Rolling Hills Estates Goes Solar

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2012  /PRNewswire/ --Did you know that non-renewable electricity is one of the top sources of the world's pollution? (epa.gov) Amongst the various types of clean energy, Solar is currently making huge headway in efficiency and affordability, elevating itself to the level of a serious competitor to mainstream electricity. In addition to the positive environmental benefits of solar, there are also many other personal incentives for the local homeowner to consider. Residential solar drastically lowers the home electric bill by as much as 50%-98%, allows for the possibility of state-provided tax rebates, and raises the value of the property.  Solar unequivocally represents a move from degradation to restoration and CEGA is there to help streamline the upgrade to solar.

CEGA, a solar engineering and consulting firm from Los Angeles, CA, contributes through a large network of Solar Contractors across the state, providing solar energy systems to the commercial and residential sectors. Through CEGA's vast experience and industry knowledge, they lay out some easy guidelines to see how optimal solar is for one's home: (for additional information contact a CEGA representative):

• The home should be at least 1200 square feet, with a minimum electric bill of $140 a month in order to ensure energy efficiency.
• The roof must be assessed for size, type (sloped or flat), and direction it's facing. This will help calculate the size of panels needed, how many can be used, and how they will be installed.
• Often utility companies offer tax rebates. Depending on your county/city they can provide up to a 30% rebate and a property tax exemption.

Just recently a 5.5 KW residential solar system was completed by CEGA affiliate Lenders Construction, in Rolling Hills Estates, California. The residence is 3800 sq ft, with two floors, pool, and Jacuzzi – consuming a lot of energy - and solar delivered savings of $260 a month. The installation time was short – in four days the solar system was integrated and completed. CEO Norman Lenders of Lenders Construction had expanded his contracting business a few months ago and is excited to be working with CEGA in the solar industry: "It was just time for me to get started, it was the right time – and the people at CEGA are good, hardworking guys." Lenders goes on to explain,  "I'm looking to be doing this all the time, an installation every week. People are coming to realize that having solar panels isn't a novelty – it's like your car – you make payments on it, but it's essential to your day-to-day life!"

As solar spreads across the markets, CEGA will continue to mobilize experienced contractors and together, create cost-efficient solar solutions providing the most benefits to the customers.

CEGA – Tel: (818) 334-5540 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cega.bz
Lenders Construction – Tel: (310) 678-0593 E-mail: [email protected]

SOURCE CEGA