Which Way, L.A.?

Why One Solar Customer Still Isn't Saving

Last July, Lake Sharp installed solar panels on her Highland Park home. When we talked to her in September , the LA Department of Water and Power still hadn't come out to turn them on. After our program, they did -- but that's all they did.

By Warren Olney • Jan 12, 2015 • 1 min read

Last July, Lake Sharp installed solar panels on her Highland Park home. When we talked to her in September, the LA Department of Water and Power still hadn't come out to turn them on. After our program, they did -- but that's all they did. Her bills still don't reflect the savings she was promised when Elon Musk's Solar City installed the panels six months ago.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Benjamin Gottlieb
Reporter, Fill-in Host
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Lake Sharp
Highland Park resident

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Which Way, L.A.?

Why One Solar Customer Still Isn't Saving

Last July, Lake Sharp installed solar panels on her Highland Park home. When we talked to her in September , the LA Department of Water and Power still hadn't come out to turn them on. After our program, they did -- but that's all they did.

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Which Way, L.A.?

Why One Solar Customer Still Isn't Saving

Last July, Lake Sharp installed solar panels on her Highland Park home. When we talked to her in September , the LA Department of Water and Power still hadn't come out to turn them on. After our program, they did -- but that's all they did.

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