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How to Go Solar

Let SmartSolar show you how to put your roof's sunlight to work!
 
SmartSolar can assist you in pursuing the best solar solution for your property through energy education and site-specific project advice. We are a free, independent service available to residents in the East Bay cities of Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, and Richmond.
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To receive a FREE SmartSolar Assessment of your energy efficiency and solar opportunities, you may enroll in the SmartSolar program in the following ways:  
 
  1. Call (510) 981-7750. Our staff will intake your information over the phone and a project manager will be in touch with you to provide you with your assessment.

  2. Enroll Online. We will be in touch with you within a few days of receiving your form.

  3. Email SmartSolar. Be sure to include your email address and phone number so we can be in touch!
 
 
PLEASE NOTE:
To provide you with a FREE SmartSolar Assessment, we require that you send us 1 year's worth of energy use information.
 
You may use the following form as a template to input this information:
 
 
Be sure to save a copy to your hard drive and email or fax it back to us at smartsolar@ebenergy.org or  (510) 981-0102:
 
Be sure to check out our "How To Guide" which explains how to improve the efficiency of your space heating, water heating, lighting, and appliances.

Click on the links below for additional project resources:


 

Energy Tips

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.