Going solar

For some Angelenos, living off the power grid comes at a steep price - but a new proposal could soon make it worthwhile. Daily News.

An estimated 3,000 local residents have converted their homes to operate solely on solar power, at a cost that can run into the tens of thousands of dollars.

The main benefit is there is no more angst over steep electricity bills from the Department of Water and Power. But city officials are looking at offering more incentives, such as reimbursing homeowners who generate enough power to sell some back to the DWP grid.