San Jose's Mediterranean climate provides excellent solar potential with 257 sunny days annually. Under NEM 3.0, PG&E customers should pair solar with battery storage to maximize savings and offset high electricity rates.
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Santa Clara County has streamlined solar permitting. PG&E customers are under NEM 3.0 net billing, making battery storage an important part of any new solar installation.
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Average Rate: $0.31/kWh
NEM 3.0 - Net Billing Tariff. Export rates vary by time of day with higher compensation during peak demand periods. New $24/month fixed charge starting March 2026 with lower per-kWh rates.
A solar+battery system averages $29,740 for a 7.2kW solar system with a 10kWh battery. State incentives may be available to reduce costs.
Yes! San Jose averages 5.4 peak sun hours per day, which is excellent for solar production.
California property tax exemption, PG&E net billing under NEM 3.0, and potential state/utility rebates. The SGIP battery rebate may also help offset battery costs.
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California's SGIP program offers rebates up to $1,100/kWh — enough to make a home battery essentially free for qualifying households. Learn who qualifies, how much you can get, and how to apply before funding runs out.
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