Reduce the Cost of Going Solar in California

Solar rebates, tax credits, net billing programs, battery incentives, and $0 down solar options may help lower the cost of going solar. Solar California helps you check what may be available for your home.

Solar incentives may vary by location and can change over time.

Check your area now to see what programs may be available for your California home.

State Rebates & Credits

Some California homeowners may qualify for solar rebates, clean energy credits, or state supported programs based on location, income, utility provider, and system type.

Net Billing Programs

Solar may help lower your electric costs by giving you credit or value for extra solar energy your system sends back to the grid, depending on your utility plan.

$0 Down Options

Many homeowners can start with solar through $0 down financing, solar loans, leases, or power purchase agreement options.

Property Tax Exemptions

California solar property tax exclusions may help protect homeowners from increased property taxes after adding an eligible solar energy system.

Utility Rebate Programs

Some utility providers may offer additional savings programs, battery incentives, or energy efficiency rebates. Availability depends on your service area.

Local Incentive Programs

City, county, and regional solar programs may vary. A local solar professional can help check what is available near your home.

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Common Questions

Solar incentives can include federal tax credits, state programs, local rebates, utility incentives, battery storage incentives, net billing credits, and financing options. The exact programs available depend on your location, utility company, system type, and eligibility.

The easiest way is to check your estimate through Solar California. We help connect you with a local solar professional who can review your area, utility provider, home details, and available programs.

Net metering or net billing is a utility program that gives homeowners credit or value for extra solar energy sent back to the electric grid. The exact rules depend on your utility company and current California solar policies.

Yes, some homeowners may qualify for $0 down solar through financing programs, solar loans, leases, or PPAs. Your matched solar professional can explain which options are available and what the terms mean.

In some cases, yes. Battery storage incentives may be available through certain state, utility, or local programs. Eligibility can depend on your utility provider, battery type, income level, location, and whether the battery is paired with solar.

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