No-Credit-Check Solar + Battery — $0 Upfront

For Pioneer Community Energy homeowners. Predictable pricing on your PG&E bill · 25-year term · ~1.9% annual increase.

Participating Contractor In partnership with Pioneer Community Energy

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Why GridGen Works for Challenged Credit Homeowners

Simple, predictable, and designed for Pioneer Community Energy customers.

No Credit Underwriting

Skip the FICO check. If you’re a Pioneer homeowner in good standing, you may qualify.

$0 Upfront

Go solar + battery with no big down payment. Start benefiting right away.

One PG&E Bill

Your GridGen charges appear as a clear line item on your regular PG&E statement.

25-Year Term, 1.9% Annual

Low annual increase for long-term predictability and outage-ready storage.

*Program requires homeownership and Pioneer service in good standing. Solar plus storage; battery-only retrofits may be available in some cases.

How GridGen Works

From 60-second check to outage-ready power—simple and predictable.

  1. 1) 60-Second Eligibility

    Answer three questions: homeownership, Pioneer customer, and on-time utility payments.

  2. 2) Virtual Consult & Design

    We size solar + storage for your home. Participating-contractor projects use a blended kWh rate based on design.

  3. 3) Installation & Activation

    Professional install, inspection, and activation—your battery stands ready for outages.

  4. 4) One PG&E Bill

    Your GridGen charges show as a line item with a low 1.9% annual increase over a 25-year term.

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*Homeownership and Pioneer account in good standing required. Solar plus storage; battery-only retrofits may be available.

Backup Power When You Need It Most

GridGen pairs solar with a home battery so your essentials keep running during PG&E outages and PSPS events—while giving you predictable costs on your regular bill.

  • Keep essentials on: lights, fridge, Wi-Fi, outlets for devices and medical equipment (circuits selected during design).
  • Charge from the sun: your battery recharges daily with rooftop solar.
  • Simple billing: GridGen appears as a line item on your PG&E bill with a low 1.9% annual increase over a 25-year term.
  • No credit underwriting: designed for Pioneer homeowners in good standing.
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*Homeownership and Pioneer account in good standing required. Program is solar plus storage; battery-only retrofits may be available.

Clear, Predictable Pricing

GridGen bills as a line item on your regular PG&E statement. No large upfront payment and a simple, long-term structure.

  • Participating-contractor path: Special blended kWh rate that varies by system design and home profile.
  • Low annual increase: Approximately 1.9% per year over a 25-year term.
  • One bill: Charges appear as a clear GridGen line item on your PG&E bill.
  • $0 upfront: Go solar + storage without a big down payment.
Check Eligibility *Homeownership and Pioneer account in good standing required. Program is solar plus storage; battery-only retrofits may be available.

Neighbors Are Switching with GridGen

Stories from Pioneer-area homeowners who wanted predictable costs and outage backup.

“We were declined somewhere else. This program didn’t use a FICO check and the battery kept our fridge and Wi-Fi on during an outage.”

Alicia R. — Rocklin, CA

“Love seeing one PG&E bill. The line item makes the cost clear, and the 1.9% annual increase is easy to plan for.”

Sam & Dana — Placerville, CA

“The team walked us through eligibility in minutes. Install was smooth and now we’ve got backup for PSPS events.”

Marco G. — Grass Valley, CA

Check Your Eligibility *Homeownership & Pioneer account in good standing required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about eligibility, billing, and what to expect.

Is there a credit check?

No traditional credit underwriting or FICO score requirement. Program focuses on homeownership and utility payment history with Pioneer.

Who qualifies for GridGen?

Homeowners who are Pioneer Community Energy customers in good standing (on-time payments ~24 months). Availability may vary by home and design.

How does billing work?

Your GridGen charges appear as a clear line item on your regular PG&E bill. The program uses a long-term structure with an approximately 1.9% annual increase over a 25-year term.

What if I sell my home?

Typical options include transferring the agreement to the buyer or purchasing the system at fair market value. We’ll review the best path during your consult.

Is solar-only allowed?

GridGen is designed for solar plus storage. In some cases, battery-only retrofits may be available—ask during your design call.

What can the battery power during an outage?

Essential circuits such as lights, fridge, Wi-Fi, outlets for devices/medical equipment, and more—final list is chosen during system design.

How long does installation take?

Most projects move from final design to activation in several steps: site review, permits/utility approvals, installation, inspection, and turn-on. Timelines vary by city/utility processing.

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Program Disclosures

Disclosures: Homeownership required. Must be a Pioneer Community Energy customer in good standing (on-time utility payments ~24 months). Program is solar plus storage; battery-only retrofits may be available. Long-term structure with ~1.9% annual increase over a 25-year term. Charges appear as a GridGen line item on your regular PG&E bill. If you sell your home, options typically include transfer to the buyer or purchase at fair market value. System design and site conditions determine final offer and blended kWh rate for participating-contractor projects.