# California Green Business Sunlight & Power - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/09/california-green-business-sunlight-power/ - Published: 2014-09-03T01:13:41-04:00 - Author: greenguruguides California Green Business Sun Light & Power has built the largest number of solar systems on multi-family housing of any solar company. For those interested in businesses that are green in California, Sun Light & Power sets a great example. ## **The growing demand in California for multi-family housing solar installations as investments** Sun Light & Power works with many multi-family real estate developers who are expanding their investment into solar energy. The recent dramatic reduction in costs of [solar energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/11/solar-energy-storage-will-be-a-mass-market-reality/) allows it to compete very well with energy from utilities. Solar energy also helps meet the renewable energy mandates of many municipalities as part of their commitment to a [California green business](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/prius-sells-like-hotcakes-in-california/) model. Additionally, solar energy is eligible for generous incentives, [federal tax credits](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/03/federal-energy-tax-credits-reinstated-for-2012-2013/), and both federal and state accelerated depreciation schedules. ### Solar electricity and solar hot water benefits Combining solar electric (PV) and solar thermal can erase most of a multi-family [building’s](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/11/solar-one-nyc-economic-development-corporation-council-member-dan-garodnick-break-ground-on-solar-ones-environmental-education-center/) energy concerns, and a single mobilization reduces the overall cost of both systems. PV offsets up to 100% of high-cost [electricity while solar water](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/12/most-new-residential-solar-pv-projects-in-california-program-are-not-owned-by-homeowners/) heating for domestic hot water loads eliminates the volatility and high carbon footprint of natural gas. Going solar can help multi-family housing projects with LEED credits, GreenPoint rating, and meeting Title 24 requirements, which is often a goal for businesses seeking [green status in California](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/02/rain-water-system-passive-integrated/). ### Sun Light & Power’s 159 projects include 9.058 megawatts installed Working with many developers and General Contractors, Sun Light & Power has completed 159 multi-family projects that include over 9 megawatts of [installed solar](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/01/tesla-solar-energy-power-installed-new-roof/) energy. This type of large-scale work highlights why the [green business](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/epa-gsa-urban-electronics-electronic-jobs/) approach in California truly matters for the multi-family housing sector. _Developers include_: Advent HousingAlpha Group SFAvalon Bay Communities, Inc.AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc.Carmel PartnersCitycentric InvestmentsDouglas Ross ConstructionEmerald FundEssex Property TrustForest City Enterprises, Inc.Gerding EdlenHoliday DevelopmentLennar CorporationMichael Simmons Property Development, Inc.On Lok, Inc.Panoramic InterestsPocket DevelopmentPrometheus Real Estate GroupThe [John Stewart Company](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/john-hendricks-founder-of-discovery-communications-and-alan-mulally-ceo-of-ford-motor-company-received-prestigious-edison-achievement-award/) Urban Housing GroupZeta Communities. These developers help contribute to California’s green business sector. ### Rebate funds secured total $9.5 million for property owners [Source: Sun Light & Power](https://sunlightandpower.com/) [⌊IMG_5745.JPG⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_5745.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) _General Contractors include:_ American Community Home BuildersBarry Swenson BuildersCahill Contractors, Inc.Midstate ConstructionMorley BuildersNibbi BrothersRoem DevelopmentSegue ConstructionWebcor Builders. In summary, these contractors also support growth in the California green business landscape. ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4841837f2a0756d69aeaa2877e5646549fc845ec2f0ffc2804839152c38ba332? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenguruguides The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman, is recognized as a green living guru and electric car expert. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides, green business and electric vehicles. [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenguruguides/) [ ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenguruguides/)