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SoCal residents weigh the benefits of investing in rooftop solar panels
When does it make sense to invest in solar panels on your home?
They may seem like a good way to help the environment and save money, but a recent rise in consumer complaints is bringing the energy-saving investment into question. As reported in the Sacramento Bee, California’s solar panel industry is booming, and with it comes issues surrounding customer exploitation, increases in property taxes and trouble selling homes with panels installed. But there are also many success stories. Larry Mantle speaks to Ivan Penn of the L.A. Times to get the ins and outs of what consumers should know before buying rooftop solar panels.
Guest:
Ivan Penn, energy reporter for the Los Angeles Times