federal tax credit<\/a>. If you're a California home owner you will be kicking yourself you didn't get solar with these incentives around.<\/p>","12":"<p>The biggest <a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-energy//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy///" target=\"_blank\">advantages in California<\/a> for installing solar panels in the 1 for 1 net metering law and the 30% <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"..//solar-incentives//federal-solar-tax-credit/">federal tax credit<\/a>. If you're a California home owner you will be kicking yourself you didn't get solar with these incentives around.<\/p>","disadvantages":"<p>To be honest there aren't that many <a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-energy//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy///" target=\"_blank\">disadvantages to installing solar panels in California<\/a>. These incentives should be used while they're still here! If you own a home in California you will be kicking yourself in a few years if you didn't install solar panels while these great incentives are still around.<\/p>\r\n<p>Enter your details to <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"..//solar-panel-calculators/">calculate the cost and savings you are likely to get from installing solar panels for your home<\/a>.<\/p>","13":"<p>To be honest there aren't that many <a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-energy//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy///" target=\"_blank\">disadvantages to installing solar panels in California<\/a>. These incentives should be used while they're still here! If you own a home in California you will be kicking yourself in a few years if you didn't install solar panels while these great incentives are still around.<\/p>\r\n<p>Enter your details to <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"..//solar-panel-calculators/">calculate the cost and savings you are likely to get from installing solar panels for your home<\/a>.<\/p>","useful_links":"","14":"","average_monthly_elec_usage":573,"15":573,"roof_pitch_degree":29,"16":29,"typical_kwh_production":1550,"17":1550,"created_at":"2019-04-10 02:11:35","18":"2019-04-10 02:11:35","incentive_overview":"<h4>Federal solar tax credit<\/h4>\r\n<p>The federal tax credit is the most significant incentive to install solar panels for homes and businesses. Right now, the federal tax credit equals 30% of the total solar system costs. The remainder can be rolled over to future years if you can't claim the full tax credit in any given year.<\/p>","19":"<h4>Federal solar tax credit<\/h4>\r\n<p>The federal tax credit is the most significant incentive to install solar panels for homes and businesses. Right now, the federal tax credit equals 30% of the total solar system costs. The remainder can be rolled over to future years if you can't claim the full tax credit in any given year.<\/p>","updated_at":"2023-04-14 06:16:00","20":"2023-04-14 06:16:00","diy_solar":"<p>Yes you can! In some cases, you can save $3,000 or more when you install solar yourself, even after receiving the federal tax credit. Despite the potential for savings, data from Lawrence Berkeley Labs shows that only about 3% of homeowners choose DIY solar. <\/p>\r\n<p>Reasons for this include:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-inside ml-4\">\r\n<li>The permitting and inspection process for the utility, the state, and municipalities can be quite complex.<\/li>\r\n<li>The installation work is both dangerous and difficult, with electrical work having to be performed at heights.<\/li>\r\n<li>Often times, solar electricity customers will be charged a premium for DIY installations, which can limit savings.<\/li>\r\n<li>In some states, a solar system needs to be installed by a qualified solar contractor in order to take advantage of incentives. In California, a solar installer must hold a C-46 Contractor License in order to be considered qualified. Utilities and incentive programs may have additional requirements.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>SolarReviews does not recommend DIY solar installations unless you have suitable skills. However, for those who do, SolarReviews published <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-panels//solar-panel-kits/">a comparison table displaying solar panel kit prices from the top 10 leading solar kit websites in the US<\/a>.<\/p>","21":"<p>Yes you can! In some cases, you can save $3,000 or more when you install solar yourself, even after receiving the federal tax credit. Despite the potential for savings, data from Lawrence Berkeley Labs shows that only about 3% of homeowners choose DIY solar. <\/p>\r\n<p>Reasons for this include:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-inside ml-4\">\r\n<li>The permitting and inspection process for the utility, the state, and municipalities can be quite complex.<\/li>\r\n<li>The installation work is both dangerous and difficult, with electrical work having to be performed at heights.<\/li>\r\n<li>Often times, solar electricity customers will be charged a premium for DIY installations, which can limit savings.<\/li>\r\n<li>In some states, a solar system needs to be installed by a qualified solar contractor in order to take advantage of incentives. In California, a solar installer must hold a C-46 Contractor License in order to be considered qualified. Utilities and incentive programs may have additional requirements.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>SolarReviews does not recommend DIY solar installations unless you have suitable skills. However, for those who do, SolarReviews published <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-panels//solar-panel-kits/">a comparison table displaying solar panel kit prices from the top 10 leading solar kit websites in the US<\/a>.<\/p>","city_2_id":504,"22":504,"city_3_id":0,"23":0,"state_tax_credit":0,"24":0,"state_tax_credit_amount":"0.00","25":"0.00","diy_solar_allowed":1,"26":1,"pros":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A significant advantage to going solar in California is the 30% federal solar tax credit. Plus, California is a very sunny state, so your solar system can generate plenty of energy.<\/span><\/p>","27":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A significant advantage to going solar in California is the 30% federal solar tax credit. Plus, California is a very sunny state, so your solar system can generate plenty of energy.<\/span><\/p>","cons":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are not many disadvantages to going solar in California. Even though the net metering policy recently changed, Californians can still see a shorter payback than homeowners in many other states. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","28":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are not many disadvantages to going solar in California. Even though the net metering policy recently changed, Californians can still see a shorter payback than homeowners in many other states. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","average_monthly_electrical_usage":536,"29":536,"other_incentives":"<h4>Property tax exemptions<\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California offers a property tax exemption for solar panel systems. Solar panels increase the property value of your home, but the exemption ensures you won't have to worry about an increased tax statement.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This policy is in effect until 2026.<\/span><\/p>","30":"<h4>Property tax exemptions<\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California offers a property tax exemption for solar panel systems. Solar panels increase the property value of your home, but the exemption ensures you won't have to worry about an increased tax statement.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This policy is in effect until 2026.<\/span><\/p>","pace_program":"<h4>PACE financing<\/h4>\r\n<p>California offers <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//pace-program-solar-panels-are-they-the-right-option-for-you/">PACE financing<\/a> to homeowners looking to go solar. <\/p>","31":"<h4>PACE financing<\/h4>\r\n<p>California offers <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//pace-program-solar-panels-are-they-the-right-option-for-you/">PACE financing<\/a> to homeowners looking to go solar. <\/p>","state_tax_credit_description":"","32":"","rebates":"<p>State rebates<\/p>","33":"<p>State rebates<\/p>","net_metering_content":"<h4>Net metering<\/h4>\r\n<p>California's newest solar billing rules, NEM 3.0 or Net Billing, are now in effect for customers of investor-owned utilities. Under the new policy, homeowners can still use the solar energy they produce to reduce their energy costs, but the savings are not as high as they were under the previous billing structure. <\/p>\r\n<p>Here are some key points to know about California Net Billing:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Solar customers are required to use new Time of Use rate plans where electricity is very expensive during peak periods, which ultimately leads to lower solar savings.<\/li>\r\n<li>Excess energy credits will be valued at about $0.05 per kWh, which is much lower than the average electricity cost of around $0.30 per kWh.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","34":"<h4>Net metering<\/h4>\r\n<p>California's newest solar billing rules, NEM 3.0 or Net Billing, are now in effect for customers of investor-owned utilities. Under the new policy, homeowners can still use the solar energy they produce to reduce their energy costs, but the savings are not as high as they were under the previous billing structure. <\/p>\r\n<p>Here are some key points to know about California Net Billing:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Solar customers are required to use new Time of Use rate plans where electricity is very expensive during peak periods, which ultimately leads to lower solar savings.<\/li>\r\n<li>Excess energy credits will be valued at about $0.05 per kWh, which is much lower than the average electricity cost of around $0.30 per kWh.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"}}" data-lazy-state-abbr=""> See all local installers