Editorial
Editorial Policy
Last updated: May 9, 2026. This policy explains how content on rchrenewables.com is researched, written, reviewed, and corrected.
Our editorial mission
RCH Renewables publishes educational content about solar, battery storage, EV charging, and electrical work to help San Diego homeowners and businesses make confident, well-informed decisions. Every article, page, and guide on this site is written to be accurate, practical, and free of hype. We do not publish content designed to mislead or to rank for keywords it cannot honestly serve.
Research and sourcing standards
All factual claims must be traceable to a verifiable source before publication. Our sourcing hierarchy:
- Primary sources: Utility rate filings (e.g., SDG&E advice letters), CPUC rulings, manufacturer product specifications, government agency publications.
- Field experience: Installation counts, pricing, and job observations are drawn directly from RCH's project records and owner statements.
- Industry research: LBNL, NREL, Zillow research reports, and peer-reviewed studies for market and value claims.
- Verified third-party data: Google Search Console, DataForSEO, and GA4 for traffic and keyword statistics cited in our content strategy documentation.
We do not cite estimates as facts. We do not publish incentive or credit information we cannot verify is currently active in our service area. When a program has ended (such as the residential solar ITC after December 2025), we remove or update references promptly.
Review process
Each article is reviewed by the co-founder who did not author it before publication. This cross-review pattern ensures that technical claims are checked by a working contractor, not just the original author.
Service pages (solar, battery, EV, electrical) are reviewed by both founders for accuracy before launch and revisited when product specifications, pricing, or incentive eligibility changes.
Content that involves financial figures (pricing, savings estimates, credit eligibility) is treated as YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) content and held to a higher sourcing standard. Claims in this category must cite a primary source or an owner-confirmed field observation.
Content rules we enforce without exception
- ✓No fabricated statistics, testimonials, photos, or job counts. All figures come from verified records or cited external sources.
- ✓No references to incentive programs that are expired, unavailable in our service area, or restricted to income-qualified applicants (without clearly stating that restriction).
- ✓No named commercial clients in published copy. Client descriptions use category language only (e.g., "regional healthcare provider") to protect confidential relationships.
- ✓Pricing shown is verified against current install records and is updated when equipment costs change. We do not publish outdated pricing without a clear disclaimer.
Use of AI in content production
Some content on this site is drafted with AI writing assistance. All AI-assisted drafts are reviewed, edited, and approved by the credited author before publication. The AI does not determine what claims are made or what sources are cited. Those decisions are made by our founders based on their direct field experience and verified research. See our AI Disclosure for full details.
Corrections and updates
We correct factual errors promptly. When a significant correction is made to an article, we update the "last updated" date on the page and, where material, note what changed in the article body.
If you believe something on this site is factually incorrect, please contact us. We take accuracy seriously and respond to correction requests.
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