Resources & Insights

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September 24, 2026Ben Lochtenberg

LA Fire Rebuilds and Title 24: Do You Still Need Solar?

Solar's no longer required for Palisades and Altadena fire rebuilds under Title 24. Learn why timing solar into your rebuild still matters.

September 18, 2026Ben Lochtenberg

Title 24 mandates solar on new CA homes but offsets only 10-15% of your bill. Learn what's required and how Xero Solar helps close the gap.

How often solar panels need cleaning, who handles repairs, and what response times to expect—key maintenance questions before you sign.

Sizing, dispatch settings, temperature, and maintenance habits that help your solar battery return more value all year, from Xero Solar.

How CA Title 24 mandates solar & battery capacity for new commercial buildings, calculation methods, exceptions, and planning tips.

Federal ITC, bonus depreciation, and the July 2026 Safe Harbor deadline for commercial solar in CA. See what building owners must do next.

Cash vs loan vs lease, payback period math, and 2026 tax credit status explained for Southern California homeowners weighing solar costs.

Licensing, permitting, roof-fit, and warranty questions to ask before signing a residential solar contract in Southern California.

Understand your SCE bill after solar: delivery vs generation, NEM true-up, non-bypassable charges, and MBO vs ABO billing explained clearly.

Solar alone won't keep the lights on. Learn whole-home vs essential-loads backup and how to size a battery for SoCal outages.