SmartSolar Residential
Your Solar Advisor
SmartSolar can show you how to put the sunlight you receive on your roof to work.
We are a free, independent service for home owners in the City of
Berkeley. We can help you pursue the best solar solution for your
property through energy education and site-specific project advice.
General Questions:
If you have questions about energy efficiency, solar technologies, or
the resources provided on these pages, please contact us. Email us here, or call us at: (510) 981-7750. Sign up for a Site Visit: To receive a Site Visit and Report that asses you energy efficiency and solar opportunities, you may enroll in the SmartSolar program in the following ways:
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| Recalibrate your electronic thermostats. Make sure that the time settings accurately reflect when you need heating and cooling. It is recommended that you set the temperature settings to 76°F for cooling and 68°F for heating. For even greater energy savings, set the cooling temperature higher and the heating temperature lower, depending on the needs of your employees and business. |