Solar Savings Calculator for San Francisco, CA
Homeowners in San Francisco pay an average of $240/month for electricity through Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). With 5.1 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
* Estimates based on 5.1 peak sun hours/day in San Francisco, CA, 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.
Local Solar Details for San Francisco
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
- Permit Cost
- $600
- Permit Timeline
- 4-8 weeks
- Net Metering
- partial
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 4.8 kW
- Panel Count
- 12 panels
- Gross Cost
- $13,680
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $9,576
Available Incentives for San Francisco, CA
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.
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