Stop renting your power. Start producing it.
California electricity now costs more than 35¢ per kWh at the big utilities, and it keeps rising. A solar and battery system lets your family make its own power on your own roof, and we'll show you the real numbers before you decide anything.
- CSLB HIS Reg. #144166
- Written quote, no pressure
- NEM 3.0 battery design
- Vetted, licensed install partners
Energy facts for PG&E customers · changes with the utility you pick above
Your roof is already collecting sunlight. Put it to work.
Solar isn't about a gadget on the roof. It's about who controls your family's biggest utility bill for the next 25 years.
Lock in your energy cost
Utility rates in California have climbed for years. Power from your own panels costs the same in year 20 as it does today, so rate hikes hit you a lot less.
Keep the lights on
With a home battery, your fridge, Wi-Fi, lights and medical devices keep running through outages and Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
Own an asset, not a bill
An owned system is equipment that works for you every sunny day. It turns a monthly expense into something your home owns.
Five steps from your first question to your first solar-powered day.
Free consultation
We look at 12 months of usage, your roof and your goals. You get answers, not a pitch.
Day 1Custom design
We size panels and battery to your real usage and NEM 3.0, with a written quote and savings estimate.
2–5 daysPermits & paperwork
Your installer files the city permit and utility application. We track every step and keep you updated.
2–6 weeksInstallation
A licensed partner installer we've vetted installs most homes in one to two days. We check in before, during and after.
1–2 daysTurn on & monitor
After inspection and utility approval, you flip the switch and track production in an app.
1–4 weeks
We work for you, not for one solar company.
MyPowerCo is a solar advisor. Instead of pushing one company's equipment and price, we compare proposals from multiple licensed installers and bring you the best fit for your home. Then we stay with you through the whole project.
About MyPowerCoMore options, better pricing
Installers compete for your project, so you see real choices in equipment, price and timeline instead of a single take-it-or-leave-it quote.
Only vetted installers
We work with licensed, insured installation partners we've checked for quality, warranties and track record.
Honest sizing
We'll never oversize a system to raise the price. If solar doesn't pencil out for your home, we'll tell you.
Every number in writing
Price, equipment, warranties, production estimate and payback assumptions, on paper, before you sign.
No high-pressure tactics
No "today only" pricing. Take the quote home, compare it, and ask us anything.
Your advocate, start to finish
From first quote to permission to operate, you have one MyPowerCo contact who keeps the installer on schedule and answers your questions.
Own it, finance it, or lease it. We'll show you all three side by side.
| Cash purchase | Solar loan | Lease / PPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Full system price | $0 to low down | $0 typically |
| Who owns it | You | You | The leasing company |
| Lifetime savings | Highest | High, minus interest | Lower, but immediate |
| Adds home value | Yes | Yes | Transfer required at sale |
| Maintenance | Owner (warranties cover most) | Owner (warranties cover most) | Provider |
Questions every homeowner asks us
If you're wondering it, someone else asked us this week. Here are the big ones.
See all 30+ answersIs solar still worth it in California after NEM 3.0?
For most homeowners with bills over about $150 a month, yes, if the system is designed for NEM 3.0. Exports now earn only about 4¢ per kWh, so the value comes from using your own solar power, which offsets 35–45¢ retail power. That usually means pairing panels with a battery. We'll show you both scenarios with your real bill.
Is there still a 30% federal solar tax credit?
Not for homeowners who buy their system. The federal residential clean energy credit (Section 25D) ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. Leases and PPAs may still carry a business-side credit that providers can pass through as lower payments, for qualifying systems placed in service by the end of 2027. Check with a tax professional about your situation.
How much does a solar system cost in California?
A typical home system of 6–8 kW runs roughly $18,000–$26,000 before any incentives, and a battery adds about $12,000–$16,000. Price depends on your roof, equipment and electrical panel. Our quotes are itemized so you can compare them line by line.
What happens when the power goes out?
Panels-only systems shut off during a grid outage for line-worker safety. With a battery, your home switches to backup power automatically and the panels keep recharging the battery during the day.
How long does the whole process take?
Usually 6 to 12 weeks from signed agreement to turning the system on. Installation itself is one or two days. Most of the wait is the city permit and utility approval. Your installer files them, and we track every step for you.
Solar across Los Angeles and the Valleys
Local utility rules, roof tips and answers for your city.
Straight answers from our advisors
Is Solar Still Worth It in California in 2026?
The federal tax credit is gone and NEM 3.0 is final. We run the real numbers on whether rooftop solar still pays off for California homeowners in 2026.
NEM 3.0 Explained: California's Net Billing Tariff in Plain English
What California's NEM 3.0 Net Billing Tariff means for solar homeowners: export credits, the 9-year lock, batteries, grandfathering for NEM 1.0 and 2.0, and the 2026 court ruling.
Do I Need a Solar Battery in California?
Should you add a home battery to solar in California? Costs, backup power, NEM 3.0 savings, SGIP rebates, and when a battery isn't worth it.
See what your roof could produce.
Send us your last electric bill. We'll design a system for your home, show you the real numbers with and without a battery, and give you a written quote you can compare against anyone else's.