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California — Exclusive Program

California Homeowners Could Qualify to Lower Their Electric Bills with $0 Upfront Solar.

See if your home qualifies in under 60 seconds. No obligation. Fast installations. Potentially lower monthly energy costs.

12,487homeowners checked eligibility
60-Second Qualification8 quick questions • No credit check
$0 Upfront for Qualified Homeowners
Fast Installations
Protection from Future Utility Rate Increases
Free Savings Analysis
No Obligation
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Instant Savings Estimate

See your potential savings before submitting any contact information

$200
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New: 60-Second Solar Score Quiz

What's Your Solar Score?

Answer 5 quick questions and discover your personalized solar savings score. See exactly how much you could save over 25 years.

Instant results No credit check 100% free
The Math Is Simple

Your Bill, Before & After Solar

See exactly how much California homeowners save by switching to solar.

CURRENT

Without Solar

$265/mo

Average PG&E monthly bill

Rates increase 4-6% annually
No protection from outages
100% dependent on utility
$79,500 over 25 years
WITH SOLAR

With Solar

$150/mo

Average solar bill (connection fee)

Lock in low rates for 25 years
Battery backup for outages
Energy independence
$3,600 over 25 years
Your 25-Year Savings
$0

That's a new car, college tuition, or a down payment on a house — just from switching to solar.

📊 Data & Research

California Solar by the Numbers

Verified statistics from government sources and industry data — cited and updated for 2026.

1.5M+
California homes with solar
Source: California Energy Commission, 2025
30%
Federal tax credit on solar systems
Source: IRS Section 25D, through 2032
41¢/kWh
SDG&E residential rate (highest in US)
Source: CPUC rate schedule, 2026
$2,940
Average annual savings per CA home
Source: BackUp Co. customer data, 2025
5.8 hrs
Average daily peak sun in California
Source: NREL Solar Resource Data
$1,000/kWh
SGIP rebate for battery storage
Source: CPUC Self-Generation Incentive Program
Simple Process

Three Steps to Clarity

No pressure. No obligation. Just the facts about your home.

01
< 60 seconds

Check Eligibility

Answer a few quick questions about your home and energy usage. No credit check, no commitment.

02
100% Free

Free Energy Assessment

A licensed energy consultant analyzes your property, roof, and utility rates — at absolutely no cost.

03
No Obligation

Review Your Savings

Get a personalized report with exact numbers for your home. Zero pressure. You decide what's right for you.

Most homeowners complete Step 1 in under 45 seconds
Real Results

Thousands of California Homeowners Have Already Made the Switch

Real people. Real savings. Real results across California.

Homeowner in Los Angeles just checked eligibility

Before Solar

$387/mo

After Solar

$270/mo

"I was paying nearly $400 a month. After going solar, my bill dropped to almost nothing. The process was completely painless."

MR

Michael R.

90210 • Beverly Hills

$1,404/yr

saved

Before Solar

$295/mo

After Solar

$180/mo

"I didn't believe it until I saw my first bill. Zero upfront cost and I'm already saving. Wish I did this years ago."

ST

Sandra T.

91101 • Pasadena

$1,380/yr

saved

Before Solar

$312/mo

After Solar

$230/mo

"Our consultant was professional, zero pressure. They walked us through everything. We qualified same day."

JC

James & Lisa C.

90404 • Santa Monica

$984/yr

saved

12,400+

CA Homeowners Helped

$3,100

Avg Annual Savings

4.9★

Average Rating

$0

Upfront Cost

Recent Activity Near You

Recent solar consultations completed across California ZIP codes:

90001

23 homes qualified

2 days ago

90210

8 homes qualified

5 hours ago

91101

15 homes qualified

yesterday

90404

11 homes qualified

3 days ago

90028

19 homes qualified

1 week ago

91202

7 homes qualified

today

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Meet Our Solar Experts

Our team of licensed, NABCEP-certified solar professionals has helped over 12,000 California homeowners go solar.

12,000+
Installations Completed
45+
Licensed Professionals
12
Years in Business
4.9/5
Customer Rating
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Tanner Kanteman

Senior Solar Consultant

  • CSLB Licensed
  • 6 years experience
SK

Seth Kjerulf

Senior Solar Consultant

  • 9 years experience
  • 2,000+ designs
IC

Ismael Covarrubias

Senior Solar Consultant

  • 10 years experience
  • OSHA 30 Certified
California Energy Rates — 50 Year History

Every Month You Wait Could Mean Paying More

California electricity rates have risen 0% since 1975 — and projections show no signs of stopping.

3.5¢/kWh

Rate in 1975

37¢/kWh

Rate Today

116¢/kWh

Projected 2050

+8871%

50-Year Increase

Historical (EIA Verified)
Projected (4.8%/yr compound growth)
1975199020052018202220252035205020650¢80¢160¢240¢320¢TODAY 37¢2050 116¢

Source: U.S. EIA historical CA residential rates. Projections based on 50-year compound growth rate of ~4.8%/yr.

A $250/mo bill today could cost $780/mo by 2050 — if you don't go solar.

Every year of delay locks in higher rates. Solar locks in zero.

Available Programs & Incentives Are Subject to Change

Federal and state solar incentives, net metering policies, and utility rebates can be reduced or eliminated at any time. Current programs offer the best terms we've seen.

Check qualification while current programs remain available →

Free Consultations Are Limited Each Month

Our licensed energy consultants have a limited number of free property assessments available monthly. Once slots fill, the next opening may be weeks away.

82% booked

No obligation. Consultations fill fast.

Why Us

Why Homeowners Work With Us

We've built our reputation on trust, transparency, and results.

Licensed Professionals

All consultants are state-licensed energy advisors with verified credentials and years of California-specific solar expertise.

No-Obligation Consultation

Explore your options completely free. We never pressure or require commitment. You stay in control.

Transparent Process

Every step explained clearly. No hidden fees. No fine print surprises. What you see is exactly what you get.

Personalized Energy Analysis

We analyze your specific home, usage patterns, and utility rates — not a generic quote.

Zero-Pressure Approach

Our consultants educate, not sell. The decision is always 100% yours.

Serving California

Find Solar in Your City

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Your report downloads instantly • We'll only contact you if you qualify

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