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State-wide legislation are mandating private and municipal utilities to help California remain on track to meet it’s 2030 sustainable goals - reduce 40% carbon emissions and achieve 50% renewable energy.…
LA Solar Group, in partnership with Tesla, is one of Southern California’s certified Powerwall 2 battery storage installers. Our partnership requires us to process the Self-Generation Incentive Program - SGIP…
The sun, as powerful it is has its ups and downs. More sunshine in the summer and less in the winter. So with sunshine fluctuating between the seasons, when is…
The global revolution to be more responsible with energy use has changed how we consume one of our most demanding resource, electricity. Sustainable technologies such as wind and solar has…
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…
