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How to Reconnect Your Enphase Envoy to Wi-Fi – A Step-by-Step Guide from First Response Solar
How to reset and reconnect your home WIFI to your Enphase system
dylan099
May 143 min read


A Homeowner's Guide to the Tesla Powerwall 3
Congratulations on your recent installation of the Tesla Powerwall 3 ! At First Response Solar , we're committed to ensuring you have all...
dylan099
Feb 172 min read


The Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Enphase Energy’s System
I have attended several updates over the past few weeks on the new Tesla Powerwall 3 (PW3). The PW3 seems better positioned then...
dylan099
May 20, 202414 min read


Expanding Your Solar System Under NEM 2 In Sonoma County
Over the years, many customers have asked; “I have a large true up bill, can I expand my solar system?”. Even if expanding the system...
Jeff Mathias
May 3, 20245 min read


Exploring Sustainable Solutions: A Tour of Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) Headquarters
I have been involved with Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) for many years since being a member on the original task force to help establish...
Jeff Mathias
Mar 31, 20246 min read


Are all Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Created Equal, Savings vs Back-up ESS
The primary purpose of an energy storage system (ESS) in residential homes is to store power, usually from solar. While the components of...
dylan099
Feb 19, 20246 min read


Mathias Energy Consulting Blog Reference
In addition to being the Training and Marketing Director of First response Solar (FRS), I also have a consulting company Mathias Energy...
Jeff Mathias
Feb 15, 20241 min read


Maximizing Solar Savings on Country Properties with Net Billing Tariff (NBT)
Over the past 17 years in addition to designing and selling solar systems, I geeked out thinking of ways I can use power differently to...
dylan099
Feb 1, 20247 min read


What is the Best way to Finance a Solar and Storage System
What is the best way to purchase or finance a solar system? Read this blog and find out!
Jeff Mathias
Jan 24, 20247 min read


A History of Net Energy Metering and how we came to Net Billing Tariff
Net Energy Metering (NEM) was started in 1996 with the intention to incentivize more solar in California by paying a retail credit for...
Jeff Mathias
Jan 17, 20245 min read


Is Solar Still Viable Under PG&E’s Net Billing Tariff?
Solar with energy saving batteries makes solar a great investment and this blog will detail out why solar is still viable for most people.
Jeff Mathias
Jan 9, 20244 min read


How To Get My PG&E Historical Data
Go to www.pge.com and click sign in. Enter your username and password and press “Sign In” to log into your account. Before you download...
dylan099
Sep 30, 20212 min read


Cleaning your Solar Panels in 3 Easy Steps.
When it is time to clean your solar modules, you can either choose to do it yourself or hire a professional to do the job. If you would...
dylan099
Aug 13, 20182 min read
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