For the second consecutive year, LA Solar Group has been awarded as one of the fastest growing companies in Los Angeles. The announcements are published by the Los Angeles Business…
The recycling program at CSUN was established in 1991 as a collaborative effort between Associated Students (A.S.) and the university to promote the benefits of recycling and divert recyclable materials…
It's been just over a year since we've expanded to a larger office space and we're excited about the solar system we just installed on our roof. As a leading solar installer, prior to moving in we knew the potential the building had to reduce energy from the grid as well as how much we…
Deciding whether you want to buy, lease, or finance your solar system and determining which options your contractor of choice offers is the third key factor to consider in your search. There are benefits to each, but there are also some misconceptions that might confuse homeowners. Buying Solar. Buying a new solar system is…
In the first of our three part series, we learned key factors on how to choose the right solar contractor. In our second part, we will learn about how to choose the right solar equipment when installing a solar system for your home. Once you select your contractor, you’re going to be asking what brands…
In this three part series, we’re going to discuss one of the most important and difficult tasks when going solar, choosing the right solar contractor. There are many solar companies in California that advertise themselves as “the best,” while third-party companies acting as brokers that recommend the “right solar company for you.” But what does…
Ever since 2012, the tiny house industry has been growing into a movement of cost-conscious, ecologically responsible homeowners. This is especially true in California. In fact, some California cities like Fresno and Ojai have permitted tiny houses to be built in homeowners’ backyards, which can then be rented out as supplemental income. One of the…
Los Angeles and California homeowners use less electricity per capita than residents in any other state, except for Rhode Island and New York. Although well-known for their environmental stewardship (which includes being energy-efficient where possible), part of the reason for that sparing usage is undoubtedly because utility-supplied electricity is so pricey. According to the Bureau…
It’s common knowledge that the less electricity you use, the more you save. That’s why energy-efficient appliances have become so widespread. But what about energy efficiency for homeowners who go solar? If you’re generating your own electricity powered by the sun, what difference does it make how much power you use? Lower Your Power Usage…
California homeowners don’t currently have to deal with power outages from hurricanes like those that hit Houston and Florida. However, there are always natural disasters that can knock the power out here, too: earthquakes, wildfires and the like. Occasional man-made problems can cause outages as well. You might think that homes with solar power would…