Worried Your PG&E Bill Will Keep Climbing?
Sacramento Solar Guide helps Greater Sacramento homeowners compare solar, batteries, incentives, and backup power options — without pressure or confusion.
Higher bills. More demand on your home. Less clarity on what to do.
Sacramento homeowners are watching electric bills climb — driven by summer AC spikes, EV charging, pool equipment, and rate increases that don't seem to stop. On top of that, more people are worried about grid reliability when the lights flicker.
You want lower costs and a way to keep power on during outages — but solar quotes, leases, PPAs, loans, and battery rebates can feel like a foreign language.
Solar isn't really about panels.
It's about taking control of three things: your monthly cost of ownership, your future exposure to utility rate hikes, and your ability to keep critical loads running when the grid goes down. Once you see the decision that way, the right setup gets a lot easier to choose.
If any of these sound like your home, it's worth a look.
There's more than one way to do this.
The right setup depends on your home, your bill, and your goals. Here's the menu — explained in plain English.
Solar panels
Classic rooftop PV to offset daytime usage and reduce your bill.
Solar + batteries
The NEM 3.0 sweet spot — store cheap solar, use it during peak hours.
Battery-only
No room or appetite for panels? Batteries alone can still cut peak charges and provide backup.
Solar loan
Own the system, keep the tax credit, finance the cost over time.
Prepaid lease
Pay once upfront — sometimes structured so federal tax benefits get passed through in pricing.
PPA (Power Purchase Agreement)
Pay only for the solar power produced — no upfront cost, but a long-term contract.
Cash purchase
Best long-term economics if you have the capital and plan to stay in the home.
What may be available in 2026.
Disclaimer: Incentive programs, rebates, and tax treatments change frequently and depend on your eligibility, equipment, installer, and utility. Information here is for general education only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Always confirm current program rules and consult your tax professional before making a purchase decision.
Four simple steps. No pressure.
Submit your address
Share the property address and a few utility details.
Marc reviews your home
I review the roof, shading, and your PG&E or SMUD usage pattern.
Get your estimate
You receive a preliminary solar and/or battery recommendation.
You decide
Decide whether the next step makes sense. No pressure either way.
Download the 2026 Sacramento Solar & Battery Incentive Guide
The current federal, state, and utility incentives that actually apply to Sacramento homes in 2026 — explained in plain English, with no sales pitch attached.
- Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit overview
- SMUD battery incentive snapshot
- Tesla Powerwall rebate eligibility basics
- Loan vs. lease vs. PPA vs. cash — side by side
Request My Solar + Battery Estimate
Send me your address and a recent bill. I'll come back with a clear, side-by-side look at your options.