Solar panels & batteries in Northridge, CA
Northridge has a large stock of single-family homes with open, sunny roofs and very hot summers. For many families here, AC is the biggest line on the LADWP bill, and solar lines up directly with it.
Energy facts for Northridge 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 Northridge roofs
Many homes were built or rebuilt around the 1960s–1990s. Some still have original electrical panels, so a panel check is an important first step.
- Roof age, direction and shade
- Electrical panel capacity
- 12 months of LADWP usage
- HOA or design review, if any
We compare Northridge 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.
Northridge solar questions
Do older Northridge homes need a panel upgrade for solar?
Some do, especially homes with original 100-amp panels. We check during the free review and include any upgrade in the quote up front.
How hot does it need to be for solar to make sense?
It's about sun, not heat. Northridge gets plenty of both, and the heat drives AC usage that solar can offset.
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.