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Solar Permits Requiring lateral load calcs
Within the last year, a number of building departments in Orange County have started including the following requirements for Solar Permits. Provide structural lateral calculations by a licensed professional engineer or architect per 2007 CBC. Showing that affected existing lateral resisting elements are no more than 10% overstressed according to 2007 CBC. Exception:Lateral analysis is [...]
Solar Home
Solar Energy System Costs An average solar system in Southern California usually ranges from 10 and 30 solar panels and an inverter. A Solar Powered Home Could Save $100,000 to $300,000 or even much more in future Energy Costs. You could also protect your retirement by purchasing a solar power system for your home today. [...]
Solar Energy Design Considerations for your Home
Solar Energy is becoming more common in the United States and especially in Southern California including Orange County and San Diego County. If you are considering a solar energy system for your home, there are some design considerations that will help make your system cost effective, reliable and safe. Cost Effective Solar Energy The first and most [...]
Evaluating Solar Companies
Choosing 3 Solar Companies from Hundreds Right now, we are seeing a flood of new solar companies joining the solar installation ranks in Southern California. Every day, a new website goes up proclaiming years of experience and yet, there are only a couple dozen real players out there. Every year, several hundred solar companies try [...]
