California’s power companies have cut power to certain areas to prevent wildfires. This has raised demand for solar power as residents look to decrease reliance on the state’s power grid.
EnergySage, a website that helps consumers search for solar providers, found people actively shopping for solar products in Pacific Gas & Electric’s service area more than doubled in recent weeks. Homeowners looking for solar storage systems also increased significantly.
Interest in off-grid power options tends to increase following catastrophic weather events.
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