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    Photo 1. This structure in Central Coast, Calif. is powered by an array of 28 solar panels situated down the hill from the guesthouse to preserve views extending out into the ocean. The panels sit along the grade of the hill to maximize exposure to the sun. The conduit is run underground to the garage where the batteries and inverter live.

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    Oct. 18, 2022
    NECA’s 2022’s educational program was loaded with content on building a business in EVSE installations. This session covered pre-installation planning.

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