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

Yes — and Fresno is actually one of the strongest NEM 3.0 markets in California. Here's why: under NEM 3.0, the value of solar comes from what you self-consume, not what you export. Fresno homeowners have 300+ sunny days, high summer AC loads, and PG&E rates of $0.30–$0.42/kWh — meaning every kWh your system produces and you use yourself saves you the full retail rate. Paired with battery storage, a well-designed Fresno system still pencils out with a 4-year average payback period. The strategy has changed — solar-only without a battery is less effective — but solar plus battery is as strong as ever here.

Under NEM 3.0, yes — we recommend it strongly for Fresno. Without a battery, excess solar you produce during the day gets exported to PG&E at ~$0.05–$0.08/kWh. With a battery, you store that energy and use it in the evening when grid power costs $0.40–$0.42/kWh. That's a 5–8x difference in value. Beyond the financial case, Fresno sits in one of California's highest PSPS shutoff zones — battery backup keeps your home powered when PG&E cuts the grid. Every system we size for Fresno includes battery storage for both reasons.

We offer several options depending on your situation. The Prepaid Solar Lease gives you 30% off the full system cost upfront — a third party claims the federal tax incentive and passes that discount directly to you, so no tax liability is required. After 5 years the system is yours. If you prefer $0 down, our PPA options through Lightreach, GoodLeap, and EnFin let you go solar with no upfront cost — you pay a fixed monthly rate for the power your system produces, typically lower than your current PG&E bill. We'll run both scenarios for your home during your free estimate so you can compare them side by side.

From signed agreement to panels on your roof, the typical timeline in Fresno is as little as 30 days, typically 30–45 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 automatically shut down 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 — refrigerator, lights, medical equipment, phone charging — running for hours or through the night depending on battery size and your 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, not just a financial consideration.

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