The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power on Monday launched a program to help low-income families install solar panels and battery storage at their houses or apartment buildings — with 100% of the cost covered.

Residents or apartment owners must apply with an approved solar developer, who generally submits the application.

The state-funded “self-generation incentive program” was launched in June. A total of $280 million is being dispersed across the state, with more than $32 million allotted for the DWP. Customers can choose to do battery storage only, or solar plus a battery system.

Why it matters

The goal is to help low-income DWP customers save money on their electricity bills, while also boosting the power grid’s resilience. By now, California has a lot of solar, but not e

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