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Solar Features and Benefits

If you have a power bill of $150 or more a month, you can save  with solar now.
You can get a solar electrical system for no money down - you can lease or may a straight purchase, there are special
financing programs.
By saving up to 40 - 50% on your Solar Energy System, backed by tax credits and CSI rebates, you can act now and
save another 10 - 35% on you power bills. 
Any power that you do not use literally spins your meter backwards and you receive credit from your utility company. 
Accumulative savings over 15 - 25 years can be in the tens of thousands ( $20.000 -$160.000++ ) Solar is an Investment. 
Lock in low consistent energy cost now. As energy cost go up yo save more money. (6.5 - 15 % annual increase )
Most panel systems have a 25 year Warranty.
Let the Sun work for you, save money. No more Tiers  paying your electric bills. 


Site Survey and Evaluation

Willy Littlefield will provide a visual solar site survey. It takes about 10-20 minutes to do the survey.

Schedule a site survey. Scheduling a site survey allows us to dispatch Willy Littlefield our solar consultant to come to
your home where he can look for install locations. If your property is fit for solar we will give you a estimate.
Willy and the Solar Consultant members work together as a team to help you get the right P.V. solar energy system properly installed.

Start saving today - we will take care of everything, the survey paper work, permits, rebates, equipment, installation ................
everything.
We service Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.

Willy is Experienced and Licensed in the Following 
Master Plumber C 36         PLUMBING MANAGER WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
Master Builder  B, B1        WORKING IN CONSTRUCTION AND FRAMING SINCE 1978.
HVAC Expert   C 20         EXPERIENCED WITH MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, AIR CONDITIONING.    
Master Roofer   C 39               KEEPING HOMES COVERED AND PROTECTED.
Sanitary Sewer Expert C 42   BUILDING DRAINS AND SEWER SYSTEMS.

Willy was involved in solar energy starting back in 1980s when the prior tax credits and rebates still existed but then expired.
Willy encourages you to get your solar system now while the tax credits and rebates exist. The rebates are limited, it more than makes $ense, Solar helps you keep thousands of dollars of your money. 

If you purchase your Solar Energy System you can make a straight payment or finance your system, and take your utility bill to almost "Zero" and if you supply energy back to the utility company, the utility company will credit you back the difference at the end of the year.

If you finance your purchase of your solar energy system the finance payment should be about  less than you current monthly electric bill. When you take into account inflation your payments will be less that your bill after a couple years. The system should completely pay for itself after 4.5 - 7.5 years. After that the solar energy system is all yours, and so are the savings and any credit that you get from selling power back to the utility company. If you purchase a solar energy power system you can save over $160.000++ over 25 years. 

The Solar Energy Systems can be leased, purchased or you can do a power purchase agreement. - You can lease and get in with no money down and save 20-30% or you can purchase your system and own it and save more, or you can do a Power Purchase Agreement, P.P.A.s  allow you to just purchase the power you produce but at a lower amount than you would pay the utility company. Three ways for to you win and save money as you go green.

So if you do nothing about solar it will cost you $20.000 - $160.000++ over the next 25 years.
 
What does a solar energy system cost?  It is more expensive if you do nothing.

You save if you act now.

There never was a solar time like now.

Solar Energy Systems include:
  • Solar Panels
  • Inverter
  • Electric Panel
  • Grid tie-in
  • Comprehensive Evaluation and Analysis
  • Expert design of your  your photovoltaic solar energy system
  • Professional installations
  • Rebate administration support
  • Customer Care Support
  • Warrantied service & repair
  • Building permits
  • integration of solar power system design, engineering work, building permit, rebate approval, utility hookup, interconnection issues  and any required maintenance


Links and brief Government info below

California Solar Initiative rebates vary according to utility territory, system size, customer class, and performance and installation factors. The rebates automatically decline in "steps" based on the volume of solar megawatts (MWs) with confirmed project reservations within each utility service territory. The figure below shows the expected schedule for rebate decline over time. To find the currently applicable rebate level in your area, check the CSI Statewide Trigger Tracker, which tracks the currently available MWs at each step level per utility and per customer class. There are two incentive paths available to consumers: Expected Performance Based Buydown and Performance Based Incentive.

The EPBB incentive is a capacity-based incentive that is adjusted based on expected system performance calculated using an EPBB calculator that considers major design characteristics of the system, such as panel type, installation tilt, shading, orientation, and solar insolation available by location. The EPBB calculator estimates the expected performance of a solar system based various factors including the tilt, azimuth, location, PV module type and mounting type of a specific system.

The Energy Commission's Renewable Energy Program provided market-based incentives for new and existing utility-scale facilities powered by renewable energy. It also offered consumer rebates for installing new wind and solar renewable energy systems. The program also helps educate the public regarding renewable energy. Find out more about the history of the program.

From 1998 to December 31, 2006, the Energy Commission's Emerging Renewables Program funded grid-connected, solar/photovoltaic electricity systems under 30 kilowatts on homes and businesses in the investor-owned utilities' service areas, wind systems up to 50 kW in size, fuel cells (using a renewable fuel), and solar thermal electric. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) funded larger self-generation projects for businesses. Since 2007, the Emerging Renewables Program has focused on providing incentives toward the purchase and installation of small wind systems and fuel cells using a renewable fuel.

Effective 2007, the solar portion of the Emerging Renewables Program ended and was replaced with Senate Bill 1's vision for California to have two programs to support onsite solar projects: the Energy Commission's New Solar Homes Partnership and the California Public Utilities Commission's California Solar Initiative. In addition, there would be a variety of solar programs offered through the publicly owned utilities. This statewide effort is known collectively as Go Solar California and has a statewide campaign goal of 3,000 MW of solar generating capacity with a budget of $3.35 billion.

The CPUC's California Solar Initiative (CPUC ruling - R.04-03-017) moved the consumer renewable energy rebate program for existing homes from the Energy Commission to the utility companies under the direction of the CPUC. This incentive program also provides cash back for solar energy systems of less than one megawatt to existing and new commercial, industrial, government, nonprofit, and agricultural properties. The CSI has a budget of $2 billion over 10 years, and the goal is to reach 1,940 MW of installed solar capacity by 2016.

The Energy Commission's New Solar Homes Partnership, a $400 million program, offers incentives to encourage solar installations, with high levels of energy efficiency, in the residential new construction market for investor-owned electric utility service areas. The goal of the NSHP is to install 400 MW of capacity by 2016.


investor-owned utility territories: Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E.)

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Utility Companies and Renewable Energy

In 2002, California established its Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Program, with the goal of increasing the percentage of renewable energy in the state's electricity mix to 20 percent of retail sales by 2017. The 2003 Integrated Energy Policy Reportrecommended accelerating that goal to 20 percent by 2010, and the 2004 Energy Report Update further recommended increasing the target to 33 percent by 2020. The state's Energy Action Plan supported this goal. In 2006 under Senate Bill 107, California's 20 percent by 2010 RPS goal was codified. The legislation required retail sellers of electricity to increase renewable energy purchases by at least 1 percent per year with a target of 20 percent renewables by 2010. Publicly owned utilities set their own RPS goals recognizing the intent of the legislature to attain the 20 percent by 2010 target.

On November 17, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Executive Order S-14-08 requiring that "...[a]ll retail sellers of electricity shall serve 33 percent of their load with renewable energy by 2020." The following year, Executive Order S-21-09 directed the California Air Resources Board, under its AB 32 authority, to enact regulations to achieve the goal of 33 percent renewables by 2020.

In the ongoing effort to codify the ambitious 33 percent by 2020 goal, SBX1-2 was signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., in April 2011. In his signing comments, Governor Brown noted that "This bill will bring many important benefits to California, including stimulating investment in green technologies in the state, creating tens of thousands of new jobs, improving local air quality, promoting energy independence, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions."

This new RPS preempts the California Air Resources Board's 33 percent Renewable Electricity Standard and applies to all electricity retailers in the state including publicly owned utilities, investor-owned utilities, electricity service providers, and community choice aggregators. All of these entities must adopt the new RPS goals of 20 percent of retails sales from renewables by the end of 2013, 25 percent by the end of 2016, and the 33 percent requirement being met by the end of 2020.

Timeline of California's Renewables Portfolio Standard

  • 2002: Senate Bill 1078 establishes the RPS program, requiring 20% of retail sales from renewable energy by 2017.
  • 2003: Energy Action Plan I accelerated the 20% deadline to 2010.
  • 2005: Energy Action Plan II recommends a further goal of 33% by 2020.
  • 2006: Senate Bill 107 codified the accelerated 20% by 2010 deadline into law.
  • 2008: Governor Schwarzenegger issues Executive Order S-14-08 requiring 33% renewables by 2020.
  • 2009: Governor Schwarzenegger issues Executive Order S-21-09 directing the California Air Resources Board, under its AB 32 authority, to adopt regulations by July 31, 2010, consistent with the 33% renewable energy target established in Executive Order S-14-08.
  • 2011: Senate Bill X1-2, signed by Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr., codifies 33% by 2020 RPS.

RELATED LINKS

Links to the different program categories and general information about renewable energy and current Renewable Energy Program rebates and incentives are listed above.

For assistance regarding the Renewable Energy Program areas, please contact:

Renewable Energy Call Center
Toll Free - 800-555-7794
Outside California - 916-654-4058
E-mail: renewable@energy.state.ca.us
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Residential Solar Incentive Program

Go Solar L.A.!

As of 10:00 AM, September 1, we reopened the Solar Incentive Program (SIP), which provides a one-time incentive payment to LADWP residential and commercial customers who install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on their property.

We appreciate your patience and feedback throughout the process of revising the program and “catching up” with the high volume of applications, pending inspections, and rebate requests.

Aimed at meeting the goals of the state’s SB 1 “Million Solar Roofs” legislation, the program is designed to reduce customers’ cost of installing solar PV systems. In doing so, our goal is to spark the installation of reliable, well-designed solar generating systems throughout the City and to help establish a robust and viable solar PV industry in Los Angeles.
Learn about the revised program guidelines, news, updates and announcements.
What is the Solar Incentive Program and how does it work?
Find out the program status, including current incentive levels and amount of capacity remaining in the current step.
Tips and resources on selecting a qualified solar system installer and the right solar system for you.
Find out how to qualify and participate.
Once you are ready to apply, begin the process with the online tool PowerClerk.


Southern California Edison

Go Solar, California! - California Solar Initiative (CSI)

As part of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's $3.3 billion, Million Solar Roofs Program, California has set a goal to create 3,000 megawatts of new, solar-produced electricity by 2017 - moving the state toward a cleaner energy future while helping to lower the cost of "going solar."

You can support renewable energy and help save the environment when you take advantage of financial incentives for installing eligible photovoltaic systems, as part of the California Solar Initiative. In addition, you will play an important role helping the state move toward a cleaner energy future.

To find out more information on the current incentive level for “going solar,” please refer to the CSI Incentive Trigger Tracker chart.
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investor-owned utility territories: Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E.) Solomon sun power

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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power – (New On-Line Account):

  1. Have your LA DWP bill in front of you.
  2. Log onto their website www.ladwp.com
  3. Click on “Access Your Account” under the Customer Service section on the top right hand side of the homepage.
  4. Register your account now:
    ·         Click on “New User? Register Here” 
    ·         Enter all required information in the appropriate fields. Once all information has been input, you will have access to your online account.
  5. Once you are in your account, click the box labeled “Account History” on the left hand side of the page. Your account/usage information will be compiled on the screen.
  6. Print out your records.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power – (Existing On-Line Account):

  1. Log onto their website www.ladwp.com
  2. Click on “Access Your Account” under the Customer Service section on the top right hand side of the page.
  3. Log into your account by entering your user name and password.
  4. Once you are in your account, click the box labeled “Account History” on the left hand side of the page. Your account/usage information will be compiled on the screen.
  5. Print out your records.

Southern California Edison – (New On-Line Account):

  1. Have your SCE bill in front of you.
  2. Log onto their website www.sce.com
  3. Click on “Access Your Account” under the Customer Service section on the top right hand side of the homepage.
  4. Register your account now:
    ·         Click on “register” 
    ·         Enter all required information in the appropriate fields. Once all information has been input, you will have access to your online account.
  5. Click on “View Past Energy Use” under the My Account Section in the middle of the page.
  6. Once you are in your account, click the box labeled “Usage Register History”. Your usage information will be compiled in front of you on the screen.
  7. Print out your records.

Southern California Edison – (Existing On-Line Account):

  1. Log onto their website www.sce.com
  2. Log into your account by entering your user name and password.
  3. Click on “View Past Energy Use” under the My Account Section in the middle of the page.
  4. Once you are in your account, click the box labeled “Usage Register History”. Your usage information will be compiled in front of you on the screen.
  5. Print out your records.
Please provide a Copy of most recent electric bill (all pages)

Schedule a site survey. Scheduling a site survey allows us to dispatch Willy Littlefield our Solar Consultant to your address where he can look for install locations, complete a simple site survey. The Solar Electric Systems team members work together to help you get the right P.V. solar energy system.The estimate is free and is a two part process.

CITIES WE SERVICE

A - Agoura Hills, Alameda, Alhambra, Aliso Viejo, Altadena, Anaheim, Apple Valley, Aqua Dulce, Arcadia, Arleta, Artesia, Athens, Atwater, Avalon, Azusa

B - Bakersfield, Baldwin Hills, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Boyle Heights, Bradbury, Brea, Brentwood, Bel Air, Buena Park, Burbank

C - Calabasas, Camarillo, Canoga Park, Canyon Country, Carson, Castaic, Century City, Cerritos, Channel Islands, Chatsworth, Chino, Chinatown, Chino, Chino Hills, Chula Vista, Citrus Heights, City of Industry, City Terrace, Claremont, Commerce, Compton, Corona, Costa Mesa, Covina, Cudahy, Culver City, Cypress

D - Dana Point, Diamond Bar, Dominguez, Downey, Duarte

E - Eagle Rock, East Los Angeles, Echo Park, El Cerrito, El Monte, El Rio, El Sereno, Encino, El Segundo

F - Fairmont, Fillimore, Florence, Fontana, Fountain Valley, Fullerton

G - Garden Grove, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Glenview, Granada Hills

H - Hacienda Heights, Hancock Park, Harbor City, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Hidden Springs, Highland Park, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Huntington Park, Hyde Park

I - Inglewood, Irvine, Irwindale

L - La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, La Habra, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, La Palma, La Puente, La Verne, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Balboa, Lake Forest, Lake Los Angeles, Lake Sherwood, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lawndale, Lincoln Heights, Little Rock, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Los Angeles, Los Feliz, Lynwood

M - Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, Maywood, Mission Hills, Mission Viejo, Monrovia, Montclair, Montebello, Monterey Hills, Monterey Park, Montrose, Moorpark, Moreno Valley

N - Newhall, Newport Beach, North Hills, North Hollywood, Northridge, Norwalk

O - Oak Park, Oakwood, Ontario, Orange, Orange County, Oxnard

P - Pacific Palisades, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Panorama City, Paramount, Park Labrea, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Placentia, Playa Del Rey, Pomona, Porter Ranch, Porth Hueneme

R - Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Santa Margarita, Redondo Beach, Reseda, Rialto, Riverside, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rosemead, Rowland Heights

S - San Buenaventura, San Clemente, San Dimas, San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Juan Capistrano, San Marino, San Pedro, Santa Ana, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Santa Paula, Saticoy, Saugus, Seal Beach, Sepulveda, Shadow Hills, Sherman Oaks, Sherman Village, Sierra Madre, Signal Hill, Simi Valley, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Stanton, Stevenson Ranch, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar

T - Tarzana, Temple City, Thousand Oaks, Toluca Lake, Topanga, Torrance, Tujunga, Tustin

U - Universal City, Upland

V - Valencia, Valley Village, Val Verde, Van Nuys, Venice, Ventura, Vermont, Vernon, Villa Park

W - Walnut, Watts, West Covina, West Hills, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Westlake Village, Westminster, Westwood, Whittier, Wilmington, Wilshire-La Brea, Windsor Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills

Y - Yorba Linda

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