That’s more than any California city north of Los Angeles, according to the California...

Alliance enables Citadel to offer Sunrun’s market-leading solar service solutions to California’s homebuilders

We probably don’t talk enough about the high quality of the Citadel team. But if you’re a homeowner, business owner, developer or homebuilding...

California’s new requirement that homes built after January 1, 2020 must have solar energy systems on their roofs is causing some confusion among...

Chances are, you’ve browsed consumer reviews on the Internet when shopping for a product or service: a hairdresser, a restaurant, or a home...

Part 2 of our checklist for choosing a solar provider focuses on deciding which proposal, and which solar installation company, is the best fit for...

When it comes to hiring the best solar provider to install solar panels on your home, the sheer number of choices out there can be overwhelming. But...

Our last post, How to Tell If Solar Energy is Right for You, provided guidance on how to decide if solar is a good fit for you personally. Today, we...

Some people want solar energy on their homes because their neighbors have it. Others (like some grandmothers we know) say, “Would you jump off a...

In keeping with our no-pressure, educational approach to selling and installing solar, we are pleased to introduce our new Citadel Roofing & Solar ...

PG&E Corporation, which owns Pacific Gas & Electric, filed for bankruptcy on January 29, 2019, as you’ve probably heard. Opinions on the impacts of...

It’s not often the U.S. government offers you a gift, but that’s exactly what they’ll do if you install a solar energy system on your property. The...