PG&E might be a little tricky because they have solar panels on the roof, I think that complicates the issue of turning off power... maybe I should talk to PG&E about it??

Basement is dry (good sump pump) originally wood grain paneling looks like a DIY job.I was watching one of the flip shows and they used one of those Basement Systems Companies (- i.e.

oPaneling: Will you have to upgrade the electrical paneling?

I know the lightbulb in the laundryroom is linked to the 2nd floor by following the pipe to the panel.

Things like solar panels, high-end fencing around the whole community, etc. 

And the high common electric property seems like a good candidate for a solar panel as it's fairly exposed.

For instance a Stab-Lok electrical panel: My verbiage is such:Electrical Distribution Panels: Main Panel Observations: 11.

You will also have to pay for the new electric meter socket, wire to the transformer, and electrical panel inside the house.You may have to re-do the plumbing in the house to split up the two sides of the house so they can be on separate meters. 

I learned how to wire an electrical panel by myself.

You'd be stuck upgrading things like electrical service, panels, arc fault breakers, etc. if this where the case.