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Solar Savings in Los Angeles

Solar in Los Angeles California has been the recent leading hand in most any environmental push for a healthier earth. Pushed forward and the agenda has been solar energy, not just for big companies who soak in green energy, but for the average homeowner who wants to eliminate their energy bill. Los Angeles solar savings are at $38,397, per homeowner over the course of 20 years. That’s an impressive number considering that included in that number are many homeowners who don’t do their research, don’t take their time. Take a moment to imagine your home it’s, individual footprint, what solar savings it could have with a few panels working passively in the sun. Now’s a good time. California has a 2020 commitment to have 33% of all energy produced in state to come from the sun. They’re lowering Los Angeles solar costs in order to meet this goal. Here are some tips for getting a cost-effective solar installation. Solar Savings Los Angeles by Home Each home has an opt...

The Solar Industry is Changing its Rules

Switching to Solar In Thousand Oaks, solar power is taking the fight against big energy companies like Southern California Edison that has them scrambling for business. So much energy is being channeled through solar that electrical plants which run 24/7 for Los Angeles are at risk of being completely shut down. We at Novel Remodeling love clean energy, but we want to warn you of changes in the solar industry that are going to cause problems for those who choose solar installation after July 1, 2017 in onset of NEM 2.0. Let’s talk about what the current rule is. What is NEM 1.0 When you apply for solar you’re asking to be a part of the grid, which means that the solar energy your panels accumulate goes into a big pool of energy that gets shared throughout the grid. So, at night when the sun’s down, you are given a credit of the excess energy you generated throughout the day and are able to use that energy when the sun’s down. Notice how NEM 1.0 works in your fav...

What to Ask Before Switching to Solar

As great as solar sounds (and is) for the future, there are some questions you need to ask yourself before joining the grid. Is there financial assistance available? Los Angeles has a habit of being an early adopter of green technologies. While they offer financial assistance for a plethora of solar technologies, solar rooftop installation isn’t one of them. While this is a raw deal for homeowners looking to make the switch, this allows for you to look a contractor that holds the most generous solar estimate. Novel Remodeling offers up to one thousand dollars in rebates, which in many cases is nearly 10% off the entire project. What kind of permits do I need? This is one of the most important questions. Laws surrounding permits can be very difficult to untangle in their specificity. The last thing you want to do is spend hours in the federal details of California, making decisions that ultimately cost more money and waste more time. Having a cont...

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