Guides
Solar guides for California homeowners.
Going solar in California changed a lot in the last few years — net metering rules, the federal tax credit, and the role of batteries all shifted. These guides explain what actually matters, in plain language, with no pressure to buy anything.
Start here.
Three reads that cover the questions almost every SoCal homeowner asks before they go solar.
Is solar worth it in California in 2026?
The honest answer after NEM 3.0 and the end of the residential tax credit — who it pays off for, and who should wait.
Read the guideNEM 3.0 explained
What California's net metering rules changed in 2023, why export credits dropped ~75%, and what it means for a new system.
Read the guideSolar vs. battery under NEM 3.0
Do you actually need storage? A both-sides look at solar-only versus solar-plus-battery economics and backup value.
Read the guideWhen you're ready to look at your own roof.
The guides are the homework. These pages are where you turn it into real numbers for your home.
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