About BDS Solar – A Leading Solar Company in West Hills

Ken Sampson
Ken Sampson, the CEO of BDS SOLAR, has been a successful business owner and general contractor for 20 years. He has specialized in custom homes and has completed every aspect on 6 custom estate projects. Ken is a California native and was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from California State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Ken created BDS from the ground up. Originally, BDS SOLAR managed every aspect of swimming pool solar (thermal solar) for 15 years before he made the big leap to solar electricity. Ken has been operating BDS SOLAR throughout the Los Angeles, Orange County and Ventura areas.

Mission Statement:

  • Our mission is to cultivate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources which not only provide our customers with an economic return on their investment but also address the global environmental concerns. We also make it our mission to establish a long-term relationship with our customers by exceeding their expectations as well as building trust through outstanding performance by every member of the BDS SOLAR team.

Building Design Specialists (BDS) SOLAR is part of an innovative company that has been serving the Los Angeles area since 1982.

With 20 years experience in the construction industry, BDS SOLAR brings you the highest standards, quality, and a dynamic approach to changing your power. When it comes to taking care of your solar needs there’s no one more qualified and friendly. BDS Solar is a full-service solar company helping you through every aspect of your solar experience. Our extensive experience handling residential and commercial solar projects means that we can easily meet your solar needs! From our skilled project managers to our professional crew, we help set the standard of what your solar experience should be!

Our 20 years of experience have cemented our reputation as a clean, safe, trustworthy company.

Here's what others are saying:

  • The whole process was fast and easy!


    - Mr. and Mrs. White, Orange County, CA

  • Just wanted to drop you guys a line and let you know that I just received my first SCE bill since firing up my solar electrical system. The bill covered Aug 6 to Sept 6, which is traditionally my largest bill. Last year’s bill was $451, and two years ago, the bill for this period was $362. Imagine my surprise when I opened my bill for this month, and it was $26.16!!! At this rate, our solar electric system is generating about 1,000 KWH per month. If it continues to do this during the summer months, I will not have much of a SCE bill, in fact, I am envisioning SCE paying me!


    - Michael & Joann Mote, Simi Valley, CA

  • We couldn't believe how simple and easy BDS Solar made our solar experience. Now we get to sit back, relax, and reap the benefits of our solar energy savings!


    - Stephan & Cynthia Ukas-Bradley, Simi Valley, CA

  • After using BDS Solar, I couldn't believe how much money i was wasting on my electrical needs. Now I've got extra money in my pocket, raised the value of my house, and am helping the environment. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome.


    - Deann Dover, Woodland Hills, CA

  • After my solar experience I have been referring all my friends and family to BDS Solar. The installation crew was clean and prompt and finished on time. They were professional in every aspect. My neighbors are already calling to get their solar system!


    - Evelyn Meyer, North Hills, CA

  • We were impressed with how thorough BDS Solar was. Their auditors discovered we were losing 60% of our heating through leaks in the ductwork. We were also impressed that they didn't try to sneak in things to inflate our price


    - Edward & Amy Gilroy, Santa Clarita, CA
– Click here for more reviews.

BDS Solar Warranties

Warranties:
  • BDS SOLAR OFFERS 10 YEAR WARRANTY ON SOLAR INSTALLATION
  • SOLAR PANELS COME WITH A 25 YEAR WARRANTY FROM MANUFACTURER
  • THE INVERTER COMES WITH A 10 YEAR WARRANTY FROM MANUFACTURER
  • WORKMANSHIP COMES WITH A 10 YEAR WARRANTY
  • WARRANTY INCLUDES ROOFING IN AREAS WHERE SOLAR INSTALLATION WORK WAS CONDUCTED ONLY
  • MONITORING SYSTEM ALSO COMES WITH MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
Contractors License Certificate
Contractors License Certificate

Solar Incentives & Rebates

For every $1000 you save, you’re adding $20,000 of value to your home.
Utility Rebate Drop
As the demand for solar increases the California Solar Rebates are dropping. These rebate drops can happen at any time because of available funds. The sooner you convert to solar energy, the higher the rebate. The longer you wait to go solar the more expensive it will become.

State Solar Rebates
With California Solar rebates, the sooner you go solar, the more money you’ll save! Utility companies (SCE – Southern California Edison & LADWP – Los Angeles Department of Water & Power) are offering thousands of dollars worth of solar rebates BUT rebates are beginning to drop as demand increases. Acting now gives you the greatest savings. This is THE BEST time to go solar!

IRS Tax Credit
Get a 30% tax credit from the IRS. February 2009 was the beginning of the new Stimulus Bill. Homeowners switching to solar get a tax credit worth 30% of the total cost of the system. That could be thousands of dollars back, making the tax incentives and solar rebate programs better than ever!

Increase your home’s value without increasing property tax
  • Californian homeowners with cleaner, greener energy are being given a property tax break for solar installations. This increases your home’s value while maintaining the same property tax.
  • To learn more about rebates offered in California, visit DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy)
Here's what others are saying:

  • The whole process was fast and easy!


    - Mr. and Mrs. White, Orange County, CA

  • Just wanted to drop you guys a line and let you know that I just received my first SCE bill since firing up my solar electrical system. The bill covered Aug 6 to Sept 6, which is traditionally my largest bill. Last year’s bill was $451, and two years ago, the bill for this period was $362. Imagine my surprise when I opened my bill for this month, and it was $26.16!!! At this rate, our solar electric system is generating about 1,000 KWH per month. If it continues to do this during the summer months, I will not have much of a SCE bill, in fact, I am envisioning SCE paying me!


    - Michael & Joann Mote, Simi Valley, CA

  • We couldn't believe how simple and easy BDS Solar made our solar experience. Now we get to sit back, relax, and reap the benefits of our solar energy savings!


    - Stephan & Cynthia Ukas-Bradley, Simi Valley, CA

  • After using BDS Solar, I couldn't believe how much money i was wasting on my electrical needs. Now I've got extra money in my pocket, raised the value of my house, and am helping the environment. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome.


    - Deann Dover, Woodland Hills, CA

  • After my solar experience I have been referring all my friends and family to BDS Solar. The installation crew was clean and prompt and finished on time. They were professional in every aspect. My neighbors are already calling to get their solar system!


    - Evelyn Meyer, North Hills, CA

  • We were impressed with how thorough BDS Solar was. Their auditors discovered we were losing 60% of our heating through leaks in the ductwork. We were also impressed that they didn't try to sneak in things to inflate our price


    - Edward & Amy Gilroy, Santa Clarita, CA
– Click here for more reviews.

Energy Efficient Solar Energy Technology

These tough economic are causing people to find any possible way to save money. Solar technology is one of those ways. Not only does solar technology save you thousands of dollars and increase the value of your home, it is also a renewable resource that can heat, cool and power your home or business for a much lower price.

Solar power energy harnesses energy from the sun by heat engines and photovoltaics. Active or passive solar depending upon the way they convert, harness, and use sunlight and heat is solar technology. Active solar depends on photovoltaic panels, fans, and pumps that convert the sun’s energy into effective outputs. Passive solar uses different architectural features to capture and distribute sunlight.

Solar energy techniques help offset a huge portion of the energy used to heat, cool and ventilate commercial and residential buildings. Solar chimneys are used to heat homes using solar energy. It is a simple ventilation system made from a vertical tunnel that connects the inside and outside of a building. Using an updraft, the chimney heats the air and pulls it through the building. Deciduous trees and plants can also be used to cool and heat your home. These trees planted on the southern side of a building provide cool shade during summer months. Scheffler reflectors and parabolic dishes are solar concentrating technologies that can heat industrial and commercial buildings.

Solar energy technologies can be used in countless ways to help your life. It is a more affordable and earth-friendly way to harness energy and will continue to save you money over the years.

Here's what others are saying:

  • The whole process was fast and easy!


    - Mr. and Mrs. White, Orange County, CA

  • Just wanted to drop you guys a line and let you know that I just received my first SCE bill since firing up my solar electrical system. The bill covered Aug 6 to Sept 6, which is traditionally my largest bill. Last year’s bill was $451, and two years ago, the bill for this period was $362. Imagine my surprise when I opened my bill for this month, and it was $26.16!!! At this rate, our solar electric system is generating about 1,000 KWH per month. If it continues to do this during the summer months, I will not have much of a SCE bill, in fact, I am envisioning SCE paying me!


    - Michael & Joann Mote, Simi Valley, CA

  • We couldn't believe how simple and easy BDS Solar made our solar experience. Now we get to sit back, relax, and reap the benefits of our solar energy savings!


    - Stephan & Cynthia Ukas-Bradley, Simi Valley, CA

  • After using BDS Solar, I couldn't believe how much money i was wasting on my electrical needs. Now I've got extra money in my pocket, raised the value of my house, and am helping the environment. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome.


    - Deann Dover, Woodland Hills, CA

  • After my solar experience I have been referring all my friends and family to BDS Solar. The installation crew was clean and prompt and finished on time. They were professional in every aspect. My neighbors are already calling to get their solar system!


    - Evelyn Meyer, North Hills, CA

  • We were impressed with how thorough BDS Solar was. Their auditors discovered we were losing 60% of our heating through leaks in the ductwork. We were also impressed that they didn't try to sneak in things to inflate our price


    - Edward & Amy Gilroy, Santa Clarita, CA
– Click here for more reviews.