Get started with clean energy
PLEASE NOTE: On December 15, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a decision to modify the state's solar program. The new Solar Billing Plan will be in effect and impact only new solar customers that submit an application after April 14th, 2023.
Here is an overview of the Solar Billing Plan (PDF, 364 KB) and answers to frequently asked questions (PDF, 148 KB).
Produce clean energy for your home
Follow these steps to get started
Prepare your home
Make your home energy efficient before installing a renewable energy source to maximize your investment. Complete a Home Energy Checkup and receive customized recommendations. Take a free Home Energy Checkup.
Find the right contractor
PG&E can recommend resources and questions to ask when choosing a contractor. Find a contractor.
Do the math
Understand the financial considerations and benefits of investing in renewable energy. Explore leasing versus purchasing options and estimate the size of the system using our solar calculator. Visit Financing Options for Solar and Renewable Energy Systems. Customers interested in solar technology to serve multiple eligible meters, such as a farm owner, may want to learn more about Net Energy Metering Aggregation.
Choose the ideal renewable energy technology for your home
BEST FOR: | WHAT TO CONSIDER: | |
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SOLAR PANELS
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Homes with plenty of rooftop space exposed to the sun with minimal shading for at least six hours a day, ideally from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Solar panels can last more than 25 years. Make sure your roof is no more than seven years old to avoid reinstalling panels a second time. |
SOLAR WATER HEATING
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Homes consuming large amounts of hot water, with plenty of roof space exposed to the sun. |
You may need space for a solar storage tank near your existing water heater. |
BATTERIES / ENERGY STORAGE
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Combining with renewable systems to supplement intermittent energy when needed. |
Battery systems require space the size of a large appliance. |

Ready to go solar?
Print a step-by-step checklist to make going solar easy.
Download solar checklist (PDF, 163 KB)
Visit CPUC Solar Consumer Protection Guide

Solar Consumer Protection Guide
The California Solar Consumer Protection Guide is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Find these documents at the California Public Utility Commission.