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The State of Energy in California: How We’re Moving Forward - Storage
The State of Energy in California: How We’re Moving Forward - Storage By Danny Ehinger, Elect Electric California’s electrical grid has...

Daniel Ehinger
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Nest Protect Discontinuation: What It Means for Your Home Safety in SLO & Santa Maria
Nest Protect Discontinuation: What It Means for Your Home Safety in SLO & Santa Maria At Elect Electric, we’ve always been committed to...

Daniel Ehinger
Jun 24 min read
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Home EV Charger Location? A Guide for Central Coast Homeowners
Where Should You Install Your Home EV Charger? A Guide for Central Coast Homeowners So, you’ve made the smart decision to install a Level...

Daniel Ehinger
May 263 min read
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Plug-In vs. Hardwired Level 2 EV Chargers: What Central Coast Homeowners Should Know
Plug-In vs. Hardwired Level 2 EV Chargers: What Central Coast Homeowners Should Know If you’re a homeowner in Santa Maria , San Luis...

Daniel Ehinger
May 194 min read
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Not All EV Charging Outlets Are Created Equal: What Central Coast Homeowners Need to Know
Not All EV Charging Outlets Are Created Equal: What Central Coast Homeowners Need to Know As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common...

Daniel Ehinger
May 123 min read
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California’s Gas Appliance Regulations: What San Luis Obispo & Santa Maria Homeowners Need to Know About Electrification
California’s Gas Appliance Regulations: What San Luis Obispo & Santa Maria Homeowners Need to Know About Electrification Posted by Elect...

Daniel Ehinger
May 75 min read
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Home EV Charger Installation in Santa Maria & San Luis Obispo County: What Homeowners Need to Know
Home EV Charger Installation in Santa Maria & San Luis Obispo County: What Homeowners Need to Know As electric vehicles (EVs) become...

Daniel Ehinger
May 63 min read
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Upgrade Your SLO & Santa Maria Home: LED Lights to Replace Fluorescent Bulbs
LED Lights to Replace Fluorescent Bulbs: Upgrade Your SLO & Santa Maria Home by Danny Ehinger, Elect Electric If your San Luis Obispo or...

Daniel Ehinger
May 14 min read
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Maximizing Energy Efficiency: How San Luis Obispo County and Santa Maria Homeowners with Small Electrical Panels Can Still Use Electric Vehicles
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction around the globe, many homeowners are excited to embrace greener transportation options....

Daniel Ehinger
Apr 283 min read
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Facing EV Range Anxiety: How San Luis Obispo County Homeowners Can Navigate and Overcome the Challenge of Electric Vehicle Limitations
In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have surged in popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars....

Daniel Ehinger
Apr 214 min read
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Unlocking the Power: Bringing Level 2 EV Charging to Your Home in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Maria
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular every day, thanks to their environmental benefits and lower operating costs. As more...

Daniel Ehinger
Apr 143 min read
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Is Level 1 EV Charging Worth It? Exploring the Realities of Home EV Charging
As electric vehicles (EVs) capture more attention, the idea of convenient home charging becomes highly appealing. Level 1 chargers allow...

Daniel Ehinger
Apr 73 min read
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EV Charging! Electric Cooking! Heat Pumps! Oh My!
A 100-amp panel might seem like a roadblock to full electrification, but with smarter technology and energy management, you can maximize....

Daniel Ehinger
Mar 312 min read
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What Will They Think of Next? A Battery-Powered Range
What Will They Think of Next? A Battery-Powered Oven Electric cooking has long been a challenge for homeowners trying to reduce grid...

Daniel Ehinger
Mar 242 min read
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Saving Energy at the Peak: How to Curtail Energy Usage from 4-9 PM to Lower Your Electric Bill
Saving Energy at the Peak: How to Curtail Energy Usage from 4-9 PM to Lower Yout Electric Bill Peak energy hours—typically from 4-9...

Daniel Ehinger
Mar 173 min read
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What Happened to Solar? How the Duck Curve Explains California’s New Energy Needs
Despite the rapid expansion of solar, recent energy policies and shifts in electricity demand have raised concerns among.

Daniel Ehinger
Mar 112 min read
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Understanding California's Solar Transition of Net Energy Metering (NEM) Changes & How to Adapt
Instead of earning retail value for excess energy, homeowners are now credited at a much lower “avoided cost” rate, which varies.....

Daniel Ehinger
Mar 43 min read
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With Bright LED Light Bulbs and Fixtures, “High Efficiency” Equals Brightness Like Never Before!
As an electrical contractor, I’ve seen firsthand how LED lights outperform older technologies, and here’s why they work so well.

Daniel Ehinger
Feb 253 min read
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Protect Your Smoke and CO Detectors During Construction and Renovations
When doing any home renovations, whether it’s installing drywall, sanding floors, or even painting, one small but crucial step often gets ov

Daniel Ehinger
Feb 182 min read
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Why Homeowners Should Replace Pushmatic/Bulldog Style Electrical Panels
Not all panels are created equal. Pushmatic (also known as Bulldog) panels, while once popular, are now considered outdated and potentially

Daniel Ehinger
Feb 102 min read
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