LADWP / SCE / Pasadena Water & Power / Burbank Water & Power Service Area
Solar Panels in Los Angeles County, California
VoltSol Energy serves 25 cities across Los Angeles County with off-grid solar installations. Our EG4 battery systems start at $8,700 — designed to reduce your LADWP / SCE / Pasadena Water & Power / Burbank Water & Power bill, provide backup power, and sidestep NEM 3.0 complexity.
County Snapshot — Los Angeles County
Utility Rate
SCE / LADWP / Pasadena Water & Power: Estimated $0.36/kWh residential rate. Southern California Edison (SCE) serves most of LA County at ~$0.36/kWh. City of Los Angeles is served by LADWP (municipal) at ~$0.24/kWh. Pasadena has municipal power at ~$0.22/kWh. Solar economics remain strong across all utilities, especially for SCE areas.
Permit Office
LA County Dept of Regional Planning / Individual City Building Departments / LADBS (City of LA) (Los Angeles County / individual cities). Typical turnaround: Same-day to 3 weeks (varies by jurisdiction; many cities use SolarAPP+). City of Los Angeles uses LADBS (LA Dept of Building and Safety) with SolarAPP+ same-day approval for eligible systems. Santa Clarita, Pasadena, Long Beach, Glendale, and other cities have their own building departments. Many jurisdictions have adopted SolarAPP+.
Climate Zone
Zone 8 / Zone 9 (coastal basin) / Zone 10 (inland valleys) / Zone 14 (desert): Zone 8/9: mild coastal basin climate (LA, Torrance, Long Beach) with moderate temperatures and marine layer influence. Zone 10: warm inland valleys (Pomona, West Covina) with hot summers. Zone 14: desert climate (Lancaster, Palmdale) with extreme heat and very high sun exposure. Excellent solar production throughout the county.
County Context
Los Angeles County spans from the Pacific coast through the LA basin and San Gabriel Valley to the high desert (Antelope Valley). Coastal areas experience marine layer influence but strong solar production. Inland valleys see hot summers with high cooling demand. Desert areas (Lancaster, Palmdale) have extreme summer heat with exceptional solar potential. High SCE rates in most areas drive strong solar economics, while LADWP areas benefit from backup power and energy independence.
Why Solar in Los Angeles County?
Homeowners in Los Angeles County are served by LADWP / SCE / Pasadena Water & Power / Burbank Water & Power, which has seen significant residential rate increases in recent years. Off-grid solar offers a way to lock in energy costs at installation prices and protect against future hikes.
Our systems combine rooftop solar panels, EG4 battery storage, and inverters to power your home’s most energy-intensive loads — like heating, cooling, and major appliances — without relying on the grid. That means no utility buyback complexity under NEM 3.0, and backup power during PSPS shutoffs or outages.
With the 30% federal solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) still available, the economics of solar in Los Angeles County are stronger than ever. Consult a tax professional to confirm your specific eligibility.