On the roofs of two unassuming Extra Space storage buildings in Pico Rivera, an array of solar panels is helping nearby families save money on their bills, while also providing a model for the future of “community solar” in urban areas across the state.

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On the roofs of two unassuming Extra Space storage buildings in Pico Rivera, an array of solar panels is helping nearby families save money on their bills, while also providing a model for the future of &ldquo;community solar&rdquo; in urban areas across the state.</p>