Southern California gets 300 days of sunshine a year. Right now, that energy is going to waste while you pay SoCalGas every month. Solar water heating changes that — cutting your bill by 70–80% while you qualify for a 30% Federal Tax Credit and up to $4,500 in SoCalGas rebates.
A solar water heating system typically pays for itself in 3–5 years — then delivers free hot water for 25+ more years.
We design and install systems sized for your home's hot water demand. A 4-person household typically needs just one collector (≈40 sq ft) to meet daily hot water needs.
Hotels, laundromats, apartment buildings — we size and install systems for any scale. SoCalGas commercial rebates available through 2024 and beyond.
Between the 30% Federal Tax Credit, SoCalGas rebate up to $4,500, and monthly savings of 70–80% on water heating, most systems pay for themselves within 3–5 years.
Once the system is paid off, your hot water is essentially free. The average system lasts 30 years — that's 25+ years of dramatically lower bills.
Gas prices go up. Solar is free. Once you're on solar, SoCalGas rate hikes no longer affect your hot water costs. You're insulated from energy market volatility permanently.
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Every day you wait costs you money in wasted energy, damaged pipes, or higher repair bills. The estimate is free. The call takes 2 minutes.
One of the few contractors in California with both a Plumbing and Solar C-46 license. We handle residential solar power systems up to 10kW.
Connect to the utility grid and earn credits for excess power you generate. The most popular and cost-effective solar setup.
Store excess solar energy for use at night or during outages. Energy independence with reliable backup power when you need it most.
Complete independence from the utility grid. Ideal for remote properties or homeowners who want total energy self-sufficiency.
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Real numbers, rebates, and what to expect from solar in Southern California.
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