Solar Savings Calculator for California
California homeowners pay an average of $250/month for electricity at 32¢/kWh. With 5.8 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.
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* Estimates based on 5.8 peak sun hours/day in California, system cost of $2.85/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.
Solar Incentives in California
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.
Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0)
Credits solar owners for excess energy exported to the grid at time-of-use rates. Paired with battery storage for maximum benefit.
Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
Provides rebates for installing battery storage systems paired with solar panels.
Property Tax Exclusion for Solar
Solar energy systems are excluded from property tax assessments through 2025, potentially extended.
Cities in California
Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.
Los Angeles
33¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $260/mo · Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
San Francisco
34.5¢/kWh · 5.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $240/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
San Diego
38¢/kWh · 5.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $280/mo · San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
San Jose
34¢/kWh · 5.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $255/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Sacramento
28¢/kWh · 5.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $230/mo · Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Fresno
32¢/kWh · 6h sun/day
Avg bill: $245/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Long Beach
30.5¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $235/mo · Southern California Edison (SCE)
Oakland
34¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $245/mo · Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
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