You've found the #1 Solar Company in the CA Gold Country Area! ** NOTE: We moved our office to Grass Valley on Friday May 6th. ** Please come visit us at the Alternative Building Center at 563 Idaho Maryland Rd. Our solar-powered walk-in energy store has everything from books to batteries! Plan It Solar's Noteworthy Installations Click to learn more Voted Best Solar Company 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009! Plan It Solar Wins Green Energy Award! Click to learn more We're the company you've been waiting for... Residential & Commercial Solar Experts During 2010, Plan It Solar... * Installed more than 2,400 solar panels, equal to more than 520,000W of local solar energy * Distributed more than $371,500 in PG&E solar system rebates to 86 different customers * Kept our NABCEP-certified installation crews busy in nine counties across Northern California * Helped keep hundreds of tons of power plant-related air pollution out of the air we breathe * Won “Best Solar Company” again in the annual poll conducted by our local newspaper   PLAN IT SOLAR'S SPECIALTIES ARE: Utility-connected PV and PV for Remote Locations Solar Power for Homes, Businesses & Non-profits Solar Water Pumping and Water Heating Systems Small Hydropower and Small Windpower Systems     QUICK TIPS: What to Look for When Choosing a Solar Electric System Provider There are 3 important factors to consider when choosing a company to supply you with a solar electric system: 1. EXPERTISE    2. SERVICE    3. VALUE   - EXPERTISE is required to design a safe system that will accurately and reliably produce electricity. - SERVICE is always an essential part of the successful ownership of a solar system. - VALUE is high-quality equipment & service at affordable prices.

1. EXPERTISE

Plan It Solar's expertise is spread out over three decades and is comprised of three distinct teams.

- Technical Expertise
Our main designers live with solar energy. Their combined energy expertise encompasses solar electricity, wind power, hydropower, solar hot water & solar water pumping. Two have been working with solar since the 1990s and two live off the grid with solar power. Plus, our very accurate solar output and costpayback analyses are among the most advanced in the industry.

- Management Expertise
We have 3 project managers who focus on maintaining a productive and efficient interface between our customers, our install crew and the two agencies involved with solar projects: PG&E and the local building department.

- Installation Expertise
Our exclusive installation partners are the experienced, talented and friendly crew at California Solar Electric, who work seamlessly with us as one cohesive team during the installation of all our solar systems. They will be doing the hands-on install work, allowing us to provide you with a 100% local combination of expert sales, design, service and installation.

2. SERVICE

Plan It Solar’s unparalleled commitment to high-quality customer service is setting new standards for the local solar industry. Ask around and you’ll find that our level of customer satisfaction results in happier end users and raises the bar for what a new solar system owner can expect from a local service-based solar energy company.

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3. VALUE
 

EQUIPMENT VALUE
Plan It Solar's preferred brands of solar system equipment reflect the highest quality standards on the planet. While other solar companies might sell you the cheapest panels they can find, you will often get exactly what you pay for. We are able to sell PV panels made by BP, Sharp, Yingli, Mitsubishi, SolarWorld, SunTech & Sanyo, but we prefer Evergreen and SunPower. These are the two primary solar panels we sell & their distinct advantages:

Evergreen ES-A-210 210W
The most environmentally friendly solar panel made, with less energy, less silicon, and fewer chemicals needed per panel, plus Evergreens are made here in the US. Less silicon = less cost, and tighter output tolerances = real world output closer to actual rating.

SunPower SPR-230 230W
The world’s most efficient solar panel on the market since 2005, with a unique completely all-black look. Available at Plan It Solar, an authorized SunPower dealer since 2006 - the first in the Nevada/Sutter/Yuba County area.

INSTALLATION VALUE
Beware of the cheap installation! Some contractors may hire inexperienced, uncertified workers to assemble your solar investment. Solar systems are designed to operate for decades if carefully assembled in accordance with all safety codes. Always use a crew run by a NABCEP-certified and experienced hands-on solar electrician. CA Solar Electric Co. ensures that all of Plan It Solar's customers receive a competitively priced installation done by a properly qualified, trained & insured crew. Our list of solar sites includes: schools, churches, local city and county governments, a wide range of business from bed and breakfasts to lumber yards to carpet stores, historic Masonic lodges, plus several hundred homes across twelve Northern California counties!