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Baker Home Energy workers install solar panels on the roof of a home in Poway. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Sandy Huffaker By Michelle Ma and Tope Alake | Bloomberg California helped create the US solar industry, subsidizing rooftop panels at a time when the federal fight against climate change had barely begun. Now, it’s leading a sharp sales slowdown that’s threatening widespread adoption. Installers are slashing jobs. Bankruptcies are mounting. And it’s not just mom & pops feeling the pinch. Solar equipment-maker Enphase Energy Inc., long considered a bellwether…

By Michelle Ma and Tope Alake | Bloomberg California helped create the US solar industry, subsidizing rooftop panels at a time when the federal fight against climate change had barely begun. Now, it’s leading a sharp sales slowdown that’s threatening widespread adoption. Installers are slashing jobs. Bankruptcies are mounting. And it’s not just mom & pops feeling the pinch. Solar equipment-maker Enphase Energy Inc., long considered a bellwether for the sector, announced this week it would cut its workforce 10% and close two contract factories, with Chief Executive Officer Badri Kothandaraman citing…

In California, the cost of a new roof is typically between $9,000 and $25,000. On average, a California homeowner can expect to spend around $15,000 for a new 2,000-square-foot roof. These figures provide a starting point for understanding the financial aspects of your roofing project in the Golden State. California Roofing Cost Per Square Foot The average cost of a new roof in California typically ranges between $4 and $13 per square foot, fully installed, which includes both materials and labor. However, keep in mind that California is a large…

The California Public Utilities Commision, the regulatory agency overseeing companies that provide electricity, gas, and other resources to homes, businesses, and consumers, is considering a proposal that could drastically affect the future of solar in California.  Under two existing CPUC programs—virtual net energy metering, or VNEM, and net energy metering aggregation, or NEMA—owners of large properties with multiple energy meters who have solar panels installed can financially benefit by subtracting the cost of the energy they create from their overall energy bills. Many consumers use this savings to offset the…