Read more about the article A Resource Guide to Claiming Solar Tax Credits in California
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A Resource Guide to Claiming Solar Tax Credits in California

Tax credits, rebates, and other solar incentives in Los Angeles have helped helped many thousands of homeowners across the Southland go solar in recent years. If you have recently installed a solar system in your home or are considering doing so, you should make sure you take advantage of any incentives for which you qualify,…

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Read more about the article What Is the Efficiency of Solar Panels Over Time?
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What Is the Efficiency of Solar Panels Over Time?

One of the first questions homeowners ask about going solar is “How long does the solar system’s efficiency last?” This is the right question to be asking, since if you get solar installed, you want to know that it’s going to provide power for a long time. Let’s Define “Efficiency” The first thing to know…

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Read more about the article How Much Does It Cost to Install Solar Panels in Los Angeles?
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How Much Does It Cost to Install Solar Panels in Los Angeles?

When you’re deciding to go solar, one of the first things you’ll want to know is “How much will it cost?” In general, it can range from $15,000-$30,000 before incentives or electric bill savings. But why is there such a wide range in prices, and why might installers quote you higher or lower figures? Let’s…

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Read more about the article What Are the Effects of Solar Eclipses on Solar Power in Los Angeles?
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What Are the Effects of Solar Eclipses on Solar Power in Los Angeles?

With the solar eclipse coming on Monday, August 21, 2017—and another coming in 2024—we’re getting more questions about the effects of solar eclipses on solar power. This is a great opportunity to discuss some basic facts about solar and what happens when the sun isn’t shining. Yes, Solar Eclipses Affect Solar Productivity Obviously, if the…

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Read more about the article Solar NEM 2.0 In California: Everything A Homeowner Needs To Know
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Solar NEM 2.0 In California: Everything A Homeowner Needs To Know

One of the biggest drivers of the rooftop solar trend has been net energy metering (NEM). NEM is an agreement between a homeowner and the local electric utility. Under NEM, homeowners generating excess electricity from their rooftop solar systems can send it back to the electric utility, which credits the customer’s bill. NEM benefits homeowners…

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Read more about the article Is It Worth Installing Solar Panels in Los Angeles?
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Is It Worth Installing Solar Panels in Los Angeles?

For years, net energy metering (NEM) has been a key driver for solar adoption. This arrangement obligates utilities to credit homeowners for any net unused energy sent from their rooftop solar systems. So in addition to saving on your electric bill, you could also “make” money on your excess power generation. That’s a great deal.However,…

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Read more about the article How Much Solar Power Do I Need For My Home?
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How Much Solar Power Do I Need For My Home?

If you’ve done any research into rooftop solar systems for your home, you’ll notice a lot of “average system size” numbers tossed around. The Center for Sustainable Energy puts the average residential system size at 5kW, as do many other sources. However, averages are only so useful when determining the proper system size for your…

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Read more about the article California Solar Utility Companies and Panel Connectivity
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California Solar Utility Companies and Panel Connectivity

There are usually a lot of questions that pop up when you consider going solar. One important question is how going solar affects your financial relationship with your local electric utility. If you go solar and connect your system to the electrical grid, how does that change your relationship to the utility? What if you…

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Read more about the article Guide To Rooftop Solar Panel Choices: Standard, Premium, or Supreme?
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Guide To Rooftop Solar Panel Choices: Standard, Premium, or Supreme?

Going solar is a unique consumer experience. Unless you are a licensed electrician or solar installer, you’re probably not going to buy a rooftop solar system’s individual components and assemble the system yourself. Instead, you’ll probably choose a solar contractor who will work with you to design a system tailored to your roof’s size and…

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Read more about the article Home Improvements That Increase Value 2017: Solar Roof Upgrades
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Home Improvements That Increase Value 2017: Solar Roof Upgrades

If you’re restoring a home—and especially if you’re restoring your roof—this is a great time to go solar. Since you’ve already committed to the expense of reroofing, why not also take advantage of the price of solar in Los Angeles? You can take care of your roof and lower your electric bills at the same…

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