Solar panels & batteries in Los Angeles, CA
Most homes inside the City of Los Angeles are served by LADWP, the largest city-owned utility in the country. LADWP isn't on NEM 3.0, so exported solar is still credited near the retail rate, which keeps solar math simple for most LA homeowners.
Energy facts for Los Angeles homes on LADWP
How solar works on Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
LADWP is a city-owned utility and is not on NEM 3.0. It still uses net metering, so solar you send to the grid during the day is credited close to the retail rate. That keeps the math simple: size the system to your yearly usage and most of your energy charges go away.
Because exports are still valuable on LADWP, a battery is optional. Families add one mainly for backup power during outages, not for savings.
What we look for on Los Angeles roofs
From Valley ranch homes to hillside houses and Craftsman bungalows, LA roofs vary widely. Permits go through LADBS, which your installer files and we track.
- Roof age, direction and shade
- Electrical panel capacity
- 12 months of LADWP usage
- HOA or design review, if any
We compare Los Angeles solar installers for you
MyPowerCo is a family-owned solar company. Instead of one company's price, you get proposals from vetted, licensed installers, side by side and in writing. Then we manage the project with you until your system is on.
1. Free review
Send a recent LADWP bill. We check your usage, roof and panel at no cost.
2. Compare quotes
See itemized options from multiple installers, with and without a battery.
3. We manage it
Your installer handles permits and install. We track every step through permission to operate.
Los Angeles solar questions
Is all of Los Angeles on LADWP?
Most of the City of LA is. Some nearby cities, like Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena, have their own utilities, and many surrounding areas are on SCE. We confirm yours first.
How do solar permits work in the City of LA?
Residential solar permits go through LADBS. Your installer handles the filing and inspection, and we keep you updated at each step.
Is LADWP on NEM 3.0?
No. NEM 3.0 applies to PG&E, SCE and SDG&E. LADWP is a city utility with its own net metering program that credits exported solar near the retail rate.
Do I need a battery with solar on LADWP?
Not for savings. Under LADWP net metering, a battery mainly adds backup power during outages.
Nearby areas we serve
Savings and rates are estimates based on 2026 averages. Your quote uses your actual usage and current utility terms.
See what your roof could produce.
Send us your last electric bill. We'll design a system for your home, show you the real numbers with and without a battery, and give you a written quote you can compare against anyone else's.