Door-to-Door Sales
Inexperienced reps and high-pressure sales tactics can push homeowners to make a decision before fully understanding the system, price, or contract.
California Residential Solar Advisor Mark
Before Going Solar,
Know What You're Signing Up For.
With years of hands-on residential solar experience, Mark helps California homeowners see beyond the sales pitch—comparing system design, equipment, financing, and long-term costs to make a better-informed decision.
- Planning a new solar system
- Adding to an existing system
- Adding solar for an ADU
- Get the facts. Make the right call.
mark-hero.jpgWhy Solar Might Go Wrong?
The problem often isn't solar itself — it's making a decision before you know exactly what you're getting.
Online Ads
“Free solar” and “low monthly payments” sound great, but the real cost depends on the details of the offer.
Friend Referrals
A great system for someone else may not be the right one for your home, energy use, or budget.
Mark Helps You Get Solar Right
Every home is different. Mark looks at your energy use, roof, future needs, battery options, pricing, and budget to help you put the right system together.
01Energy UseSize the system around your current and future energy needs
02Your RoofPlan around roof space, orientation, and real-world conditions
03Future NeedsAccount for EVs, ADUs, pools, A/C, and other future loads
04BatteryMatch battery capacity to daily use and backup needs
05The ProposalCompare the whole offer — not just the monthly payment or price
06BudgetLook at payment options and the long-term cost
“No pressure. Just the information you need to make the right decision.”
Why Choose Mark?
Solar Expertise. Building Experience.
With years of hands-on experience in residential solar and construction, Mark understands solar, battery storage, utility rates, home energy use, and financing options. His building experience also gives him valuable insight into construction requirements, including solar requirements for new ADUs.
More importantly, Mark knows that a good solar system isn't just about panels—it's about bringing together smart system design, your household's needs, and long-term costs.
Mark makes complex solar topics easy to understand, so homeowners can clearly compare their options and choose a solution that truly fits their home and budget.
10 Yr+Solar & Construction Experience
1,000+Homeowner Consultations
400+Projects Served
Why this site exists
Why I Built This Website?
Over the years, I've seen too many homeowners sign solar contracts without fully understanding what they're getting. Some end up with the wrong system, pay more than they expected, or simply realize too late that the plan wasn't right for their home.
That's why I built this website — to make solar easier to understand, compare, and evaluate before you sign.
My goal: help you understand your options and choose the right solar solution for your home.
Los Angeles solar planning
What Los Angeles Homeowners Should Know About Solar
Solar can look very different from one home to another. Your utility company, roof, energy use, and future plans — like adding an ADU or an EV — can all affect the right system for your home.
Reference current rules:
LADWP residential rates · SCE time-of-use plans · California ADU energy-code FAQs
Know Your Utility
Los Angeles homes may be served by LADWP or SCE, depending on the address. Your utility and rate plan can make a big difference in how your solar system should be designed.
Planning an ADU or New Home?
New construction can change your solar needs and may come with additional energy requirements. It's worth looking at the main home, ADU, roof space, and future energy use together.
Older Homes May Need a Closer Look
Before designing a system, it's important to check the roof, electrical panel, shading, and any future upgrades such as an EV or heat pump.
Solar and Battery Should Work Together
A battery isn't right for every home. Your energy use, evening demand, rate plan, and backup needs should all be considered before deciding on battery size.
Projects
Solar Projects by Mark
Every home is different. Each solar plan is designed around the home's energy use, roof, budget, and future needs.
What Clients Say
Contact Mark
Have Questions?
Every home is different. Tell Mark what you're considering, ask your questions, and get straightforward answers before you make a decision.
Let's Talk Solar!
California service coverage
Service Areas
Serving homeowners across California, including SCE, PG&E, and SDG&E territories, with solar and ADU solutions.
Southern California
Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Murrieta, Corona, Ontario, Pasadena, Irvine, and surrounding areas
Central California
Fresno, Bakersfield, Visalia, Merced, Modesto, Stockton, and surrounding areas
Northern California
San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Napa, and surrounding areas
Primary Service Areas
Los Angeles solar FAQ
Q&A
Is every Los Angeles home served by LADWP?
No. Utility service varies by address across the greater Los Angeles area. Mark starts with the electric bill to confirm whether LADWP, SCE, or another provider applies.
Does a Los Angeles solar project always need a battery?
No. A battery may help with backup needs or time-based energy use, but the decision depends on the household’s rate plan, evening load, goals, and budget.
Does a new ADU need solar?
Requirements depend on the ADU type and the energy code in effect for the permit. New detached ADUs can have different requirements from attached ADUs, so the permit path should be confirmed.
Can Mark consult remotely or at the home?
Yes. Mark can begin with a remote bill and proposal review, and discuss an on-site consultation when the property or project scope calls for it.