Fresno Homeowners
Pay Too Much to PG&E.
Solar Changes That.

Yes — Fresno is one of the strongest solar markets in California. Under NEM 3.0, the value of solar comes from what you self-consume, not what you export. Fresno homeowners have 300-plus sunny days, high summer AC loads, and PG&E rates of $0.30–$0.42 per kilowatt hour — meaning every kilowatt hour your system produces and you use yourself is money you don't send to PG&E. Paired with battery storage, a well-designed Fresno system delivers significant monthly savings from day one. The strategy has shifted from solar-only to solar-plus-battery — and that combination is stronger than ever here.

Yes — under NEM 3.0, battery storage is what makes the numbers work in Fresno. Without a battery, excess solar you produce during the day gets exported to PG&E at roughly $0.05–$0.08 per kilowatt hour. With a battery, you store that energy and use it in the evening when grid power costs $0.40–$0.42 per kilowatt hour — that's five to eight times more value from every kilowatt hour your panels produce. Beyond the bill savings, Fresno sits in one of California's highest PSPS shutoff zones — a battery keeps your home powered when PG&E cuts the grid. Every system we size for Fresno includes battery storage for both reasons. Use our Powerwall Calculator to estimate your battery savings.

We offer two main paths. The Prepaid Solar Lease gives you 30% off the total system cost upfront — a third party claims the federal tax incentive and passes that discount directly to you, so no tax liability is required on your end. After 5 years the system is fully yours. If you prefer zero upfront cost, our PPA options through Lightreach, GoodLeap, and EnFin let you go solar with no money down — you pay a fixed monthly rate for the power your system produces, typically lower than your current PG&E bill. We run both scenarios side by side during your free estimate so you can see exactly which option saves you more.

From signed agreement to panels on your roof, the typical timeline in Fresno is 30 to 45 days depending on permitting and PG&E interconnection scheduling. The physical installation itself usually takes one to two days. We handle all permitting, utility paperwork, and interconnection coordination — you don't need to manage any of it. We'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific address when we run your estimate.

Solar panels alone will not keep your home powered during a PSPS shutoff — they shut down automatically when the grid goes down for safety reasons. Solar paired with a battery backup system will. When the grid cuts out, your battery isolates your home and keeps essential loads running — refrigerator, lights, medical equipment, phone charging — for hours or through the night depending on battery size and usage. Fresno and the Central Valley experience some of the highest PSPS frequency in PG&E's territory, making battery backup a practical necessity for many households here.

We serve Fresno and the surrounding Central Valley including Clovis, Madera, Tulare, Visalia, and surrounding PG&E communities. We also serve Northern California including greater Sacramento, El Dorado Hills, Rocklin, Loomis, Folsom, Stockton, Fairfield, and Vacaville — plus Southern California across SCE and SDG&E territories. If you're in PG&E, SMUD, SCE, or SDG&E territory, we can help. Start with a free estimate and we'll confirm service availability for your address.