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U.S residents have seen the biggest jump in their energy bills in more than a decade, and with the world currently being unstable with tensions between Russia, The Ukraine and NATO, energy bills will continue to increase.

The rise of energy bill has become a huge problem. A recent report found that the rise in energy bills has become such a huge problem that in 2021, 20% of residents in the U.S could not afford to pay their energy bills.

Although the rise in energy bills and electricity bills is a national problem, those hit the hardest are those living in San Diego. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, residents in San Diego paid 36.5 cents per kilowatt-hour in November and December 2021. That means those living in San Diego is paying more for their energy bills than anyone else in the country.

There is an alternative to the rise in energy bills and that is solar power. The founder of United Power Partners who is an expert in residential Solar systems is trying to make homeowners of San Diego aware that they don’t have to be tied into the constant rise of SDGE bills.

We decided to sit down with the founder of United Power Partners to learn more, and this is what he had to say.

First of all, please introduce yourself.

I’m known as Dan (the solar man) Weik, founder of UnitedPowerPartners.com living in Southern California’s beautiful San Diego. I have a passion for helping families save money, going green, and making new friends along the way.

Who and what is United Power Partners?

United Power Partners is a San Diego based solar company with a dream of making every southern California home sustainable; to achieve this goal, we want to show everyone that not only is it possible to power your home easily and safely through the power of the sun but going green today helps give our children a healthier, cleaner world tomorrow.

We are a company with an eye on the future, where sustainability, technology, safety, and conscious energy consumption are our principles. Through rooftop and ground-mount solar, we deliver our customers complete solutions for solar energy generation to be energy independent. As a result, we can produce an abundance of power, clean air, and clean energy for less than half the price of current utility bills.

San Diego has the highest energy bills in the USA, why is that?

There are many reasons why SDGE electric costs are the highest in the country, primarily due to no nuclear power source in southern California, so SDGE is purchasing and importing power from across state lines; Nevada, Arizona, and even Mexico. High price transmission and distribution fees can easily double your electrical cost. Meaning your electric bill may be $100, but your actual electrical cost may only be $30-40, so the remaining balance is what we like to call shipping and handling fees. It’s like buying a $30 product from Amazon, and it costs $70 to ship it to you. Additionally, there are wildfire mitigations costs, changing wooden poles to steel poles, underground power lines, and other measures. California’s Grid infrastructure upgraded is priced at $30 billion alone to support one million EV cars by 2030. Who do you think is going to pay for all that? We the people, California homeowners, the utility customer through endless increasing electricity bills.

A lot of people are confused how solar panels work; can you explain?

Solar panels convert sunlight on sunny days and UV rays on cloudy days into an electricity for your home is the simple answer. Excess energy is stored in battery backups or sent to the grid as credits. Those credits will be used to use power your home during sundown.

What are the benefits of having a solar panel fitted on a residential property?

This question is why I’m so passionate about solar. The benefits of solar power allow you to live freely in ways you wouldn’t without solar, i.e., turn on the A/C and leave the windows open, or heat your pool and jacuzzi as hot as you’d like without worrying about the cost. You can charge your EV without additional expense. Clean energy means clean air; you’re reducing your carbon footprint, plus skip the never-ending price hikes of your local utility and help stop forest fires from transmission lines and burning fossil fuels that harm our environment. All these benefits with a cherry on top; let the sun pay your bills and reduce 40-60% monthly electrical costs without any startup cost, make money the first month.

One thing that people worry about is the cost of having a solar panel fitted, are there any federal grants to help with the cost? Solar cost is usually a top concern out of the gate, but what most of our clients have found is that if you’re going to get solar panels “someday,” then that day should be today. At the start of 2020, Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) decreased from 30% to 26%, so Federal incentives show no signs of improving beyond 2022! The CPUC is working in tandem with top electrical providers, and it’s an all-out war against saving residential rooftop solar right now; it’s all over the news constantly. Those who hesitate to jump aboard solar this year will be paying heavy prices next year, with non-consumer-friendly incentives and taxes that don’t exist as today. It’s so unfortunate that monopolies like SDGE even dare to discourage San Diego homeowners from going solar with threats of the most significant solar tax in US History that could potentially remove the 40-60% savings we offer our clients today. We won’t be able to hold off these powerful monopolies forever, so get it while the gettin’ is good!

How soon can someone see a difference in their energy bills once they have a solar panel installed?

For the 90 percentile, most projects take approx. 20-30 days after installation to get (PTO) Permission To Operate from your local utility. Of course, when additional work like adding a new main electrical panel to your home is required, Covid has created supply-demand issues nationwide that have made timelines longer than usual.

If someone came to your company and asked for a solar panel to be installed, how long would it take?

Typically 30-35 days is our running average.

Are there any planned regulations that a homeowner must apply for to have a solar panel installed?

Yes, all new California homes built after 2020 must install (PV) photovoltaic systems. By 2030, at least 50% of California’s energy must come from noncarbon-producing sources like residential rooftop solar. So why not adopt solar for your home now, before incredible federal incentives disappear, and you’ll be fighting mandate surges, higher prices, and higher taxes. Get your home grandfathered in today’s rates, and you’ll be forever grateful you did.

I have heard that having solar panels installed on a property can increase its value. Is that true?

Yes, it’s true. Zillow.com published some sales stats after researching homes that sold with solar and without and found out that homes with solar sold for an average of 4.1% more and sold faster. 80% of homebuyers said energy-efficient homes are most important, according to Zillow’s study. So that would make the average dime-per-dozen million-dollar home in San Diego increase an additional $41,000.

All that, and you still save 40-60% off your current electric bill and make money from your first month. It just doesn’t get any better than this!

One last important question, energy bills continue to rise, which leaves millions of families around the USA concerned. Can you see a time when bills will reduce, or will they continue to rise?

Rates will not stop increasing in San Diego for all the reasons I’ve mentioned above. San Diegan’s should not expect a break till at least 2030, the projected date of mandates and 30-billion-dollar grid improvements. Let’s not forget to mention the one million EV charging stations that the 30 billion doesn’t even cover. Rates historically have increased 4-10% year after year in San Diego; residents are in for an escalating sticker shock if they don’t take control of their home’s power needs with solar.

For more information about United Power Partners, please visit https://unitedpowerpartners.com/

About Carlsbad CA-based United Power Partners

Carlsbad CA-based United Power Partners proudly services all San Diego’s County residents; including but not limited to San Diego and southern cities, Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Vista, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Spring Valley, Chula Vista, Carmel Mountain Valley, 4S Ranch, and more!

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Dr. Mark Craig and the Accent Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team proudly announce that they now offer the CoolSculpting® Elite body contouring and fat removal system to their Tupelo, MS patients. Using cryolipolysis technology, CoolSculpting® Elite can eliminate fat cells and provide a more sculpted figure. This innovative technology uses cold instead of heat to safely and comfortably remove stubborn areas of fat. 

CoolSculpting® Elite is FDA cleared to treat many areas where people struggle with resistant fat, including the abdomen, thighs, arms, sides, and even under the chin. CoolSculpting® Elite has an advantage over previous technologies in that it allows Dr. Craig and his team to treat two areas at once for more rapid results. In addition to speed, CoolSculpting® Elite also offers improved comfort by using cold instead of heat, protecting the skin from thermal damage. 

Even time spent in the gym cannot remove fat from some areas of the body. Patients can now achieve the sculpted figure they have worked for using CoolSculpting® Elite. Almost anyone can use CoolSculpting® Elite safely. Since this is not a weight-loss treatment, people will enjoy the best body contouring results if they are at or near their goal weight. 

CoolSculpting® Elite treatments take less than an hour, making them easier than a workout to fit into anyone’s busy schedule. Patients may notice some minor redness, but this will not keep them from returning to their usual activities. With no downtime, CoolSculpting® Elite offers a quick and easy method for eliminating those last areas of resistant fat. 

CoolSculpting® Elite offers proven results, with research indicating a 20% to 25% loss of fat from the targeted areas. The treatment works using applicators that lower the temperature of the skin and underlying fat cells. Fat cells freeze before skin cells, so the skin remains unharmed while the fat cells freeze and break apart. As the body removes these cells, patients see their slimmer, more contoured results. Fat removal can help people finally see the body they have been working hard to achieve.

Dr. Craig and his team are committed to providing their patients with the safest and most effective treatment options available. CoolSculpting® Elite technology has revolutionized body sculpting and fat removal, removing more fat in each treatment session than its predecessor and resulting in a more contoured, aesthetically pleasing figure. These amazing results led the Accent Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team to bring the CoolSculpting® Elite system to Tupelo, Mississippi.

Dr. Mark Craig and the Accent Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team serve the greater Tupelo, MS area. 

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On May 12, 2021, JT Legal Group, A Professional Corporation, specializing in personal injury law, successfully obtained a settlement in the amount of $750,000.00 for an automobile vs. pedestrian collision.

The incident occurred on Century Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA. Our client was riding his skateboard when the defendant, looking in the opposite direction of oncoming traffic, made an unsafe right turn, and crashed into our client. Consequently, our client launched off of his skateboard.

Our client suffered immense pain in his neck and back as a result of the collision. He received a significant amount of treatments, including epidural injections to help alleviate his pain symptoms. Additionally, he was forced to miss work during his recovery process, which resulted in substantial loss of wages.

An analysis reported by The State Highway Safety Offices projects that 6,721 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roads in 2020, up 4.8% from 6,412 fatalities in 2019. Alcohol impairment by the driver and/or pedestrian was reported in nearly half of traffic crashes that resulted in a pedestrian fatality.

“If I could undo the injury, I would do it any day. I can’t prevent people from getting hurt, but it’s good to see that we received a modicum of justice for them.” States Michael Avanesian, Managing Attorney of JT Legal Group.

JT Legal Group’s vision is to treat each client as family, therefore we are fighting for you with your best interest at heart. Find out more about the JT Legal Group by visiting our website.

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Daënara is a luxury jeweler founded in 1991. Combining excellence and precision, it enjoys a certain prestige while keeping a deeply human dimension. We are convinced that those who bring the world of jewelry to life must be open, generous and attentive, and that is why we are always there for our customers.

From the beginning, we have made it a point of honor to combine quality and originality. Each piece, each confection is the object of a very particular attention, because we really believe in the power of the creativity. Our designers and craftsmen are passionate about their work and are serious and generous throughout the process.

Daënara: quality products, combining beauty and prestige

Our product range is modern and diversified. Our more than thirty years of experience have led us to observe the evolution of trends. The jewels, necklaces and rings are designed and created to amaze jewelry lovers over the decades. We make it a point of honor to create beautiful pieces, varying colors and shapes.

It is important for us to point out that our prestige does not make us pretentious or arrogant. On the contrary, we cultivate respect for everyone. Luxury is never synonymous with contempt, but with openness to the wonders of the world.

An ever-renewed magic

At Daënara, we don’t want to be just another house. We want to bring a touch of magic to the world of jewelry, thanks to our sense of aesthetics and renewal. Our values are numerous:

We want every customer to feel respected. We consider our buyers as individuals above all, who have the right to the most beautiful jewelry!

Whether it is bracelets for men or necklaces for women, we have the reputation of varying our offers, so that everyone can find his happiness.

From the very beginning, we have made a point of making a difference, to create and maintain a brand that is unlike any other.

Precious and genuine materials

By trusting Daënara, you can be sure to offer authentic jewelry, made from natural materials.

The gemstones, gold, silver and other resources we use to enhance our creations are absolutely genuine. But in no case do we want to settle for the minimum.

In our workshop, the craftsmen polish, shape, work the natural elements to give birth to accessories of all beauty. Our technique has been refined over time, and we know how to play with colors, shapes, patterns so that each customer is satisfied.

Whether you want silver earrings, a gold necklace or a jade pendant, whether you are rather seduced by sober sets or on the contrary by the most brilliant pieces, you will inevitably find your happiness by plunging into our catalog.

A human and collective project

Above all, we want to build a team. And this team is at your service all year long.

If you encounter any problem or have any doubt, do not hesitate to contact us. We are not only manufacturers or salesmen: we want to share certain emotions, by developing a human project.

We are convinced that luxury should not be synonymous with closure. On the contrary, we cultivate an openness to the world. We do not hesitate to draw inspiration – without ever copying anything – from the confections of all horizons, so that cultures, tastes, and trends are never an obstacle to our creation.

Because Daënera is also…

A precise knowledge of the jewelry world, its history, its evolution.

A passion for jewelry, but also for those who wear them.

A particularly sharp sense of ethics. We place the human being at the center of our preoccupations, whether it is within the staff or when we meet our customers and partners.

Daënara: a house that respects modern issues

Obviously, we do everything possible to participate in the ecological transition. Little by little, we are making sure that we turn to green energy, without losing the slightest bit of quality in our products.

We also do everything to ensure that the materials we use are harvested and transported in the best possible conditions. We are aware that luxury should not be a pretext for forgetting the major issues that concern our time.

We regularly work to develop new technical and logistical approaches to become an ever more responsible company.

A brand you can trust

The magic of Daënara also lies in the atmosphere of trust that we do everything to create. Whether it’s about price or quality, we do everything we can to ensure that you can trust us.

For more information, please visit https://daenaraparis.com/

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