After looking through all the videos submitted for the contest, the leaders of KOTA came to an unanimous decision. The creativity and comedy provided a break from the quarantine craze for many family and friends of the KOTA Team. and it just goes to show how much our KOTA Team is more skilled than just being solar salespeople. There were many great videos submitted for the contest, but ultimately there is only one winner. And the winner is.... We Belong to Door Knocking Yours

With the world changing day-by-day the key to this time in our lives is adapting and finding solutions to the issues at hand. We, as a world, have taken the right steps to flatten the curve with Covid-19 by doing our part by staying home to prevent the spread of this out of control situation. Just like everyone adapting to this new time we find ourselves in, we at KOTA are following the trend and adapting to this time through our mantra of "Keep Moving Forward." While other s

With everyone on order to stay home, we at KOTA have developed a bit of cabin fever as well as a bit of creativity during these trying times. With that said, to provide some comedic relief and put a smile on everyone's faces we initiated a company Lip Sync Battle contest. Take a look at some of the videos below and leave a comment on which is your favorite. Winner will be announced tomorrow!! 1.) KOTA Quarantine From our San Diego Office we have the talented crew of Craig Cre

PG&E has been under heavy fire over the past year due to (for lack of a better phrase) "heavy fires" getting out of their control. One fire they seem to not be able to put out is the ever burning PG&E rates that seem to go higher and higher with no end in sight. These rate increases might seem like old news but this 2009-2019 report by the California Public Utility Company (CPUC) about PG&E's and other California Public Utilities' rates is eye opening to say the least. The CP

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Heavily criticized and crippled, PG&E is in a position for a take over and California governor, Gavin Newsom, is looking to be the one to do so. Newsom told CNBC, "PG&E's Bankruptcy has turned out to be an extraordinary opportunity for this state." And Newsom isn't wrong to say so. Although PG&E's bankruptcy might lead to potential problems for the citizens in the near future, Newsom is looking for a long term solution. One that will protect Californians from ever being subje

One of the biggest news in the solar industry for 2020 is the California Solar Mandate that was instituted this year. A first-in-the-nation law requiring new homes to have rooftop solar panels takes effect Jan. 1. Essentially every new home built in California after the start of the New Year is required to have a rooftop solar system Check out the details your should know regarding the mandate and watch this quick clip from @whatsamortgage that gives an overview of the mandat

#TeachMeTuesdays: 🤔Do you know how an inverter works❓ Which option do you think is correct❓ A.) Changes AC Electricity into DC B.) Removes waves from the current C.) Harnesses Power for Later Use D.) Changes DC Electricity into AC (Answer Below...) #Inverter #Electricity #Trivia #California #SanFrancisco #WalnutCreek #PleasantHill #Alamo #Lafayette #Danville #Concord #Clayton #EastBay #SolarEnergy #Solar #GoSolar #GoGreen #Environment #Climate #KOTAEnergyGroup #KristianTrueK

Loanpal Receives $200 Million Increase Commitment from Goldman Sachs for Residential Solar Loans KOTA's financier partner, Loanpal, continues to lead the way in terms of financing residential solar loans. Today's big news is huge for Loanpal and the solar field in general. Since solar financing is still a fairly new asset class, as more banks back the industry the price point for solar will continue to come down making solar affordable for everyone. Here's what Business Insid

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’ve been curious about solar. Often times potential customers are put off by the illusion or misunderstanding that “solar panels are just too expensive.” This may have been the case when the technology was new, but today there are several options that make solar not only affordable, but also accessible to everyone. KOTA Energy provides three options for solar. Whichever way you decide to go, we guarantee your solar bill will be lower, o

In 2017, a report from the International Energy Agency showed that solar has become the world’s fastest-growing source of power, meaning solar has surpassed all other types of fuel.By capturing the sun’s energy and turning it into electricity, solar panels generate power for your home or business. The sun is a natural nuclear reactor, releasing tiny units of energy called photons. The photons travel 93 million miles from the Sun to Earth in just 8.5 minutes. Every hour, photo

What is the ‘Solar Investment Tax Credit’ (ITC)? The ITC is an important federal tax policy that supports the growth of solar energy within the United States. “Since the enactment of the ITC in 2006, the U.S. solar industry has grown by over 10,000%.” The solar industry has created hundreds of thousands of jobs, as well as invested billions of dollars in the U.S. economy. Despite the overwhelming success and demand for the ITC, the value of the credit will start decreasing af

My Background I met Jason at his house with one of my other brokers from the office. We sat down with him and talked about what he was looking to get out of his solar project. He had mentioned his roof being very old and we informed him how he could have a brand new roof and solar system at a rate that would be over $200 less than where he was paying PG&E (!!) all the while pocketing over $20,000 for the Federal Tax Credit (!!) After seeing that opportunity he knew it was a n