Maybe cheaper up-front but you’re paying for an additional utility service in perpetuity. In Michigan, each utility meter is $8.50 /month just to have the connection. $2000 over 20 years and that doesn’t include any other fixed charges. Will be layout dependent of course, but more utility service isn’t always the answer. Additionally, you have solar PV shown - add more of that and energy storage and maybe it could be cheaper to keep the ADU off-grid. Just need some behavior and expectation adjustment - electricity is no longer an endless buffet!
@ericvelasquez1282
4 ай бұрын
Another way is to install a larger than the minimum requirement solar system for the ADU. The ADU then can be completely off grid with the larger system. The the added cost may be $5-10K depend on the size of the ADU minus the cost of running a line form main panel to ADU. Then you can charge the tenant $150/month for electricity. You'll break even in a few years and after that it's free money
@markbelanger2340
11 ай бұрын
DWP only allows one service drop per property either to the adu or the existing house.
@teraxiel
3 ай бұрын
I was going to comment this as well, because it's the same for SDG&E. It's crazy they allow that in LA.
@derekevans7780
4 ай бұрын
Only way to do it. Im about to do one in a few months. Makes no sense to cone from the main house panel.
@HektorCastillo
3 ай бұрын
🙌
@adrianromerocodes3211
Жыл бұрын
Hector that's awesome info! I'm actually working with Natalie for my blue prints by your recommendation, drop the contact for this electrician please! I'll be needing him soon for my ADU
@HektorCastillo
Жыл бұрын
Adrian hello you will definitely have a awesome experience working with Natalie. I'll try to get the electricians info for you 👍
@MercedesCYoung
Жыл бұрын
@@HektorCastillo yes, please share his info!
@rodgea3103
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if LADWP has a distance limit from the pole where the line will be dropped to the new ADU meter?
@czarrevs3616
11 ай бұрын
Great Video Hektor! Thanks for the tip.
@allanvillar7583
5 ай бұрын
Awesome 👏 , hopefully I can do this soon 👍
@edcastillo4456
11 ай бұрын
Many newer neighborhoods don’t have overhead lines, but are all underground. Can this same concept work if underground? Meaning, can you run a new line from the street instead of from the existing panel?
@ebggullette
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@juanjuarez8163
Жыл бұрын
I thought the power company only allowed one wire from the post for each lot.
@ericgutierrez4960
Жыл бұрын
LADWP only allows one one service line drop per parcel. Not sure what city this house is in.
@HektorCastillo
Жыл бұрын
Juan Hello, call your power service provider and get the correct answer directly from them. One call could save you thousands
@Hizenbird
Жыл бұрын
Depends on the power company. “New” options exist now with the advent/popularity of EVs. Some power companies are allowing the dropping of more lines, for example SCE.
@AA-eb7sd
Жыл бұрын
That's correct. I am building an ADU in norCal and the electrical company wants only side by side panel in one location with 2 meters next to each other. Not at the location ADU.
@leosolis5846
Жыл бұрын
Yeah unfortunately ladwp only allows one drop per house
@ToughLuckWorld
5 ай бұрын
Do you have this electricians info?
@ramonreyes1234
11 ай бұрын
Please be more clear to your people the meter only only meter you still have to pay to install panel and is a 200 amp panel material around 1,200.
@HildaRealtor
11 ай бұрын
Whats the electricians contact info?!
@toro80
Жыл бұрын
Did this in mine all you need is to pay the permit for a new address witch in my case was 800 dollars in order for the power company to drop the line
@Adileneee16
Жыл бұрын
I think I have to do this for my ADU. Is your county LA county too?
@HektorCastillo
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@toro80
Жыл бұрын
@@Adileneee16 yes I’m in a unincorporated area and all my paperwork and permits are from la county The new address permit was one of the first things I have to pay when I was waiting for approval of my plans and was little over 800 dollars All they do is the new address is going to be the same you have in your house plus a 1/2
@houmanghasemian3580
3 ай бұрын
So I take it the power company doesn't charge power delivery twice?
@toro80
3 ай бұрын
@@houmanghasemian3580 not to you they are going to charge that to the people who activate the service on the new address your bill are going to stay the same is 2 different accounts
@Szechaun_Don
2 күн бұрын
My power lines are underground tho from the grid
@jacksami777
8 ай бұрын
I like your videos right to the point. Now I’m converting two rooms from my home to an ADU what is best for my case regarding the metering?
@terukoperalta1076
Жыл бұрын
Aren't ADU suppose to be solar only? Sorry, I don't know much about electrical systems. Do still have to connect with City's electrical system even with solar? Thanks for any info.
@HektorCastillo
Жыл бұрын
Teruk, Hello not for garage conversion to ADU. New construction ADUs have a different set of rules to follow. Good luck with your project
@kawaiisenshi2401
3 ай бұрын
Not in all states
@steveli7530
11 ай бұрын
What about solar. Can you share the solar credit with an independent panel?
@bayareaelectical
4 ай бұрын
On the same parcel how can you get another meter installed. Is a joke.
@HektorCastillo
3 ай бұрын
It's allowed by the power company 🤷♂️ and this process saves the homeowner money 💰
@limalady1
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, excellent tip. I’m waiting for the correction of the floor plans and I can start my project
@HektorCastillo
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jorgepulidovaladez9418
11 ай бұрын
Another great thing about their own meter is the renter can pay their own electrical bill
@1966Lucas
9 ай бұрын
Hey Hektor just to be clear the spot meter is a free service right and we have to pay for the new Panel and installation? is that right?
@HektorCastillo
8 ай бұрын
You are correct.
@paulmak1899
Жыл бұрын
Is this property in Long Beach?
@HektorCastillo
Жыл бұрын
It's in SoCal. For privacy reasons I won't disclose the City 🏙️
@KJorgensenGroup
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know you could do that. Thanks for the information.
@HektorCastillo
Жыл бұрын
Call the power company and ask them if you can do a drop. FYI your videos are awesome!!
@KJorgensenGroup
Жыл бұрын
@HektorCastillo, I appreciate you for all this information. I still need to discuss this with my wife, lol. Right now, our plan is to have power from the main house with the solar panel. Thank you for inspiring me doing this project as a owner-builder.
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