Robco Electric Blog
Comparing Solar Workmanship Warranties
In NV, state law mandates that all solar installers offer a 10 year workmanship and roof penetration warranty. When you go solar, your roof warranty is voided, so this backstops and guarantees that you are protected. That leads to a question. If another company is...
We’re still open and here to help.
Robco's operations in all divisions (Solar, Low Voltage, Commercial Electrical and Service Electrical) are still operating with appropriate precautions in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. We fall under construction as an essential business. If you are interested in a...
How to get your NV Energy Bill
Downloading your power bill from NV Energy is easy! Just log in and follow these easy steps. Step 1: Log into your account at NV Energy. You'll need your user ID and password. If you do not have an account, you'll need to create one by choosing "Register a New...
Solar questions: Getting An Electric Vehicle?
Getting an Electric Vehicle? How many more solar panels will you need? How exciting! You've decided to buy an electric vehicle. You are going to love the silent, clean ride! So, how much more solar will you need to charge it? Well, that depends on how big your new...
Are you getting an error in Enlighten?
Have you noticed that your Enlighten is no longer showing data? Your Envoy may need to be reset or reconnected to your wi-fi network. Click the link below for step-by-step instructions to get it talking again. https://enphase.com/en-us/support/envoy-offline If you...
Do you use Nextdoor?
There is a great neighborhood specific app called Nextdoor. It let's you chat with verified neighbors within about 2 miles of your home. Only the people who live in the area can see your neighborhood posts. Nextdoor just added the ability to recommend a business and...
The cheapest kilowatt hour is the one you never use
At Robco, we believe in reducing demand as much as you can so that you can buy less equipment and get more offset from your system. This week we had a few conversations with customers about energy efficiency. They had older homes and pretty big power bills. Instead of...
What’s a fire setback? Why does it matter for solar installations?
When we look at a rooftop for solar, the goal is to replace as much of the customer's current power use with solar as we can. However, all installers must obey certain rules when designing solar PV systems. One of the most important considerations in design is to...
Keeping Our Fire Fighters Safe
We had an incredible opportunity to help keep our first responders safe today. Captain Williamson with the Clark County Fire Department is having solar installed by Robco. He invited every Fire Captain and Battalion Chief in CCFD to come out to the install to...