March’s Solar Saturday “Time of Use rates – what utilities and solar companies DON’T want you to know!”

California Green Designs presents Solar Saturdays a series of free seminars hosted at California Green Designs offices in Tarzana the Second Saturday of every month.

Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10:00 AM

“Time of Use rates – what utilities and solar companies DON’T want you to know!”

Come to our Solar Saturday in TARZANA and find out just what a time of use meter (or smart meters) means for you electric rates and usage, And how this really effects solar. Find out on February 11th at 10 am in TARZANA.

Solar Saturdays is a on going series of solar seminars on the Second Saturday of every month.

Meet at 10am for coffee. The presentation starts at 10:15 will last around 45 minutes and we’ll set aside time for questions. Our Energy Specialists are here for you.

Checkout our Facebook Event Page for more details, or call to RSVP at (818) 705 3474

Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10:00 AM

“Time of Use rates – what utilities and solar companies DON’T want you to know!”

California Green Designs

18226 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

We’re across the street from the Encino Library, the Southwest corner of Nestle and Ventura.
Free Parking in the back of the building.

 

 

 

 

 

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Your Solar Nest Egg

What Solar Can Do For You

We’ve been doing a little math here at CAGD, creating some savings charts for the latest solar proposals, we have been getting some pretty impressive results.

Even a 2kW solar electric system creates a nice little Solar Nest Egg for you, the homeowner to put towards retirement or the kids’ college fund. We thought we’d share some of the numbers.

If your Solar Electric System saved you $50/month:

Savings in 20 years with conservative utility price increases:

Over $28,000

Savings in 20 years with interest:

Over $51,000

 

What could you do with your Solar Nest Egg?

Retirement?

Kids College Fund?

Home Improvement?

Vacations?

 

What will your savings be?

This is a great example, but every solar installation is different, lease or buy? Roof mount or ground mount? 2kW or 10? SCE or LADWP? There are quite a few variables. Interested in finding out what your potential savings could be? Contact us at (818) 705 3474, and we’ll lay out a savings chart for your specific potential solar electric installation.

February’s Solar Saturday “Are Solar Rebates Still Available?”

California Green Designs presents Solar Saturdays a series of free seminars hosted at California Green Designs offices in Tarzana the Second Saturday of every month.

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM

“Are Solar Rebates Still Available?

Why 2012 is the year to take the plunge.”

Are the Solar Rebates still available in Los Angeles? With the ever growing number of installation in both LADWP and SCE territories, will 2012 be the best year to install? Find out on February 11th at 10 am in TARZANA.

Solar Saturdays is a on going series of solar seminars on the Second Saturday of every month.

Met at 10am for coffee. The presentation starts at 10:15 will last around 45 minutes Have question about solar or the rebates? Our Energy Specialists are here to help.

Checkout our Facebook Event Page for more details, or call to RSVP at (818) 705 3474

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM

Are Solar Rebates Still Available? Why 2012 is the year to take the plunge.

California Green Designs

18226 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

We’re across the street from the Encino Library, the Southwest corner of Nestle and Ventura.
Free Parking in the back of the building.

 

Missed January’s Solar Saturday? Read the Wrap Up.

Wrap up of January’s Solar Saturday: “Is Free Solar Really Free?”

On Saturday, January 14^th, 2012, California Green Designs, a locally owned and operated solar installer serving Los Angeles for over 25-years, held a seminar set to answer this question.  Daily radio ads in LA repeat a promise of “Free Solar” over and over and many people think it is a scam.  How can something that has cost tens of thousands of dollars in the recent past and that was thought to be only for the ‘rich’ all of a sudden become free?  It is a fair question.

“Considering the recent political accusations that special government loans and grants were given to failed companies such as Solyndra in return for campaign donations, now is a time for solar advocates to exhibit the highest possible integrity,” says Sevan Varteressian, owner of CA-Green.

At the seminar, Sales Manager, Dan Burtt shared examples and gave explanations that cleared up the inaccurate statements being made in the radio adds.  “Solar is not free – however, special financing programs enable people with good credit to have solar installed with no upfront fees; and as long as their solar payment is less than their utility payment, they can obtain solar without adding net cost.  In some cases, depending on the client’s situation, their net monthly costs will even go down by adding solar to their home. “  Dan finished with, “Make no mistake – it’s not free; but it is a savvy way to save money and the environment.”

California Green Designs is hosting a series of seminars on the Second Saturday of every month that are specifically designed to dispel rumors and myths about solar.  For more info on the next Solar Saturday, “Are Solar Rebates Still Available? Why 2012 is the year to take the plunge.” click here:  Solar Saturdays

New in 2012: Solar Saturdays

California Green Designs is proud to present Solar Saturdays a new series of free seminars hosted at California Green Designs offices in Tarzana the second Saturday of every month.

Saturday, January 14, 2012, 10:00 AM

Free Solar: “$0 Down Solar – Are the radio ads real, or is it a scam?”

Come to our Solar Saturday in SFV on Jan. 14 at 10am and find out what all talk about Free Solar, the frequent topic of solar ads flooding the air waves of California, are they real? Is there a catch?.

This is the first of our ongoing series of free seminars on solar.

The presentation will last around 45 minutes We’ll also provide some refreshments and set aside some time for Q & A, have question about solar? Our Energy Specialists are here to answer them.

Checkout our Facebook Event Page for more details, or call to RSVP at (818) 705 3474

Saturday, January 14, 2012, 10:00 AM

Free Solar: “$0 Down Solar – Are the radio ads real, or is it a scam?”

California Green Designs

18226 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA

We’re across the street from the Encino Library, the corner of Nestle and Ventura.

 

Read the Wrap Up

 Next Month: “Are there Still Solar Rebates in LA?”

Season’s Greetings from all of us at California Green Designs

Wishing you a festive holiday season and a great 2012!

 

The office will be closed Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd.

7 Reasons Why You Should Get a Solar Powered Charging Station for Your New Electric Car

1)    Reduce air pollution Energy and Transportation are the top two causes of air pollution.  Air pollution contributes to diseases including cancer and asthma.  It irritates our eyes, makes us feel tired throughout our day and gives us headaches.  2)    Gas prices at $5.00   Gas prices are still on the rise & Electricity rates climb at an average of 6 to 7% per year.  These two costs combined will increases an average family’s monthly expenses by more than $300 per month within the next few years.  Will you be able to afford this? 3)    Stop supporting foreign oil The greatest threat to US national security occurs when unfriendly nations can afford to fund attacks.  The greatest transfer of wealth in the history of mankind is from the US to the Middle East for oil – and it continues. Do your part; Power your car from here. 4)     High electric rates Californians have some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and they are currently on the rise.  The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power officials say the utility needs rate increases of at least 15 percent over the next three years. SCE is proposing a 7.2% increase in 2012 alone. And while the utility companies have started shifting towards cleaner sources of energy, the makeup still includes coal, nuclear, and natural gas. A solar electric system can give your car almost complete independence from these non-renewable forms of energy.   5)    You don’t need much power Even a small 2.5 kW system can keep the average drivers’ electric car all charged up, all year round. You may not even need to have the cash, look into leasing your solar electric system.  6)    Collect energy during the day, charge at night A solar electric system can generate electricity and then be “stored” on the grid, come home at night and power the car.  7)    The solar panels for your car don’t need to be on your garage They can be anywhere on your roof, you can have a car port, or even place the panels in your backyard. EV and PV, almost seems like a match made in Carbon Footprint Heaven.

Have you starting thinking about your taxes?

TAX TIME IS HERE – from a solar perspective anyway!

September is a month that always seems to go by fast – isn’t it?  It takes 6 to 10 weeks to maneuver the solar permitting and utility interconnect process; if you want to get a 2011 tax credit for your solar installation, now is time to ACT.

 

To make this even easier for you, from now until November 11^th, California Green Designs is offering 6-Months, SAME AS CASH on all Sunpower solar purchases along with other Great Financing Offers.

Join us this Weekend at the Los Angeles Home Show

Join California Green Designs this weekend at the LA Convention Center for the Los Angeles Home and Garden Show, now under new management, the show has blossomed and is now much more organized.

Come by and engage our experts on any and all questions solar. Prices on panels are down, the LADWP rebate may have finally stabilized, find out about solar energy production in fall, and why it’s so high. Don’t forget we now have a no money down lease option that actually is in favor of the homeowner.

Show Hours

• Friday, September 30             Noon-8pm
• Saturday, October 1               10am-6pm
• Sunday, October 2                  10am-5pm

Show Location

The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90015

South Hall K

Admission is free and open to the public.

Visit losangeleshomeshow.net for more information.

AltCar, the most Addicting Green Show in Los Angeles this Weekend

Join California Green Designs this weekend for AltCar in Santa Monica, California at the Civic Auditorium on Friday Sept. 30 and Saturday Oct. 1. We’ll be there showing off our solar wares, and ready to take all your questions about the new pricing for panels (they’ve dropped!) what’s happening with the solar rebate throughout Los Angeles, and how you can make a difference in your community by hosting a solar party.

You can also test drive the Leaf, Volt, Prius V, iMiEV, CT200h, HS250h, Camry Hybrid, and over a dozen other hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles, and  small cars (i.e. Smart Car).

Altcar is the most addicting green show in Los Angeles, the speakers and their topics are great, the attendance high and excited, and everything on display interesting and high quality. This is the show you don’t want to miss.

The event is free and open to the public!

Free Bike Valet.

Visit www.altcarexpo.com for more information.