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Is your Maryland home your declared primary residence? If so, this article is for you!

Posted on by Jun Pedery

Have you submitted your Maryland Homestead Tax Credit Application?

What is Homestead Tax Credit?

Simply put: homestead tax credit limits the increase in taxable assessments each year to a fixed percentage of property taxes you pay for your home. Effectively, this could mean year over year savings from potential property tax increases. These credits do add up. So, it’s best that you apply sooner than later.

There are certain conditions that must be met for credit eligibility:

  • The dwelling must be the owner’s principal residence
  • The owner must have lived in it for at least six months of the year, including July 1st of the year for which the credit is applicable, unless the owner is temporarily unable to do so by reason of illness or need of special care
  • The property was not transferred to new ownership
  • There was no change in the zoning classification requested by the homeowner that resulted in an increased value of the property
  • A substantial change did not occur in the use of the property
  • The previous assessment was not clearly erroneous

Submit your Maryland Homestead Tax Credit application online

https://sdathtc.dat.maryland.gov/

Want to know if you’re receiving a homestead tax credit? Click on this link:

https://sdat.dat.maryland.gov/RealProperty/Pages/default.aspx

And finally, if you want to learn how to save more money by putting up a solar system on your property, please call us or submit to Get a Quote below.

For going solar: the US Federal Government, the State of Maryland and some of its Counties have targeted tax credits and cash incentives for folks who want to go solar. Pulsar also has in-house incentives. Find out if you qualify.

Feel free to call us anytime if you have any questions: 844-PULSAR5 (844-785-7275)

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Your Pepco bill will increase starting April 2022

Posted on by Jun Pedery

Yikes! Not good. The price of electricity is increasing, yet again! This news is coming directly from Pepco’s website.

“As authorized by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), customer bills beginning in April 2022 will reflect increased delivery service rates with the rate adjustment and offsets approved by the PSC.” See pepco.com/MYPMD for details.

Pulsar believes it is only a matter of time before other utility companies in the area such as BGE, Potomac Edison, etc. will follow suit. Pulsar believes the above increase does NOT include the other yearly increases for delivery charges. And oh, don’t forget about this year’s incredibly high inflation which would affect the prices for supply charges. Remember with Pepco, you pay two charges: delivery and supply charges. Double whammy!

Now more than ever: having solar on your home might just be the solution you need. Solar energy is cheaper than utility companies. Solar is clean. Solar helps the environment. Solar helps drive the US economic engine by creating new jobs. And finally, solar may help you save money.

Does your home qualify to have solar? Find out by calling us or clicking on this link.

Your wallet might just thank you!

5 solar maintenance mistakes

Posted on by Jun Pedery

You made the decision to go solar. That’s awesome!

Now you can sit back, relax, and watch the sun pay your bills forever, right?

Well, not quite. Solar systems are pretty low maintenance, but they last longest and work best when they’re well maintained.

These five maintenance mistakes could shorten the life of your solar system, lower you production, and reduce the benefits you’re getting from your investment.

1. Not monitoring your energy production
If your energy production is too low, it could mean your system isn’t working properly. You want to be aware of that!
Energy production varies based on factors like the weather, but be sure to check for drastic or sudden dips in production. You can see the reading, in kilowatt-hours (kWh), on your system’s web-based monitoring portal. If you have an app, you can look there as well.

2. Using soap or chemicals on your panels
Washing your solar panels with soap or chemicals can leave a film or cause the surface to degrade, which can negatively impact their production. Don’t risk it! In fact, in most cases you don’t need to wash your solar panels at all. Rain and snow naturally clean them. In areas with less rain and lots of dust or pollutants in the air, occasional cleaning may improve performance, but you should never use chemicals or soap of any kind. Water and a brush or squeegee are all you need.

3. Clearing snow off your panels
We don’t recommend clearing snow off your rooftop solar panels. It’s not necessary, so there’s no sense risking a fall. Panels are dark and slick, so snow will melt or slide off pretty quickly with a little sunshine. Once the panels are clear (even partially), your array will start generating electricity again.

4. Losing your installer contract
If you don’t keep track of your contract, you’ll end up on a wild goose chase trying to figure out who to call for maintenance and other services. The contract you signed with your solar installer can include instructions for requesting maintenance services, pricing for routine inspections, and a description of how your monitoring system will alert you to production problems. Be sure to keep it filed someplace you can easily find it.

5. Not getting checkups
Solar is low maintenance, but we recommend getting a check-up every three to five years. This will make sure things remain in good working order. Your installer or any qualified solar professional can conduct these inspections. They’ll take a look at all your equipment and make sure your system is performing properly. A solar professional can spot hard-to-notice issues like wire damage from squirrels and other critters.

Have any questions? Please feel free to reach out to us. Or better yet, if you have folks to refer to us, then definitely reach out to us. Your friend will thank you. And your wallet will thank you too!

Wanted: Junior Customer Service Advocate

Posted on by Jun Pedery
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Pulsar Solar is currently interviewing for: Junior-Level Customer Service Advocate Positions

Job Responsibilities

  • Serves customers by providing product and service information and resolving product and service problems.
  • Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions and suggesting information about other products and services.
  • Opens customer accounts by recording account information.
  • Maintains customer records by updating account information.
  • Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customers complaint, determining the cause of the problem, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem, expediting correction or adjustment, and following up to ensure resolution.
  • Maintains financial accounts by processing customer adjustments.
  • Recommends potential products or services to management by collection customer information and analyzing customer needs.
  • Prepares product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Customer Service Representative Qualifications / Skills

  • Customer service
  • Product knowledge
  • Market knowledge
  • Quality focus
  • Problem solving
  • Documentation skills
  • Phone skills
  • Listening
  • Resolving conflict
  • Analyzing information
  • Multi-tasking

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

  • University/college degree is an asset but not required. Must be at least HS graduate.
  • Familiarity with office software and phone systems a plus.
  • Previous experience, especially in retail or service industry, preferred.
  • Bi-Lingual is a big plus (English/Tagalog or Spanish/English)

Work Hours & Benefits

  • Work remotely
  • Office equipment including phone and computer are provided
  • Salary is commensurate with experience

Contact Us – Job Interest

Pulsar Solar Enters Delaware

Posted on by Jun Pedery

Pulsar Solar Industries Incorporated has entered the State of Delaware bringing a broad array of product offerings to now four states and the District of Columbia with plans for expansions to other States and US Territories.

Our products can bring customers greater peace of mind when dealing with power reliability during these weather events. Unlike a solar-only system, Pulsar Solar Solar with Battery option customers can continue to generate solar energy during the day when a power outage occurs. Any excess energy produced is stored in the battery for use at night or when needed. When charged at 100%, customers can power their most needed lights and appliances for approximately 10-13 hours, depending on battery capacity and usage. Additional batteries increase energy availability during a power outage.

All our solar energy systems and storage systems are backed by best-in-class 25-year warranty, and our add-on solar battery storage offering comes with a manufacturer’s warranty for up to 15 years.

Pulsar Solar is witnessing an increasing demand from consumers for reliable and renewable energy. And we are answering this demand by providing our customers with some of the best solar technology and affordable energy solutions so they can receive a superior energy service at a fair and competitive price.

Hiring – Sales Consultant

Posted on by Jun Pedery

If interested, please contact us by phone or send us a message.

HIRING ALERT!

WANTED: SALES CONSULTANT

Pulsar Solar Sales Consultant will provide effective and engaging conversations with prospective customers to educate them on the benefits of our residential and commercial solar services and programs. You are the resident expert in all things solar. Your passion will exude confidence in all you do. You must always think of your customer first and deliver a consultative sales approach by giving a high-quality, ethical and fun experience.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Engage prospective customers, educate them about Pulsar’s services and product offerings, discuss benefits and answer questions
  • Collaborate with team members to confirm solar appointments
  • Actively contribute to a positive team environment by collaborating and maintaining professionally amicable relationships
  • Effectively present and sell the entire Pulsar Solar eco-system
  • Display creative problem-solving in presenting solutions (financial, technical, lifestyle, practical) to customers considering going solar.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of sales experience with a proven track record to meet or exceed goals
  • Self-starting an entrepreneur with exceptional time management skills and great attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and adhere to business-critical deadlines
  • Strong sense of team mentality and culture
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel to customer’s location
  • Must obtain and maintain all required state-mandated licensing
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (or Google Apps) and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)
  • All candidates must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check
  • Legal right to work in the United States
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable and safe driving record
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Candidates in the following states must have or obtain appropriate licensing for Solar Sales:

  • Maryland
  • Washington, DC

Sales licensing process must be initiated upon offer acceptance. Pulsar will provide guidance and monetary assistance in obtaining license

Contact Us – Job Interest

Welcome to the new Pulsar Solar website

Posted on by Jun Pedery

Welcome to Pulsar Solar Industries new website! The website aims to provide our customers and potential customers with the resources and information they need to take the next step towards using Solar energy. Here they’ll be able to learn more about Pulsar Solar Industries and our mission to support other communities in need by building solar farms, as well as stay up to date with the latest Pulsar Solar news and articles.

We’ve include the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies calculator to our home page, so our visitors can learn how their decision to go solar can have a positive impact on the planet (and their pockets).

We’ve also made it easier for visitors and potential customers to get in touch with us and send us a message.

We hope you enjoy the website and please visit us often as we continue enhancing our web presence and providing tools and resources to benefit all of you! We have more things planned for you in the near future.