The Kincade Fire in Sonoma County, California has displaced close to 200,000 people from their homes and businesses including us, Rick’s Energy Solutions staff from our business in Santa Rosa, CA. 15% of the fire has been contained, which is an estimated 11,312 acres of the total 75,415 acres of vegetation that is in danger…. Read more »
California Fires Update
We Need to Act Now Regarding Green Energy
It’s getting down to the wire. The news has been out about climate change, renewable energy, and how we need to act immediately if we want to have a sustainable future. There is a major problem behind the awareness because most people are aware, but they are relying on political leaders to solve every problem,… Read more »
California Building Energy Efficient Code: Effective Jan 1, 2020
There are upcoming changes to the Energy Code that will apply to any building permit that is submitted to the building department on or after their last business day of 2019. We want every homeowner and business owner to be aware of the changes and application process. This is important for applicants to get their… Read more »
Rebuilding for Homes Destroyed by Wildfires
The rebuilding process for homes destroyed by the 2017 and 2018 wildfires is a complicated process, and we’d like to help clear the air on what the process involves regarding building codes and incentive programs for the victims. Wildfires are extremely tragic to victims and their homes, which is why rebuilding homes for energy efficiency… Read more »
California’s Plan for Solar Panels on Homes
By 2020, all new homes built within California will be required to have solar panels installed on the rooftops of all the homes. These will have onsite battery storage, and developers will be challenged with abiding by the new set of codes that makes these buildings energy-efficient. Why is this significant in the world of… Read more »
Benefits of Renewable Energy We Can’t Ignore
Countries around the globe are going green for plenty of reasons, and there many long-term benefits to doing so. We can’t ignore these advantages because so many states in the United States are passing bills to support the manufacturing and production of renewable energy solutions. Climate Impact – This is the most important benefit to… Read more »
Energy Companies Going Green
It’s no secret that green energy solutions are taking over the energy around the globe, and some energy companies are transitioning into this as well. Big power companies like National Grid are developing wind and solar energy while staying away from large-scale developing and rooftop solar. But why are these major companies going green? It’s… Read more »
Why It’s Important to Go Green with Your Home
As homeowners, we are constantly using energy, whether it’s to heat and cool our homes, clean, and have our house functioning properly. The less energy we use means a decrease in our monthly bills and costs. Going green with your home can help you make less of a dent in your wallet. Air sealing –… Read more »
The Renewable Energy Race
It is very exciting that there is a renewable energy race in the world. Many countries are on their way to be working on 100% renewable energy resources. This is incredible news because of the increase in climate change and pollution in our world. China is set to become the superpower in Renewable Energy China… Read more »
Can we Reach 100% Renewable Energy Across the Globe?
Across the globe, countries and scientists are diving deep into a fully 100% renewable energy movement. This is happening as we speak, and the quicker the better. We realize that sustainable energy has to be the future on this planet, and we are doing everything we can to push for that and make it happen…. Read more »