Solar panels & batteries in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena's Craftsman and Spanish homes often have historic district guidelines, so we look for low-visibility roof planes. MyPowerCo compares vetted, licensed installers so Pasadena homeowners get the right system at a fair price.
Energy facts for Pasadena homes on Pasadena Water and Power
What solar could save a Pasadena home
Slide your average Pasadena Water and Power bill to see what a Pasadena home could spend over the next 25 years staying with the utility vs. going solar.
How solar works on Pasadena Water and Power (PWP)
Pasadena homes are served by Pasadena Water and Power, a city-owned utility with its own solar and net metering rules. The state's NEM 3.0 rules for SCE, PG&E and SDG&E do not apply here.
Because Pasadena Water and Power's program terms and rates change over time, we confirm the current rules for your account before any installer designs your system, so your savings estimate matches what you'll actually see on your bill.
What we look for on Pasadena roofs
The San Gabriel Valley gets hot inland summers, so cooling drives bills up from June to October. Homes range from 1920s bungalows to big new rebuilds, and foothill neighborhoods face fire-season outages where battery backup matters.
- Roof age, material and shade
- Summer AC usage
- Outage backup needs
- Electrical panel capacity
We compare Pasadena solar installers for you
You get one point of contact, real numbers for your home, and side-by-side quotes from licensed installers who work in Pasadena and Los Angeles County.
1. Free review
Send us a recent Pasadena Water and Power bill. We look at your usage, roof and goals, with or without a battery.
2. Compare quotes
We line up quotes from vetted installers and explain price per watt, equipment and warranties in plain English.
3. We manage it
We stay with you through permits, install and Pasadena Water and Power interconnection until your system is turned on.
Pasadena solar questions
Does NEM 3.0 apply in Pasadena?
No. Pasadena is served by Pasadena Water and Power, a city-owned utility with its own solar rules. NEM 3.0 only applies to SCE, PG&E and SDG&E customers. We confirm Pasadena Water and Power's current terms before your system is designed.
Do I need a battery with solar in Pasadena?
It depends on Pasadena Water and Power's current export credit for your account. If exports are credited near retail, panels alone usually pay back fastest; if not, a battery helps you use more of your own solar. We run both options for you.
How much does solar cost in Pasadena?
At about $5.00 per watt installed, a typical 8 kW system runs around $40,000 before any incentives, and your size depends on your usage. Slide your bill in the calculator above to see your system size, cost and 25-year savings, then we compare real quotes from licensed installers.
Estimates are based on 2026 averages. Your quote uses your actual usage and current utility terms. MyPowerCo is an independent solar company, not a utility or government agency.
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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.