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The smart panel revolution is transforming California homes and is the future of energy independence. Smart electric panels are becoming a must have upgrade and are exploding in popularity. For years, homeowners thought ...

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Join the Solar Community and Benefit from Federal Tax Incentives

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/solar-federal-tax-incentives-still-available-to-you","title":"Solar Federal Tax Incentives Still Available to You","summary":"Join the Solar Community and Benefit from Federal Tax Incentives","date_modified":"2026-03-09T22:29:31Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/get-feds-to-pay-for-30%25-of-your-solar-system","html_content":"

Although the residential tax credit ended, there are now other Federal Tax incentives you can benefit from by partnering with commercial renewable finance companies. Call us to find out more. Learn how to have 25-40% of ...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/get-feds-to-pay-for-30%25-of-your-solar-system","title":"Get Feds to Pay for 30% of Your Solar System… Time is Running Out","summary":"Although the residential tax credit ended, there are now other Federal Tax incentives you can benefit from by partnering with commercial renewable finance companies. Call us to find out more. Learn how to have 25-40% of ...","date_modified":"2025-09-02T22:44:26Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/best-security-camera-installation-company","html_content":"

Best Security Camera Installation Including Hardwired CCTV Surveillance and Wireless WiFi Cameras

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Residential fire alarm monitoring has become very popular in our local area due to all the fires in California. Plus, many homeowner insurance companies are requiring it. About 20-30% of our new monitored security custom...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/fire-alarm-company-that-provides-fire-monitoring-protection","title":"Fire Alarm Company that Provides Fire Monitoring Protection","summary":"Residential fire alarm monitoring has become very popular in our local area due to all the fires in California. Plus, many homeowner insurance companies are requiring it. About 20-30% of our new monitored security custom...","date_modified":"2025-03-15T20:00:41Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/is-adt-ring-or-simplisafe-the-best-smart-home-security-system","html_content":"

Who wins this fight to be ranked the #1 Smart Home Security Company in America?

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Being in the security industry for over twenty years, when I first heard of Verkada and the price of their average camera I did not feel many customers would want to invest that much money on a security video monitoring ...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/why-verkada-cloud-based-video-security-monitoring-is-the-best","title":"Why Verkada Cloud Based Video Security Monitoring is the Best ","summary":"Being in the security industry for over twenty years, when I first heard of Verkada and the price of their average camera I did not feel many customers would want to invest that much money on a security video monitoring ...","date_modified":"2025-02-26T00:34:35Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/three-types-of-video-monitoring-for-your-home-or-business","html_content":"

For years, all that most security cameras and video surveillance systems did was provide video evidence of things that happened after an event occurred. It was about watching recorded video of a crime that was already co...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/three-types-of-video-monitoring-for-your-home-or-business","title":"Three Types of Video Monitoring for Your Home or Business","summary":"For years, all that most security cameras and video surveillance systems did was provide video evidence of things that happened after an event occurred. It was about watching recorded video of a crime that was already co...","date_modified":"2025-02-19T22:43:32Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/three-smart-home-trends-and-best-of-2025","html_content":"

Like all useful technologies, smart home technology is continually improving and creating significant benefits for homeowners. It is a privilege for me to be in the mix of the constant new cool gadgets for our homes. And...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/three-smart-home-trends-and-best-of-2025","title":"Three Smart Home Trends and Best of 2025","summary":"Like all useful technologies, smart home technology is continually improving and creating significant benefits for homeowners. It is a privilege for me to be in the mix of the constant new cool gadgets for our homes. And...","date_modified":"2025-02-06T01:26:59Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/security-cameras-with-perimeter-protection-and-alarm-triggers","html_content":"

When you invest in security cameras for your home and business, you want to make sure the investment you make deters crime before it happens. For years video surveillance and security camera systems were used to see what...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/security-cameras-with-perimeter-protection-and-alarm-triggers","title":"Security Cameras with Perimeter Protection and Alarm Triggers","summary":"When you invest in security cameras for your home and business, you want to make sure the investment you make deters crime before it happens. For years video surveillance and security camera systems were used to see what...","date_modified":"2025-01-29T20:03:58Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/control-your-business-security-video-access-from-one-alarm-app","html_content":"

Control your business security, video surveillance, access and energy all from one mobile app. ADT simplifies managing your monitored security system, video surveillance, card access control, plus energy management all f...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/control-your-business-security-video-access-from-one-alarm-app","title":"Control Your Business Security, Video & Access from One Alarm App","summary":"Control your business security, video surveillance, access and energy all from one mobile app. ADT simplifies managing your monitored security system, video surveillance, card access control, plus energy management all f...","date_modified":"2025-01-23T01:14:25Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/turn-on-adt-home-security-system-or-activate-an-existing-alarm","html_content":"

If you move into a home that has an existing ADT home security system, how can you reactivate it or turn it back on? Most often it is best to call us to schedule a site walk. We’ll look at your existing system and deciph...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/turn-on-adt-home-security-system-or-activate-an-existing-alarm","title":"Turn On ADT Home Security System or Activate an Existing Alarm","summary":"If you move into a home that has an existing ADT home security system, how can you reactivate it or turn it back on? Most often it is best to call us to schedule a site walk. We’ll look at your existing system and deciph...","date_modified":"2025-01-06T19:53:49Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/adt-monthly-monitoring-rates-for-residential-protection","html_content":"

ADT residential monthly monitoring rates vary depending upon the type of service, amount of equipment being monitored and if you would like the ADT Quality Service Plan. Rates start as low as $29.99 a month for DIY (do-i...

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In the security business we often have an uptick in business during the holidays due to homeowners and business seeing an increase in crime.

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Business Security Design and Installation

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A majority of Americans have given someone a key to their home for either a few weeks or just one to keep in case of an emergency. A neighbor, friend, cleaning service, care giver, nanny, pet sitter or dog walker… Who ha...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/who-has-a-key-to-your-home-is-your-door-lock-bump-proof","title":"Who Has a Key to Your Home? Is Your Door Lock Bump Proof?","summary":"A majority of Americans have given someone a key to their home for either a few weeks or just one to keep in case of an emergency. A neighbor, friend, cleaning service, care giver, nanny, pet sitter or dog walker… Who ha...","date_modified":"2024-09-09T22:08:48Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/adt-protecting-families-and-business-for-150-years","html_content":"

It‘s been a privilege to help local families and businesses in our local communities get protected by ADT. I remember helping my first ADT customer in Oakland over 20 years ago. They had just gotten broken into through a...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/adt-protecting-families-and-business-for-150-years","title":"ADT Protecting Families and Business for 150 Years!!!","summary":"It‘s been a privilege to help local families and businesses in our local communities get protected by ADT. I remember helping my first ADT customer in Oakland over 20 years ago. They had just gotten broken into through a...","date_modified":"2024-08-13T20:35:57Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/how-your-smart-thermostat-can-reduce-your-pge-bill-by-8%25-or-more","html_content":"

PG&E rates have increased so much over the past few years that the average PG&E bill across all customers is now over $300 a month. That’s $3,600 annually for the average customer. Keep is mind that between 45-55% of mos...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/how-your-smart-thermostat-can-reduce-your-pge-bill-by-8%25-or-more","title":"How Your Smart Thermostat Can Reduce Your PG&E bill by 8% or More","summary":"PG&E rates have increased so much over the past few years that the average PG&E bill across all customers is now over $300 a month. That’s $3,600 annually for the average customer. Keep is mind that between 45-55% of mos...","date_modified":"2024-08-12T23:50:42Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/four-ways-to-dramatically-lower-your-pge-bills","html_content":"

If you are like many Californians, you just received your highest utility bill ever. What? How much higher can PG&E and other California utilitiy companies continue to raise their rates every year. It’s time to take cont...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/four-ways-to-dramatically-lower-your-pge-bills","title":"Four Ways to Dramatically Lower Your PG&E Bills","summary":"If you are like many Californians, you just received your highest utility bill ever. What? How much higher can PG&E and other California utilitiy companies continue to raise their rates every year. It’s time to take cont...","date_modified":"2024-07-31T17:50:21Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/adt-200-referral-rewards-service-calls-and-upgrades","html_content":"

ADT customers have often heard that they can receive a $200 Referral Reward for each person they refer that has an ADT monitored security security system installed. Tell all your friends, family and especially new home o...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/adt-200-referral-rewards-service-calls-and-upgrades","title":"ADT $200 Referral Rewards, Service Calls and Upgrades","summary":"ADT customers have often heard that they can receive a $200 Referral Reward for each person they refer that has an ADT monitored security security system installed. Tell all your friends, family and especially new home o...","date_modified":"2024-07-23T18:45:57Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/three-system-options-for-new-adt-customers","html_content":"

I work with the Customer Home Solutions division of ADT in the San Francisco East Bay. Since there are so many different options for security equipment within ADT, it’s important to work with a security Solutions Advisor...

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As an ADT Custom Home Gold customer you will receive VIP service. If you ever need to change any of your account information, emergency contacts, have billing questions or need to schedule a service call, please call…

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More than ever before, we are helping homeowners who need to have monitored home burglar alarms and fire monitoring systems installed due to home insurance requirements. Some Insurance companies are also either requiring...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/adt-monitored-security-and-fire%E2%80%A6-meet-insurance-requirements","title":"ADT Monitored Security and Fire… Meet Insurance Requirements","summary":"More than ever before, we are helping homeowners who need to have monitored home burglar alarms and fire monitoring systems installed due to home insurance requirements. Some Insurance companies are also either requiring...","date_modified":"2024-05-07T16:59:47Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/protect-yourself-from-these-three-local-burglary-trends","html_content":"

Recent Crime Activity in the East Bay

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\"Hey, folks, you’re SecurityPro here! Let me tell you about wired security cameras. You know, in the world of home security, we've got a choice to make: wired or wireless. Now, wireless might sound all fancy, but let me ...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/wired-vs-wireless-security-cameras-how-to-choose-which-is-best","title":"Wired vs. Wireless Security Cameras: How to Choose Which is Best ","summary":"\"Hey, folks, you’re SecurityPro here! Let me tell you about wired security cameras. You know, in the world of home security, we've got a choice to make: wired or wireless. Now, wireless might sound all fancy, but let me ...","date_modified":"2023-10-13T20:24:55Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/unlocking-the-full-potential-of-google-nest-doorbell-and-nest-cam","html_content":"

You know what's one of my favorite things in this world? No… it's not cereal that's half full and half empty at the same time. It's not the mystery of socks disappearing in the laundry either. It's Google Nest Doorbells ...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/unlocking-the-full-potential-of-google-nest-doorbell-and-nest-cam","title":"Unlocking the Full Potential of Google Nest Doorbell and Nest Cam","summary":"You know what's one of my favorite things in this world? No… it's not cereal that's half full and half empty at the same time. It's not the mystery of socks disappearing in the laundry either. It's Google Nest Doorbells ...","date_modified":"2023-10-13T18:20:14Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/from-clapper-to-the-cloud-the-evolution-of-the-adt-smart-home","html_content":"

What are the smart home trends in 2025?

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Why Go Solar?

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/why-solar%E2%80%A6-what-are-the-benefits-of-going-solar","title":"Why Solar…? What Are the Benefits of Going Solar?","summary":"Why Go Solar?","date_modified":"2023-10-12T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/smart-energy-management-revolutionizing-your-homes-efficiency","html_content":"

What is smart energy efficiency?

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What should I look for in a smart home security system?

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/protecting-your-home-an-in-depth-look-at-the-adt-command-system","title":"Protecting Your Home: An In-Depth Look at the ADT Command System","summary":"What should I look for in a smart home security system?","date_modified":"2023-10-12T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/adt-smart-home-automation-a-secure-home-ecosystem","html_content":"

What is meant by smart home automation?

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/adt-smart-home-automation-a-secure-home-ecosystem","title":"ADT Smart Home Automation a Secure Home Ecosystem","summary":"What is meant by smart home automation?","date_modified":"2023-10-12T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/four-ways-to-arm-your-security-system%E2%80%A6-plus-security-notification","html_content":"

Many customers feel that you turn your security on or off… that’s it. However, there are multiple ways to arm your security system and reasons why you would want to arm the security system in different ways. Let’s check ...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/four-ways-to-arm-your-security-system%E2%80%A6-plus-security-notification","title":"Four Ways to Arm Your Security System… Plus Alert Notifications","summary":"Many customers feel that you turn your security on or off… that’s it. However, there are multiple ways to arm your security system and reasons why you would want to arm the security system in different ways. Let’s check ...","date_modified":"2023-10-06T21:24:06Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/designing-a-solar-system-with-batteries","html_content":"

Solar systems with batteries are becoming the most popular choice for system installations in California, especially since NEM 3.0 (net energy metering) started in mid April, 2023. Moving forward in California, solar bat...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/designing-a-solar-system-with-batteries","title":"Designing a Solar System with Batteries","summary":"Solar systems with batteries are becoming the most popular choice for system installations in California, especially since NEM 3.0 (net energy metering) started in mid April, 2023. Moving forward in California, solar bat...","date_modified":"2023-10-06T18:56:17Z"},{"id":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/your-protection-from-the-pge-%E2%80%9Cheart-attack%E2%80%9D-bill","html_content":"

Customers often say they need to sit down before opening their summer or winter PG&E bill. Ouch! Clients have seen some all time high bills this last year and are looking for a solution to protect themselves from the rat...

","url":"https://shscenergymanagement.com/smart-home-blog/f/your-protection-from-the-pge-%E2%80%9Cheart-attack%E2%80%9D-bill","title":"Your Protection from the PG&E “Heart Attack” Bill","summary":"Customers often say they need to sit down before opening their summer or winter PG&E bill. Ouch! Clients have seen some all time high bills this last year and are looking for a solution to protect themselves from the rat...","date_modified":"2023-10-03T20:06:40Z"}]}