News

Estimated production for a 2.5 kW system in San Francisco

Jan 21, 2015

Many of us think of solar in the summer when the sun is high in the sky and shining brightly. Don't wait until the summer to install or you will miss out on the best time of the year for energy production. Install now to start producing clean electricity and build...

Net Metering Win for Solar in 2014

Dec 26, 2014

First, let's recap what net metering is and why it's important to you. The electricity produced by your solar system goes first to your electric service panel to power your home. When your solar system produces more electricity than you need at that time, that excess...

SF Chronicle – Helping Hand for Greener Homes: S.F. Moving to Finance Upgrades

Dec 8, 2014

The long-awaited adoption in a city that prides itself on embracing cutting-edge, environmentally friendly technologies comes as a huge relief to both city leaders and solar advocates. Supervisors are expected to approve the financing program known as Property...

San Francisco Business Times – Luminalt Lights Up City’s Solar

Oct 24, 2014

We are thrilled to be highlighted in today's Business Journal. See article here. "They are a woman-owned company and do amazing work," said Lisa Gautier, a residential and commercial customer of Luminalt's. "They are very community connected. I run the Matter of Trust...

Join Us For Two Clean Energy Fundraisers

Feb 13, 2014

Over the next two Thursdays, two great organizations providing clean energy to impoverished communities worldwide will be hosting fundraisers here in San Francisco. Green Empowerment, a Portland-based non-profit, works with local partners around the world to...

50,000 People Sign Petition to Keep Current CA Net Metering Rules

Feb 5, 2014

Five years ago Luminalt installed a rooftop solar system on Jade and Martin’s home. Today Jade along with other solar system owners and advocates delivered 53,000 signatures to California’s Public Utilities Commission to ensure future solar policy will be as reliable...

The “Solar Bowl” – Super Bowl Stadium Powered by Solar Panels

Feb 2, 2014

1,350 solar panels power MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey where today’s Super Bowl is being played. While you’re watching the game today, look for the panels. They ring the top of the stadium and provide cover for the fans sitting in the top seats. The...

Crissy Field Photos: The Energy of Green Art

Dec 17, 2013

At Crissy Field in San Francisco, one can see large sculpture-like wind turbines standing like monolithic sentinels against the backdrop of the San Francisco Bay. Green Art Photos With their sleek metal bases and fluid design of blades, the ever-present breezes that...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »

What customers say

“A+. Done well by good people.”

"A+. Done well by good people."

“Professional. Knowledgeable. Excellent installation. Very happy with the work.”

"Professional. Knowledgeable. Excellent installation. Very happy with the work."

“Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!”

"Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!"

“Luminalt employees were all very pleasant and competent. We felt a high degree of confidence In the whole process.”

"Luminalt employees were all very pleasant and competent. We felt a high degree of confidence In the whole process."

“Luminalt was terrific – our electric bill is next to nothing – we love it.”

"Luminalt was terrific - our electric bill is next to nothing - we love it."

“Not sure it could have been done better. The whole Luminalt crew have been excellent.”

"Not sure it could have been done better. The whole Luminalt crew have been excellent."

“You made it easy for me to go green!”

"You made it easy for me to go green!"

“Luminalt is an amazing company. The entire staff is friendly, responsive and always available to assist in any way.”

"Luminalt is an amazing company. The entire staff is friendly, responsive and always available to assist in any way."

“Very family oriented.”

"Very family oriented."

“Pure Professionalism.”

"Pure Professionalism."

“You were all so organized, efficient, friendly, and easy to work with, I will recommend you to my friends!”

"You were all so organized, efficient, friendly, and easy to work with, I will recommend you to my friends!"

“5/5 for everything! Excellent.”

"5/5 for everything! Excellent."

“(Luminalt) handled everything with terrific organization and service. Paperwork, installation, and scheduling follow up – was all outstanding.”

"(Luminalt) handled everything with terrific organization and service. Paperwork, installation, and scheduling follow up - was all outstanding."

“Everything went smoothly. The service was excellent – all employees were politce, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure!”

"Everything went smoothly. The service was excellent - all employees were politce, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure!"

“Very helpful, reasonably priced, (and) good natured staff.”

"Very helpful, reasonably priced, (and) good natured staff."

“Excellent. Luminalt has been that company that is a rare pleasure to do business with. Really first class from start to finish.”

"Excellent. Luminalt has been that company that is a rare pleasure to do business with. Really first class from start to finish."

“Now I can attest to the fact that Luminalt really does do an outstanding job in installing solar panels and making sure that their work would pass the city and county of SF’s inspections.”

"Now I can attest to the fact that Luminalt really does do an outstanding job in installing solar panels and making sure that their work would pass the city and county of SF's inspections."

“I wish my other sub contractors were as professional and organized.”

"I wish my other sub contractors were as professional and organized."

Fantastic crew from start to finish!

"Fantastic crew from start to finish!"

“Luminalt’s depth of knowledge and professionalism are most impressive. They are a top notch outfit in both installation and customer service – very important in a developing field with an every changing landscape of products.

"Luminalt's depth of knowledge and professionalism are most impressive. They are a top notch outfit in both installation and customer service - very important in a developing field with an every changing landscape of products."