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Climate And Environment / Solar Energy
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has launched a new program to provide free solar panels and battery storage to low-income families in Los Angeles. This initiative aims to help residents save money on their electricity...
The LADWP’s new solar program addresses critical challenges related to energy affordability and grid stability. By fully subsidizing the cost of solar and battery installations, the program removes a significant barrier for low-income households that often cannot afford the upfront investment.
The program leverages the state-funded "self-generation incentive program," ensuring substantial financial backing. Unlike some other utility programs, LADWP was not subject to recent state-level cuts to rooftop solar incentives, meaning customers will receive full credit for excess energy they generate or store.
While rooftop solar adoption has declined in recent years, LADWP is prioritizing battery storage to maximize the benefits of solar energy. Battery storage allows households to use solar energy even when the sun is not shining, addressing the "solar cliff" phenomenon and enhancing grid resilience during peak demand periods and power outages.
To apply for the program, residents and apartment owners must work with approved solar developers, who will generally submit the application. Applications will be accepted until funding runs out, so interested customers should identify an approved contractor as soon as possible. A searchable list of contractors is available on the LADWP website.
Single-family households making 80% or less than the area median income, and apartment buildings with at least five low-income units or 80% of households with incomes at or below 60% of the area median income.
The program fully covers the cost of solar panel and battery storage installation.
Interested customers should identify an approved solar developer, who will generally submit the application on their behalf.
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