{"id":779,"date":"2020-04-09T21:15:02","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T21:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/areas\/?page_id=779"},"modified":"2021-08-16T20:23:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T20:23:46","slug":"city-heights-solar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/city-heights-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"City Heights Solar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Energy Upgrades in Southeastern San Diego<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meet.makello.com\/#\/customer\/freeenergysavingsestimate\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ev-battery-solar-300x250-72dpi.jpg\" alt=\"Makello's FREE Energy Analysis qualify 100% incentives\" class=\"wp-image-2020\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Get Makello&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.makello.com\/#\/customer\/freeenergysavingsestimate\">FREE Energy Savings Estimate<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LIFELINE-Case-Study-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LIFELINE-300x250-72dpi.jpg\" alt=\"Energy Upgrades Lifeline can be a 6 Month Emergency Fund now\" class=\"wp-image-2021\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Would you like to have a 6 Month Emergency Fund right now?  An &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LIFELINE-Case-Study-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy Upgrades Lifeline<\/a>&#8221; delivers incentives up front and pays for itself over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image text-center\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/request-public-ev-charger.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1Q3-CHCR-Area-Request-an-EV-Charger-600x400-72-dpi-2-min.jpg\" alt=\"Request a Public Electric Vehicle Charger. CalEVIP program\" class=\"wp-image-2402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1Q3-CHCR-Area-Request-an-EV-Charger-600x400-72-dpi-2-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1Q3-CHCR-Area-Request-an-EV-Charger-600x400-72-dpi-2-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>City Heights is eligible for up to 100% incentives for DC Level 3 and AC Level 2 EV Chargers, by a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/calevip.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\">CalEVIP<\/a> $17M Program funds and <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2019\/12\/18\/us-extends-tax-credits-for-ev-chargers-motorcycles-fuel-cells-again-retroactively\/#adnrb=900000\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\">Federal Tax Incentives<\/a>. Place a pin on the map to suggest a location for future consideration.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image text-center\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/request-public-ev-charger.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CHCR-EVCS-map-600x400-1-min.jpg\" alt=\"CalEVIP. 100% incentives for Public Plug-In Vehicle Chargers\" class=\"wp-image-2399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CHCR-EVCS-map-600x400-1-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CHCR-EVCS-map-600x400-1-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>There are communities in San Diego that could benefit from up to 100% incentives for DC Level 3 and AC Level 2 EV Chargers, by a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/calevip.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\">CalEVIP<\/a> $17M Program funds and <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2019\/12\/18\/us-extends-tax-credits-for-ev-chargers-motorcycles-fuel-cells-again-retroactively\/#adnrb=900000\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\">Federal Tax Incentives<\/a>. Place a pin on the map to suggest a location for future consideration.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column border p-15 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">About City Heights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chollas Creek, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/d0OzyEV_JXA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Makello<\/a> supports community and non-profit organizations, such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/groundworksandiego.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Groundwork San Diego<\/a>, with grant writing and presentations at events. Makello educates school staff, parents, and students about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/plug-in-vehicles.html\">Plug-In Vehicles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/solar-panels.html\">Solar Power<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/energy-storage.html\">Energy Storage<\/a>. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/grants.html\">grants page<\/a> for updates about a multi-million dollar win for San Diego!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"supsystic-slider-wrapper-3_52662\" class=\"supsystic-slider-wrapper\"> <div class=\"slider-sharing-top\"><\/div> <div id=\"supsystic-slider-3_52662\" class=\"supsystic-slider supsystic-slider-bx\" data-type=\"bx\" data-settings=\"{&quot;general&quot;:{&quot;mode&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;moveSlides&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;auto&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;slideshowControls&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;rows&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;captions&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;captionsByMouseover&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;easing&quot;:&quot;linear&quot;},&quot;touch&quot;:{&quot;touchEnabled&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;oneToOne&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;swipeThreshold&quot;:&quot;55&quot;},&quot;pager&quot;:{&quot;pagerEnabled&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;pagerType&quot;:&quot;full&quot;},&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;widthType&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;videoAutoplay&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;position&quot;:&quot;center&quot;},&quot;caption&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;text-align&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;font-family&quot;:&quot;Open Sans&quot;,&quot;font-type&quot;:&quot;standard&quot;,&quot;background-color-hex&quot;:&quot;#000&quot;,&quot;background-color&quot;:&quot;rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)&quot;,&quot;background-opacity&quot;:&quot;0.5&quot;,&quot;inTop&quot;:&quot;false&quot;},&quot;socialSharing&quot;:{&quot;status&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;pluginInstalled&quot;:false,&quot;projectsList&quot;:[],&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;__veditor__&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-thumbs=\"thumbnails-3\" style=\"visibility: hidden; direction: ltr;overflow-x: hidden;\"> <ul style=\"visibility: hidden; margin: 0 !important;\"> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"1\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Makello-Territory-by-Zipcode-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Makello-Territory-by-Zipcode-600x400-72dpi-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Makello Service Area Map with zip codes\" title=\"Makello Service Area Map with zip codes \" data-title=\"Makello Service Area Map with zip codes \"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q1-CHCR-Area-City-SD-Climate-Equity-Index-3359x2218-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q1-CHCR-Area-City-SD-Climate-Equity-Index-600x400-72dpi-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Chollas Creek Watershed has low access to Climate Equity\" title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed has low access to Climate Equity according to City of San Diego Climate Equity Index.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed has low access to Climate Equity according to City of San Diego Climate Equity Index.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"3\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/flood.firetree.net\/?ll=32.7185,-117.0900&amp;zoom=12\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4Q1-CHCR-Area-Sea-Level-Rise-in-Chollas-Creek-600x400-72dpi-e1614735461351-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Sea level rise will greatly affect San Diego\" title=\"The projection of a new coastline with a 7m sea level rise will cover a large portion of the existing Chollas Creek oceanfront according to flood.firetree.net.\" data-title=\"The projection of a new coastline with a 7m sea level rise will cover a large portion of the existing Chollas Creek oceanfront according to flood.firetree.net.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q1-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Air-Overflight-Zone-without-DAC-3389x2278-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q1-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Air-Overflight-Zone-without-DAC-600x400-72dpi-e1614733240339-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"Air pollution from cars and planes impacts health\" title=\"Air pollution under flight paths and near highways increases potential health impacts and may contribute to high asthma rates in Chollas Creek.\" data-title=\"Air pollution under flight paths and near highways increases potential health impacts and may contribute to high asthma rates in Chollas Creek.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <ul class=\"thumbnails-3 thumbs\" style=\"visibility: hidden; margin: 0 !important;\"> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Makello-Territory-by-Zipcode-600x400-72dpi-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Makello Service Area Map With Zip Codes\" title=\"Makello Service Area Map with zip codes \" data-title=\"Makello Service Area Map with zip codes \" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q1-CHCR-Area-City-SD-Climate-Equity-Index-600x400-72dpi-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Has Low Access To Climate Equity\" title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed has low access to Climate Equity according to City of San Diego Climate Equity Index.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed has low access to Climate Equity according to City of San Diego Climate Equity Index.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4Q1-CHCR-Area-Sea-Level-Rise-in-Chollas-Creek-600x400-72dpi-e1614735461351-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Sea Level Rise Will Greatly Affect San Diego\" title=\"The projection of a new coastline with a 7m sea level rise will cover a large portion of the existing Chollas Creek oceanfront according to flood.firetree.net.\" data-title=\"The projection of a new coastline with a 7m sea level rise will cover a large portion of the existing Chollas Creek oceanfront according to flood.firetree.net.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q1-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Air-Overflight-Zone-without-DAC-600x400-72dpi-e1614733240339-150x133.jpeg\" alt=\"Air Pollution From Cars And Planes Impacts Health\" title=\"Air pollution under flight paths and near highways increases potential health impacts and may contribute to high asthma rates in Chollas Creek.\" data-title=\"Air pollution under flight paths and near highways increases potential health impacts and may contribute to high asthma rates in Chollas Creek.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <\/ul> <div class=\"slider-sharing-bottom\"><\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-83303\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Chollas Creek Watershed <\/h4><div id=\"ac-83303\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Chollas Creek is part of the greater Pueblo Watershed and was a prominent settlement for the Kumeyaay peoples due to the area&#8217;s rich biological diversity and geologic assets. Today, Chollas Creek runs through multiple neighborhoods as it flows from <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/la-mesa-solar\/\">La Mesa<\/a> to San Diego Bay. Many community members continue to be stewards of their environment through lifestyle choice and community involvement, working to preserve the rich ecology of the area and create healthier neighborhoods. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-1\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Communities<\/h4><div id=\"ac-1\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/barrio-logan-solar\/\">Barrio Logan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/chollas-view-solar\/\">Chollas View<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/city-heights-solar\/\">City Heights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/encanto-solar\/\">Encanto<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/la-mesa-solar\/\">La Mesa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/lemon-grove-solar\/\">Lemon Grove<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/logan-heights-solar\/\">Logan Heights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/mount-hope-solar\/\">Mount Hope<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/mountain-view-solar\/\">Mountain View<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/oak-park-solar\/\">Oak Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/southcrest-solar\/\">Southcrest<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the homes in Chollas Creek are relatively older, and the residents are diverse culturally, socioeconomically, and by world region of geographic origin. The households range from family oriented households, often multi-generational, to retirees, singles or recent college graduates starting their careers and independent life. The zip codes in City Heights are 92102, 92104, 92105, and 92115.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-2\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">People <\/h4><div id=\"ac-2\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Residents in Chollas Creek are environmentally conscious, follow trends, and like a good bargain. All age groups use technology to varying degrees though many are not dependent on technology. Unemployment is high in some areas, but labor force participation is average or above average throughout Chollas Creek. The workforce of this community tends towards hard working blue collar laborers with a significant portion of the population having obtained some college education or earned a college degree. Women&#8217;s paid employment can be low in this area because many women stay at home to care for children or aging parents. There are many car enthusiasts among these neighborhoods, who love owning fun-to-drive vehicles. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-3\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Environment <\/h4><div id=\"ac-3\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Chollas Creek has many areas with high pollution scores and low incomes as calculated by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CalEnviroScreen (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/oehha.ca.gov\/calenviroscreen\/maps-data\" target=\"_blank\">CalEnviroScreen<\/a>, representing a population vulnerable to pollution related issues.&nbsp;\u200b\u200b High rates of dust and pollution particles in disadvantaged communities may increase the spread of viruses, worsening the COVID-19 crisis in communities with already low defenses. These environmental qualities could qualify some residents for rebates and incentives for <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation.html\">Solar Power<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/plug-in-vehicles.html\">Plug-In Vehicles<\/a> (and EV Charging), or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/energy-storage.html\">Energy Storage<\/a> installations, lowering the cost of these installations.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-52076\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Climate Equity Index <\/h4><div id=\"ac-52076\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Climate Equity Index refers to the opportunity communities have to combat environmental justice and social equity concerns. Climate Equity Index is low throughout Chollas Creek, so it is eligible for many government funding opportunities to help combat climate change and improve social equity.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Makello&#8217;s guest lecture presentations can help direct millions of dollars in Federal, State, and Local program funds to where it is needed most in your community.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/about-us.html\">Contact us<\/a> for your next company, organizational, board, or membership meeting, green initiative, or grant writing project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column border p-15 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> City Heights Solar Panel Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>City Heights is eligible for up to 100% incentives for <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation.html\">solar installations<\/a>. For more information, see the incentives summary below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"supsystic-slider-wrapper-5_22821\" class=\"supsystic-slider-wrapper\"> <div class=\"slider-sharing-top\"><\/div> <div id=\"supsystic-slider-5_22821\" class=\"supsystic-slider supsystic-slider-bx\" data-type=\"bx\" data-settings=\"{&quot;general&quot;:{&quot;mode&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;moveSlides&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;auto&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;slideshowControls&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;rows&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;captions&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;captionsByMouseover&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;easing&quot;:&quot;linear&quot;},&quot;touch&quot;:{&quot;touchEnabled&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;oneToOne&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;swipeThreshold&quot;:&quot;55&quot;},&quot;pager&quot;:{&quot;pagerEnabled&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;pagerType&quot;:&quot;full&quot;},&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;widthType&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;videoAutoplay&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;position&quot;:&quot;center&quot;},&quot;caption&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;text-align&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;font-family&quot;:&quot;Open Sans&quot;,&quot;font-type&quot;:&quot;standard&quot;,&quot;background-color-hex&quot;:&quot;#000&quot;,&quot;background-color&quot;:&quot;rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)&quot;,&quot;background-opacity&quot;:&quot;0.5&quot;,&quot;inTop&quot;:&quot;false&quot;},&quot;socialSharing&quot;:{&quot;status&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;pluginInstalled&quot;:false,&quot;projectsList&quot;:[],&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;__veditor__&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-thumbs=\"thumbnails-5\" style=\"visibility: hidden; direction: ltr;overflow-x: hidden;\"> <ul style=\"visibility: hidden; margin: 0 !important;\"> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"1\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q2-CHCR-Area-Solar-Installations-Chollas-Creek-3359x2254-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q2-CHCR-Area-Solar-Installations-Chollas-Creek-600x400-72dpi-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Solar installations in Chollas Creek lag behind the region\" title=\"Solar electric installations in Chollas Creek lag behind the region. There are many areas of Low and Very Low Access according to San Diego Climate Equity Index.\" data-title=\"Solar electric installations in Chollas Creek lag behind the region. There are many areas of Low and Very Low Access according to San Diego Climate Equity Index.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q2-CHCR-Territory-San-Diego-PV-Installations-3383x2236-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q2-CHCR-Territory-San-Diego-PV-Installations-600x400-72dpi-e1614732468911-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Solar electric installations in the City of San Diego\" title=\"Solar electric installations in the City of San Diego. There are many areas of High to Very High Access according to the San Diego Climate Equity Index.\" data-title=\"Solar electric installations in the City of San Diego. There are many areas of High to Very High Access according to the San Diego Climate Equity Index.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"3\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1Q2-CHCR-Territory-Green-Energy-EPC-Installs-800x1200-300dpi-copy.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/0Q2-CHCR-Territory-Green-Energy-EPC-Installs-600x400-72dpi-e1614714870291-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Makello and Green Energy EPC have over 700 solar installs\" title=\"Makello and Green Energy EPC have over 700 solar installations in the SDG&amp;E territory. Find out why we don&#039;t have roof leaks or electrical problems.\" data-title=\"Makello and Green Energy EPC have over 700 solar installations in the SDG&E territory. Find out why we don't have roof leaks or electrical problems.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q2-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Energy-Cost-Burden-3365x2188-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q2-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Energy-Cost-Burden-600x400-72dpi-e1614735394150-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"The Chollas Creek Energy Cost Burden is Above Average\" title=\"The Chollas Creek Energy Cost Burden is Above Average according to the San Diego Climate Equity Index, straining Chollas Creek residents budgets.\" data-title=\"The Chollas Creek Energy Cost Burden is Above Average according to the San Diego Climate Equity Index, straining Chollas Creek residents budgets.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <ul class=\"thumbnails-5 thumbs\" style=\"visibility: hidden; margin: 0 !important;\"> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q2-CHCR-Area-Solar-Installations-Chollas-Creek-600x400-72dpi-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Solar Installations In Chollas Creek Lag Behind The Region\" title=\"Solar electric installations in Chollas Creek lag behind the region. There are many areas of Low and Very Low Access according to San Diego Climate Equity Index.\" data-title=\"Solar electric installations in Chollas Creek lag behind the region. There are many areas of Low and Very Low Access according to San Diego Climate Equity Index.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q2-CHCR-Territory-San-Diego-PV-Installations-600x400-72dpi-e1614732468911-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Solar Electric Installations In The City Of San Diego\" title=\"Solar electric installations in the City of San Diego. There are many areas of High to Very High Access according to the San Diego Climate Equity Index.\" data-title=\"Solar electric installations in the City of San Diego. There are many areas of High to Very High Access according to the San Diego Climate Equity Index.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/0Q2-CHCR-Territory-Green-Energy-EPC-Installs-600x400-72dpi-e1614714870291-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Makello And Green Energy Epc Have Over 700 Solar Installs\" title=\"Makello and Green Energy EPC have over 700 solar installations in the SDG&amp;E territory. Find out why we don&#039;t have roof leaks or electrical problems.\" data-title=\"Makello and Green Energy EPC have over 700 solar installations in the SDG&E territory. Find out why we don't have roof leaks or electrical problems.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q2-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Energy-Cost-Burden-600x400-72dpi-e1614735394150-150x133.jpeg\" alt=\"The Chollas Creek Energy Cost Burden Is Above Average\" title=\"The Chollas Creek Energy Cost Burden is Above Average according to the San Diego Climate Equity Index, straining Chollas Creek residents budgets.\" data-title=\"The Chollas Creek Energy Cost Burden is Above Average according to the San Diego Climate Equity Index, straining Chollas Creek residents budgets.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <\/ul> <div class=\"slider-sharing-bottom\"><\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-5526\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Installation<\/h4><div id=\"ac-5526\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>The homes in City Heights face unique challenges, due to the age of the electrical panel, wiring, and roof.&nbsp;Makello has<a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation.html\">&nbsp;7 ways to install solar without roof penetrations! (5 that you can take with you when you relocate!)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our installation training, process, and documentation ensures the highest quality workmanship. We don&#8217;t lose sleep at night when it&#8217;s raining, and with us, neither will you! Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/why-makello.html\">Why Makello <\/a>page to learn more about why we have no roof leaks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-4\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Solar Irradiance<\/h4><div id=\"ac-4\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>City Heights has excellent solar irradiance, making adoption of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/solar-panels.html\">solar technology<\/a> a wise investment, with fast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/app\/?campaign=SC3\">payback<\/a> in as little as 3 years for cash purchase, or cash-flow positive monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/cashloan.html\">loan payments<\/a>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/app\/?campaign=SC3\">See how much you can save<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-5\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Adoption Rate<\/h4><div id=\"ac-5\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Solar energy adoption rates in City Heights are lagging below the <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/city-of-san-diego\/\">City of San Diego<\/a>, with less than 6% percent of the homes having <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/capeanalytics.com\/cape-analytics-data-report-the-most-solar-places-in-america\/\" target=\"_blank\">solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installations<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-6\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Energy Independence <\/h4><div id=\"ac-6\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Many residents and business owners in City Heights are interested in utilizing technology that is eco-friendly and improves quality of life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/solar-panels.html\">Solar energy systems<\/a> are increasingly affordable, especially after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/blog\/leds-save-71-avoided-cost\/\">energy efficiency measures reduce use<\/a>, and incentives and financing options reduce the up front cost.  Installing solar energy helps <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kDz-cchV6QA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce energy costs<\/a> while creating energy  independence, which is especially useful during the peak use hours, rolling brown outs, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/blog\/californians-need-microgrids\/\">planned power outages<\/a>.&nbsp;\u200b <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-7\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Incentives, Strategy, and Timing <\/h4><div id=\"ac-7\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/solar\/downloads\/residential-and-commercial-itc-factsheets\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Tax Credit<\/a>:<s>2019: 30%<\/s>,&nbsp;2020: 26%, 2021: 22%, 2022: 10%.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Businesses are eligible for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p946.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Federal &amp; State Depreciation<\/a>,&nbsp;or up to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.section179.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">100% 1st Year Write-Off for business use<\/a>.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SASH (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gridalternatives.org\/what-we-do\/solar-programs\/single-family-solar\/sash\/qualify\" target=\"_blank\">SASH<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SOMAH (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/calsomah.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">SOMAH<\/a> programs (Makello will not assist with these installations, but know City Heights residences may be eligible for these programs.)<\/li><li>Avoid tariffs; hoarding and price increases affect all brands.<\/li><li>Assess inflation, interest rates, income growth, and lifestyle.<\/li><li>Technological efficiency gains are reaching the theoretical limit.<\/li><li>Average residential installed cost is $3.5\/W before incentives.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Makello can help guide you to cheaper, cleaner energy with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/energy-analysis.html\">Ethical Energy &amp; Cost Savings Analysis<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/app?campaign=SC3\">solar system<\/a> right-sized for your goals and site characteristics. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/about-us.html\">Contact us<\/a> for your <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.makello.com\/#\/customer\/freeenergysavingsestimate\">FREE Energy Savings Estimate<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column border p-15 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Plug-In Vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>City Heights is eligible for up to $17M in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/calevip.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">CalEVIP program funds<\/a> for DC Fast Charging and Level 2 EV Charging.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"supsystic-slider-wrapper-1_28428\" class=\"supsystic-slider-wrapper\"> <div class=\"slider-sharing-top\"><\/div> <div id=\"supsystic-slider-1_28428\" class=\"supsystic-slider supsystic-slider-bx\" data-type=\"bx\" data-settings=\"{&quot;general&quot;:{&quot;mode&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;moveSlides&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;auto&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;slideshowControls&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;rows&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;captions&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;captionsByMouseover&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;easing&quot;:&quot;linear&quot;},&quot;touch&quot;:{&quot;touchEnabled&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;oneToOne&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;swipeThreshold&quot;:&quot;55&quot;},&quot;pager&quot;:{&quot;pagerEnabled&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;pagerType&quot;:&quot;full&quot;},&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;widthType&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;videoAutoplay&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;position&quot;:&quot;center&quot;},&quot;caption&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;text-align&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;font-family&quot;:&quot;Open Sans&quot;,&quot;font-type&quot;:&quot;standard&quot;,&quot;background-color-hex&quot;:&quot;#000&quot;,&quot;background-color&quot;:&quot;rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)&quot;,&quot;background-opacity&quot;:&quot;0.5&quot;,&quot;inTop&quot;:&quot;false&quot;},&quot;socialSharing&quot;:{&quot;status&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;pluginInstalled&quot;:false,&quot;projectsList&quot;:[],&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;__veditor__&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-thumbs=\"thumbnails-1\" style=\"visibility: hidden; direction: ltr;overflow-x: hidden;\"> <ul style=\"visibility: hidden; margin: 0 !important;\"> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"1\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/request-public-ev-charger.html\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1Q3-CHCR-Area-Request-an-EV-Charger-600x400-72-dpi-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Request a Public Electric Vehicle Charger. CalEVIP program\" title=\"Place a pin on the map to suggest an EV Charging location for future consideration.\" data-title=\"Place a pin on the map to suggest an EV Charging location for future consideration.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5Q3-CHCR-Area-Commute-Burden-3304x2209-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5Q3-CHCR-Area-Commute-Burden-600x400-72dpi-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Commute Burden is above average\" title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Commute Burden is above average compared to surrounding communities; Extra 30 minutes by vehicle and 45 minutes by public transportation.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Commute Burden is above average compared to surrounding communities; Extra 30 minutes by vehicle and 45 minutes by public transportation.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"3\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6Q3-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Transportation-Cost-Burden-3401x2254-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6Q3-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Transportation-Cost-Burden-600x400-72dpi-e1614735747550-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Transportation Cost Burden\" title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Transportation Cost Burden is a higher percentage of median household income compared to surrounding communities. Some residents spend up to 55% of the average income on transportation.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Transportation Cost Burden is a higher percentage of median household income compared to surrounding communities. Some residents spend up to 55% of the average income on transportation.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q3-CHCR-Territory-San-Diego-County-Charging-Stations-3370x2266-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q3-CHCR-Territory-San-Diego-County-Charging-Stations-600x400-72dpi-e1614735082307-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"San Diego EV Charging available in Coastal and Inland areas\" title=\"According to the US Department of Energy, San Diego EV Charging is available in the Coastal and Inland areas.\" data-title=\"According to the US Department of Energy, San Diego EV Charging is available in the Coastal and Inland areas.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"5\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q3-CHCR-Area-Chollas-EVCS-3347x2242-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q3-CHCR-Area-Chollas-EVCS-600x400-72dpi-e1614733440525-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"There are few EV Chargers in Chollas Creek. Most on border\" title=\"Of the 7 EV chargers in the Chollas Creek communities, 6 are on the border.\" data-title=\"Of the 7 EV chargers in the Chollas Creek communities, 6 are on the border.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"6\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4Q3-CHCR-Neighborhood-Chollas-EVCS-3435x2278-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4Q3-CHCR-Neighborhood-Chollas-EVCS-600x400-72dpi-e1614735677895-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Makello, Groundwork San Diego, and EVgo at Northgate Market\" title=\"Makello, Groundwork San Diego, and EVgo grand opening at Northgate Market (Red Pin) at 1410 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113; 4 CCS\/SAE 50kW and 5 CHAdeMO 50kW EV Chargers.\" data-title=\"Makello, Groundwork San Diego, and EVgo grand opening at Northgate Market (Red Pin) at 1410 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113; 4 CCS\/SAE 50kW and 5 CHAdeMO 50kW EV Chargers.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <ul class=\"thumbnails-1 thumbs\" style=\"visibility: hidden; margin: 0 !important;\"> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1Q3-CHCR-Area-Request-an-EV-Charger-600x400-72-dpi-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Request A Public Electric Vehicle Charger. Calevip Program\" title=\"Place a pin on the map to suggest an EV Charging location for future consideration.\" data-title=\"Place a pin on the map to suggest an EV Charging location for future consideration.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5Q3-CHCR-Area-Commute-Burden-600x400-72dpi-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Commute Burden Is Above Average\" title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Commute Burden is above average compared to surrounding communities; Extra 30 minutes by vehicle and 45 minutes by public transportation.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Commute Burden is above average compared to surrounding communities; Extra 30 minutes by vehicle and 45 minutes by public transportation.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6Q3-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Transportation-Cost-Burden-600x400-72dpi-e1614735747550-150x133.jpeg\" alt=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Transportation Cost Burden\" title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Transportation Cost Burden is a higher percentage of median household income compared to surrounding communities. Some residents spend up to 55% of the average income on transportation.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed Transportation Cost Burden is a higher percentage of median household income compared to surrounding communities. Some residents spend up to 55% of the average income on transportation.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q3-CHCR-Territory-San-Diego-County-Charging-Stations-600x400-72dpi-e1614735082307-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"San Diego Ev Charging Available In Coastal And Inland Areas\" title=\"According to the US Department of Energy, San Diego EV Charging is available in the Coastal and Inland areas.\" data-title=\"According to the US Department of Energy, San Diego EV Charging is available in the Coastal and Inland areas.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q3-CHCR-Area-Chollas-EVCS-600x400-72dpi-e1614733440525-150x133.jpeg\" alt=\"There Are Few Ev Chargers In Chollas Creek. Most On Border\" title=\"Of the 7 EV chargers in the Chollas Creek communities, 6 are on the border.\" data-title=\"Of the 7 EV chargers in the Chollas Creek communities, 6 are on the border.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4Q3-CHCR-Neighborhood-Chollas-EVCS-600x400-72dpi-e1614735677895-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Makello, Groundwork San Diego, And Evgo At Northgate Market\" title=\"Makello, Groundwork San Diego, and EVgo grand opening at Northgate Market (Red Pin) at 1410 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113; 4 CCS\/SAE 50kW and 5 CHAdeMO 50kW EV Chargers.\" data-title=\"Makello, Groundwork San Diego, and EVgo grand opening at Northgate Market (Red Pin) at 1410 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113; 4 CCS\/SAE 50kW and 5 CHAdeMO 50kW EV Chargers.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <\/ul> <div class=\"slider-sharing-bottom\"><\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-8\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Benefits for All <\/h4><div id=\"ac-8\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/plug-in-vehicles.html\">Plug-In Vehicles<\/a> are a great way to show your attention to style and concern for the  environment. Driving with zero greenhouse gas emissions contributes to cleaner air  quality and may help lower potential pollution-related negative health impacts such as asthma, low birth weight, or complications for  cardiovascular disease. Driving electric is also quieter, helping to reduce noise pollution related stressors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using public transportation also helps reduce air pollution! If you currently use or are interested in using public transportation, visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"San Diego's 5 Big Moves (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdforward.com\/mobility-planning\/5-big-moves\" target=\"_blank\">San Diego&#8217;s 5 Big Moves<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"MTS's ElevateSD 2020 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdmts.com\/inside-mts-current-projects\/elevatesd-2020\" target=\"_blank\">MTS&#8217;s ElevateSD 2020<\/a> campaign to get ready for the clean transportation revolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t just take our word for it, listen to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4eEl0jkuyLs\" target=\"_blank\">Groundwork San Diego&#8217;s high school Green Team explain the benefits of Plug- In and Electric Vehicles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-9\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">44+ Models<\/h4><div id=\"ac-9\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/plug-in-vehicles.html\">Plug-In Vehicles<\/a> come in many forms; SUV, van, truck, sedan, or motorcycle.  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gxnCCkjoVPM\" target=\"_blank\">Drive electric on Solar Power<\/a> or Super-Off Peak discount utility power, for 1\/3rd the cost of gas, instead of driving electric on Peak-Rate utility power for more than the cost of gas. EV and Plug-In Hybrid improved performance and no-noise driving, means more <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gxnCCkjoVPM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8216;Smiles Per Mile&#8217;<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-10\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>HOV Sticker, Discount Parking, Tolls &amp; Utility Rates<\/strong>  <\/h4><div id=\"ac-10\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Perks to Plug-In Vehicle drivers include access to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dot.ca.gov\/programs\/traffic-operations\/hov\" target=\"_blank\">California HOV Lanes<\/a> for single occupant vehicles, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dgs.ca.gov\/OFAM\/Resources\/Page-Content\/Office-of-Fleet-and-Asset-Management-Resources-List-Folder\/Parking-Facility-Management#@ViewBag.JumpTo\" target=\"_blank\">discount parking &amp; tolls<\/a> in select cities, and a quiet, peaceful drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plug-In Vehicles are a fun and efficient method for traveling around town, with rebates and incentives making the vehicles an increasingly affordable  option for all income levels, home owners and renters alike.&nbsp;\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdge.com\/residential\/pricing-plans\/about-our-pricing-plans\/electric-vehicle-plans\" target=\"_blank\">Discount EV (or Plug-In Hybrid) utility rates<\/a>  apply to the whole house. Compare SUPER OFF-PEAK discount EVTOU5 utility rate ($0.05 &#8211; $0.09\/kWh) vs solar power ($0.06 &#8211; $0.08\/kWh after incentives cash purchase or $0.9 &#8211; $0.14\/kWh loan) vs utility power (~$0.25-$0.56\/kWh; low-income and medical CARE ~$0.16-$0.3\/kWh).<br> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-11\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Up To $80,000 EV Charging Incentives <\/h4><div id=\"ac-11\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>$17M in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/calevip.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">CalEVIP program funds<\/a><ul><li>Proposed Level 2 Incentive Design, per connector, up to 10 connectors:<ul><li>$5,000 standard application.<\/li><li>MUD $1,000<\/li><li>DAC $500<\/li><li>AB1550 $500<\/li><li>Rural $1,000<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Proposed Level 3 Incentive Design, per connector, up to 6 connectors:<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>DC Fast Charger (DCFC)<\/td><td>Non-Disadvantaged Community<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/oehha.ca.gov\/calenviroscreen\/sb535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disadvantaged Community<\/a>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuc.ca.gov\/General.aspx?id=976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Low Income Qualified<\/a><\/td><td>LCFS * waiver?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50kW+<\/td><td>Up to $50,000; or 75%<\/td><td>Up to $60,000; or 80%<\/td><td>required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100kW+<\/td><td>Up to $70,000; or 75%<\/td><td>Up to $80,000; or 80%<\/td><td>not required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>* LCFS= <a href=\"https:\/\/ww2.arb.ca.gov\/our-work\/programs\/low-carbon-fuel-standard\/lcfs-guidance-documents-user-guides-and-faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low carbon fuel standard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ww.electrek.co\/2019\/12\/18\/us-extends-tax-credits-for-ev-chargers-motorcycles-fuel-cells-again-retroactively\/\" target=\"_blank\">EV Charging 30% tax credit<\/a> extended through 2020. (Up to $1,000 residential, up to $30,000 commercial, retroactive to 2018)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-12\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Up To $33,500\u00a0Vehicle Incentives <\/h4><div id=\"ac-12\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Up to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/plug-in-electric-vehicle-credit-irc-30-and-irc-30d\" target=\"_blank\">$7,500 Federal Tax Credit <\/a><\/li><li>Businesses are eligible for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p946.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Federal &amp; State Depreciation<\/a>, or up to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.section179.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">100% 1st Year Write-Off for business use<\/a>. <\/li><li>Choose <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanvehiclerebate.org\/eng\" target=\"_blank\">CVRP<\/a> (CA Rebate,&nbsp;$1,000 &#8211; $2,500; Additional $2,000 if <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuc.ca.gov\/General.aspx?id=976\" target=\"_blank\">low-income qualified<\/a>) or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanvehiclegrants.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">CVAP<\/a> (CA Grant $5,000 to&nbsp;low-income qualified;&nbsp;available at specific car dealers) for new Plug-In Vehicle.<\/li><li>Choose <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ww2.arb.ca.gov\/our-work\/programs\/clean-cars-4-all\" target=\"_blank\">Clean Cars 4 All<\/a> (Up to $9,500 for new or used Plug-In Vehicle) or&nbsp;CAP (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ww2.arb.ca.gov\/our-work\/programs\/enhanced-fleet-modernization-program\" target=\"_blank\">EFMP CA Grant<\/a>; $1,000 -$1,500 Retirement; $4,500 &#8211; $9,500 Scrap &amp; Replace)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bar.ca.gov\/Consumer\/Consumer_Assistance_Program\/CAP_Repair_Assistance_Program.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">CAP<\/a> (CA Grant &#8211; $500, Smog Check Repairs)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdge.com\/residential\/electric-vehicles\/electric-vehicle-climate-credit\" target=\"_blank\">SDGE It&#8217;s On! Rebate<\/a> (2020 Unknown; 2019:$850; 2018:$500; 2017:$200)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdge.com\/residential\/electric-vehicles\/champions-clean-air-ev-rebate\" target=\"_blank\">SDGE Champions for Clean Air<\/a> ($1,000 Teacher\/First Responder)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/evcharging.enelx.com\/ucsd-ev-smart-grid\" target=\"_blank\">eMotorWerks<\/a> (EVSE Up to $50 Rebate)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dgs.ca.gov\/PD\/Resources\/Page-Content\/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder\/State-of-California-Green-Fleet-Employee-Pricing-Program#@ViewBag.JumpTo\" target=\"_blank\">California State Employee HR EV discount<\/a> (roughly 4%-7% of vehicle cost, depending on&nbsp;model &amp; package)&nbsp;$1,600+<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/rmp.ucsd.edu\/strategic-energy\/ev\/offers.html#Other-New-and-Used-Electric-Veh\" target=\"_blank\">UCSD Staff<\/a> up to $15,000&nbsp;(Seasonal programs, 4-5 vehicle models $1,000 &#8211; $15,000 off, fleet pricing, various manufacturers)<\/li><li>Many more employer company programs, such as Qualcomm.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-13\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Up To $9,500 Annual Savings <\/h4><div id=\"ac-13\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/blog\/ncccas-ev-show-kicks-gas\/\">Saves $1,000 &#8211; $2,000\/year<\/a> in vehicle maintenance.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/blog\/ncccas-ev-show-kicks-gas\/\">Saves $1,000 &#8211; $3,500\/year<\/a> in vehicle supplies.\u200b<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/rmp.ucsd.edu\/_files\/sei\/INVENT-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">UCSD Staff up to $2,000\/year free parking<\/a><\/li><li> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/dmv\/detail\/vr\/smogfaq#BM2536\" target=\"_blank\">Saves $30-$50\/year<\/a> A Smog Check is NOT required for an EV.&nbsp; A Smog Check is NOT required for a Plug-In Hybrid in the first 8 years of ownership, however, the DMV annual \u201cSmog Abatement Fee\u201d ~$20 still applies. <\/li><li> Reduced <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bridge and road tolls save up to $2,000 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chp.ca.gov\/programs-services\/services-information\/hov-and-hot-lane-information\" target=\"_blank\">bridge and road tolls save up to $2,000<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Makello and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/groundworksandiego.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Groundwork San Diego<\/a> can help City Heights to receive an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/energy-analysis.html\">Ethical Energy &amp; Cost Savings Analysis<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/plug-in-vehicles.html\">Plug-In Vehicle<\/a> recommendations that fit your lifestyle and cost savings goals. Get your <a href=\"https:\/\/meet.makello.com\/#\/customer\/freeenergysavingsestimate\">FREE Energy Savings Estimate<\/a>!  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column border p-15 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Energy Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>City Heights is eligible for up to $100M in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selfgenca.com\/budget_public\/program_level_summary\/sdge\" target=\"_blank\">California SGIP Rebates<\/a>. For more information, see the incentives summary below.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"supsystic-slider-wrapper-4_31463\" class=\"supsystic-slider-wrapper\"> <div class=\"slider-sharing-top\"><\/div> <div id=\"supsystic-slider-4_31463\" class=\"supsystic-slider supsystic-slider-bx\" data-type=\"bx\" data-settings=\"{&quot;general&quot;:{&quot;mode&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;moveSlides&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;auto&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;slideshowControls&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;rows&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;captions&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;captionsByMouseover&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;easing&quot;:&quot;linear&quot;},&quot;touch&quot;:{&quot;touchEnabled&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;oneToOne&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;swipeThreshold&quot;:&quot;55&quot;},&quot;pager&quot;:{&quot;pagerEnabled&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;pagerType&quot;:&quot;full&quot;},&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;widthType&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;videoAutoplay&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;position&quot;:&quot;center&quot;},&quot;caption&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;text-align&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;font-family&quot;:&quot;Open Sans&quot;,&quot;font-type&quot;:&quot;standard&quot;,&quot;background-color-hex&quot;:&quot;#000&quot;,&quot;background-color&quot;:&quot;rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)&quot;,&quot;background-opacity&quot;:&quot;0.5&quot;,&quot;inTop&quot;:&quot;false&quot;},&quot;socialSharing&quot;:{&quot;status&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;,&quot;pluginInstalled&quot;:false,&quot;projectsList&quot;:[],&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;__veditor__&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-thumbs=\"thumbnails-4\" style=\"visibility: hidden; direction: ltr;overflow-x: hidden;\"> <ul style=\"visibility: hidden; margin: 0 !important;\"> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"1\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Q4-CHCR-Territory-Makello-Rebate-Eligibilty-Map-3416x2296-300dpi-scaled.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Q4-CHCR-Territory-Makello-Rebate-Eligibilty-Map-600x400-72dpi-e1614712792163-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Up to 100% SGIP Rebate and Tax Incentives qualifiers\" title=\"Up to 100% SGIP Rebate and Tax Incentives qualifiers: Level 2 or 3 High Fire Threat District; Disadvantaged or Low Income Communities; electric well pump; SDG&amp;E Public Safety Power Shut-off events.\" data-title=\"Up to 100% SGIP Rebate and Tax Incentives qualifiers: Level 2 or 3 High Fire Threat District; Disadvantaged or Low Income Communities; electric well pump; SDG&amp;E Public Safety Power Shut-off events.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q4-CHCR-Area-DAC-and-LIC-Chollas-Creek-3370x2272-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q4-CHCR-Area-DAC-and-LIC-Chollas-Creek-600x400-72dpi-1-e1614732695532-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Disadvantaged and Low Income Communities in San Diego\" title=\"Disadvantaged Communities (SB535 DAC) and Low Income Communities (AB 1550) within the Chollas Creek Boundary are eligible for additional SGIP Rebates.\" data-title=\"Disadvantaged Communities (SB535 DAC) and Low Income Communities (AB 1550) within the Chollas Creek Boundary are eligible for additional SGIP Rebates.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"3\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q4-CHCR-Territory-Fire-Threat-Proximity-3388x2242-300dpijpeg-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q4-CHCR-Territory-Fire-Threat-Proximity-600x400-72dpi-e1614732512460-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Homes in High Fire Threat Districts qualify for SGIP Rebates\" title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed is ineligible for the additional High Fire Threat Areas SGIP Rebates.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed is ineligible for the additional High Fire Threat Areas SGIP Rebates.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5Q4-CHCR-Neighborhood-Medical-Faciliities-in-DAC-3071x2284-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5Q4-CHCR-Neighborhood-Medical-Facilities-in-DAC-600x400-72dpi-e1614735691670-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"Medical Facilities are eligible for additional SGIP Rebates.\" title=\"Medical Facilities in the Disadvantaged Communities (SB535 DAC) and Low Income Communities (AB 1550) serving family care, adult day care, and dialysis are eligible for additional SGIP Rebates.\" data-title=\"Medical Facilities in the Disadvantaged Communities (SB535 DAC) and Low Income Communities (AB 1550) serving family care, adult day care, and dialysis are eligible for additional SGIP Rebates.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <li class=\"slide\" data-id=\"5\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4Q4-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Hospitals-Labeled-3340x2200-300dpi-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4Q4-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Hospitals-Labeled-600x400-72dpi-e1614735558465-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"There are no hospitals in Chollas Creek\" title=\"Chollas Creek residents must delay emergency care until they can reach a hospital outside of their community. Hospitals commonly have battery and microgrid back up power.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek residents must delay emergency care until they can reach a hospital outside of their community. Hospitals commonly have battery and microgrid back up power.\"\/> <\/a> <\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <ul class=\"thumbnails-4 thumbs\" style=\"visibility: hidden; margin: 0 !important;\"> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Q4-CHCR-Territory-Makello-Rebate-Eligibilty-Map-600x400-72dpi-e1614712792163-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Up To 100% Sgip Rebate And Tax Incentives Qualifiers\" title=\"Up to 100% SGIP Rebate and Tax Incentives qualifiers: Level 2 or 3 High Fire Threat District; Disadvantaged or Low Income Communities; electric well pump; SDG&amp;E Public Safety Power Shut-off events.\" data-title=\"Up to 100% SGIP Rebate and Tax Incentives qualifiers: Level 2 or 3 High Fire Threat District; Disadvantaged or Low Income Communities; electric well pump; SDG&amp;E Public Safety Power Shut-off events.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3Q4-CHCR-Area-DAC-and-LIC-Chollas-Creek-600x400-72dpi-1-e1614732695532-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Disadvantaged And Low Income Communities In San Diego\" title=\"Disadvantaged Communities (SB535 DAC) and Low Income Communities (AB 1550) within the Chollas Creek Boundary are eligible for additional SGIP Rebates.\" data-title=\"Disadvantaged Communities (SB535 DAC) and Low Income Communities (AB 1550) within the Chollas Creek Boundary are eligible for additional SGIP Rebates.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2Q4-CHCR-Territory-Fire-Threat-Proximity-600x400-72dpi-e1614732512460-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Homes In High Fire Threat Districts Qualify For Sgip Rebates\" title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed is ineligible for the additional High Fire Threat Areas SGIP Rebates.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek Watershed is ineligible for the additional High Fire Threat Areas SGIP Rebates.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5Q4-CHCR-Neighborhood-Medical-Facilities-in-DAC-600x400-72dpi-e1614735691670-150x133.jpeg\" alt=\"Medical Facilities Are Eligible For Additional Sgip Rebates.\" title=\"Medical Facilities in the Disadvantaged Communities (SB535 DAC) and Low Income Communities (AB 1550) serving family care, adult day care, and dialysis are eligible for additional SGIP Rebates.\" data-title=\"Medical Facilities in the Disadvantaged Communities (SB535 DAC) and Low Income Communities (AB 1550) serving family care, adult day care, and dialysis are eligible for additional SGIP Rebates.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" data-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/makello.com\/solar-panel-installation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4Q4-CHCR-Area-Chollas-Creek-Watershed-Hospitals-Labeled-600x400-72dpi-e1614735558465-150x133.jpeg\" alt=\"There Are No Hospitals In Chollas Creek\" title=\"Chollas Creek residents must delay emergency care until they can reach a hospital outside of their community. Hospitals commonly have battery and microgrid back up power.\" data-title=\"Chollas Creek residents must delay emergency care until they can reach a hospital outside of their community. Hospitals commonly have battery and microgrid back up power.\" style=\"\" \/> <\/li> <\/ul> <div class=\"slider-sharing-bottom\"><\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-14\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Resiliency and Cost Savings <\/h4><div id=\"ac-14\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/energy-storage.html\">Energy Storage<\/a>, a.k.a. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/energy-storage.html\">battery storage<\/a>, can be a great option for City Heights residents and business owners. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/blog\/californians-need-microgrids\/\">&#8216;Energy Independence&#8217;<\/a> means that critical needs are met; life sustaining medical equipment, refrigeration, A\/C, well pumps, security and technology works automatically, seamlessly, day or night, event during rolling blackouts, wildfire conditions, or planned utility shutdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/d0OzyEV_JXA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Makello&#8217;s Mobile Energy Ecosystem<\/a> &#8211; energy on the go with no need for utility power!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-15\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"> SGIP Rebates<\/h4><div id=\"ac-15\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>There are many rebate qualifiers that offset the purchase and installation costs, especially for those in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuc.ca.gov\/FireThreatMaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">High Fire Threat Districts<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/oehha.ca.gov\/calenviroscreen\/sb535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Disadvantaged Communities<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rebates and incentives can cover up to 100% of gross installed cost!&nbsp; Energy Storage can be used daily to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/blog\/category\/optimal-cost-savings\/\">increase utility cost savings<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-16\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Incentives, Strategy, and Timing <\/h4><div id=\"ac-16\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/solar\/downloads\/residential-and-commercial-itc-factsheets\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Tax Credit<\/a>: <s>2019: 30%<\/s>, 2020: 26%, 2021: 22%, 2022: 10% (solar power generation required)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Businesses are eligible for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p946.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Federal &amp; State Depreciation<\/a>, or up to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.section179.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">100% 1st Year Write-Off for business use<\/a> if Energy Storage is connected to grid-tied solar .<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuc.ca.gov\/sgip\/\" target=\"_blank\">SGIP Rebates<\/a>:   $250\/kWh residential Tier 5; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/oehha.ca.gov\/calenviroscreen\/sb535\" target=\"_blank\">Disadvantaged Community<\/a> &amp; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuc.ca.gov\/General.aspx?id=976\" target=\"_blank\">Low-Income Qualified Community or Resident<\/a>: $850 &#8211; $1,000\/kWh; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuc.ca.gov\/FireThreatMaps\/\" target=\"_blank\">High Fire Threat District<\/a> Level 2 &amp; Level 3: $850 &#8211; $1,000\/kWh. (If 2 or more Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or if an electric well pump is the primary water source.)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdge.com\/residential\/pricing-plans\/about-our-pricing-plans\/electric-vehicle-plans\" target=\"_blank\">Discount EVTOU5 rate<\/a> can double&nbsp;Energy Storage cost savings.<\/li><li>Average residential installed cost starts at&nbsp;$1,300\/kWh&nbsp;before incentives.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Makello can help guide you to cheaper, cleaner energy with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/energy-analysis.html\">Ethical Energy &amp; Cost Savings Analysis<\/a> and an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makello.com\/energy-storage.html\"> Energy Storage<\/a> system right-sized for your goals and site characteristics. Get your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meet.makello.com\/#\/customer\/freeenergysavingsestimate\">FREE Energy Savings Estimate<\/a>! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Energy Upgrades in Southeastern San Diego Get Makello&#8217;s FREE Energy Savings Estimate! Would you like to have a 6 Month Emergency Fund right now? An &#8220;Energy Upgrades Lifeline&#8221; delivers incentives up front and pays for itself over time. 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