Solar Design Services in California

Licensed Professional Engineers helping California homeowners go solar.California-specific permitting, local incentive guidance, and expert support.

1,247
Systems Designed
8.2 kW
Avg System Size
$2,850/year
Average Savings
12
Available Incentives

Why California Homeowners Choose Us

California Permitting Experts

We understand California's unique permitting requirements including Title 24 compliance and fire setback requirements. Our engineers are licensed in California and have completed 1,247 solar designs in the state.

Local Incentive Knowledge

Navigate California's solar incentive programs including SGIP battery storage rebates. We'll help you maximize available rebates and tax credits specific to California residents.

Sunny Mediterranean Climate Optimized

Designs optimized for California's sunny Mediterranean climate and weather patterns.Fire setbacks required in high fire risk areas per California Building Code.

California Solar Incentives & Rebates

Take advantage of 12 solar incentives available to California homeowners

Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

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30% federal tax credit on total system cost including installation and battery storage

30% Tax CreditExpires: 2032

California SGIP

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Self-Generation Incentive Program for battery storage systems. Higher rebates for low-income customers.

Up to $250/kWhExpires: Ongoing

Net Energy Metering 3.0 (NEM 3)

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Export excess solar energy to grid. Battery storage highly recommended under NEM 3.

Export CreditsExpires: Ongoing

Property Tax Exemption

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Solar installations are exempt from property tax assessment increases

100% ExemptionExpires: 2026

DAC-SASH Program

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Disadvantaged Communities - Single-family Affordable Solar Homes program

Up to $3.00/WExpires: Ongoing

Local Utility Rebates

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Many California utilities offer additional rebates for solar and storage

Varies by utilityExpires: Varies

Serving Major Cities in California

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Los Angeles

452 systems

3.9M

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San Diego

287 systems

1.4M

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San Francisco

194 systems

874K

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Sacramento

143 systems

525K

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San Jose

118 systems

1.0M

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Fresno

87 systems

543K

California Customer Success Stories

See what California homeowners are saying about our solar design services

"The design met all California Title 24 requirements and fire setbacks perfectly. Our permit was approved in just 4 days! The engineer walked us through every detail."

Sarah Chen

Los Angeles, CA

12 kW with Tesla Powerwall

Saving $3,200/year

"They understood NEM 3.0 inside and out. Helped us navigate the SGIP battery rebate and saved us thousands. Best decision we made for our home."

Michael Torres

San Diego, CA

9.6 kW Ground Mount

Saving $2,890/year

"As a DIYer, I needed professional engineering for the permit. They delivered a perfect PE-stamped plan set that sailed through Sacramento County review."

Jennifer Wong

Sacramento, CA

7.8 kW Rooftop

Saving $2,340/year

We Work With All California Utilities

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Southern California Edison (SCE)
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)

Frequently Asked Questions - California

Common questions from California homeowners about solar design and permitting

Ready to Go Solar in California?

Join 5,240+ California homeowners who've gone solar with our expert guidance. Get your professional PE-stamped solar design today.

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Average electric rate in California: $0.34/kWh | Average savings: $2,850/year