Learning center for solar and energy upgrades
Learning Center

Learn the basics, then pick the right project path

This page is a quick overview. Choose a topic below to learn about solar, storage, EV charging, utility metering, and financing.

Topic Guides

Choose a learning track

Pick the topic that matches your biggest question and jump straight to the full guide.

Why Solar

Start with savings drivers, production expectations, and property-fit criteria before requesting a design.

Read why solar

Energy Storage

Learn when batteries create measurable value, how backup circuits are selected, and what runtime to expect.

Read storage guide

EV Charging 101

Understand charging speeds, panel capacity, and meter requirements so installation decisions are straightforward.

Read EV guide

Utility Metering

Compare interconnection paths, rate structures, and meter options that influence system scope and billing.

Read metering guide

Incentives and Financing

Review incentive timing, financing tradeoffs, and proposal assumptions to build a realistic project budget.

Read incentives guide
How To Use This

A quick workflow for using the learn guides

Follow these steps to move from research to project-ready decisions.

Step 01

Pick your first topic

Start with your biggest unknown, such as cost, utility requirements, or equipment options.

Step 02

Read the plain-language section first

Use the guide introductions to understand the concept before comparing technical options.

Step 03

Use the checklist and comparisons

Apply the practical sections to your property so proposal questions are specific and useful.

Step 04

Move to intake when ready

Once priorities are clear, start intake so recommendations are faster and better scoped.

Need help choosing where to start?

Use these checkpoints to avoid analysis paralysis and keep your next step practical.

What to gather first

Collect utility history, site constraints, and future load plans before requesting final proposals.

How to compare proposals

Compare total scope, assumptions, timelines, and utility dependencies on equal terms.

When to ask for help

If options seem unclear, a short advisor call can prevent delays and unnecessary redesigns.