SCE
Southern California Edison
34.4¢/kWh
avg residential, June 2026
Exports earn a fraction of what you pay, so a battery that stores midday sun for the evening does most of the work.
Solar on SCE, explained
For SCE, SDG&E and LADWP homes
Put your roof to work on your power bill.
A free check that shows if solar and a battery make sense for your home. No one calls unless you ask.
Who's your utility?
Average price per kWh
SCESouthern California Edison34.4¢SDG&ESan Diego Gas & Electric46.4¢LADWPLos Angeles Dept. of Water & Power24–41¢
Not sure? Start hereRates: SCE June 2026, SDG&E April 2026, LADWP tiered estimate
- Free, about 2 minutes
- See your estimate before you give a phone number
- Your info goes to one dealer, never a list
How it works
See the numbers first. Talk only if you want to.
You get your estimate without sharing a phone number or email. If you want real pricing, you ask for a call.
Snap your bill
A photo of your latest bill tells us your usage and rate. Or slide to your monthly amount.
Check your roof
Age, material and shade. Then your estimate shows on screen, before we ask for your name or number.
Talk to one installer
Only if you want one. Ask for a call and one licensed installer gives you real pricing after a site review.
Want the long version? Read how it works.
Your utility
The answer starts with who sends your bill.
SCE and SDG&E pay very little for the power you send back. LADWP plays by different rules. So the right setup depends on your utility.
NEM 3.0 (Net Billing)
SDG&E
San Diego Gas & Electric
46.4¢/kWh
avg residential, April 2026
Among the highest rates in the country. Solar plus a battery usually pays back fastest here.
Solar on SDG&E, explainedLADWP
Los Angeles Dept. of Water & Power
24–41¢/kWh
tiered, 2026 estimate
LADWP isn't on NEM 3.0 and runs its own net metering program, so panels alone can still make sense. Check LADWP's current terms.
Solar on LADWP, explainedSources: SCE rate advisory (June 1, 2026); SDG&E electric rate change alert (April 2026); LADWP tiered residential rates, an estimate from installer sources for summer 2026. US average is about 19¢/kWh (April 2026, based on EIA data). Your actual rate depends on your plan and usage.
What changed in 2026
Some of what you've heard is out of date.
A lot of solar ads still talk like it's 2024. Here's where things actually stand.
What ended
The federal homeowner tax credit
The federal 25D credit ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. If you buy panels with cash or a loan in 2026, there is no federal credit for you.
Getting paid near retail for extra power
On SCE and SDG&E, NEM 3.0 is final. A court upheld it in March 2026 and the California Supreme Court declined review in June. Power you send back now earns a few cents per kWh.
What still works
Leases and PPAs
The company that owns the system can still claim the federal 48E credit, generally through about 2027. That can lower the monthly price they charge you. $0-down lease or PPA options may be available.
A battery that covers your evenings
Under NEM 3.0, storing midday sun and using it after 5pm is usually how SCE and SDG&E homes save. That's why the estimate recommends one there.
LADWP is its own story
LADWP isn't on NEM 3.0 and runs its own net metering program, so panels alone can still make sense in the City of LA. Check LADWP's current terms.
Scanning bill Live
Your electric utility
Residential service · Statement
Service period30 days
Electricity used812 kWh
Average rate34.4¢ / kWh
Delivery + generation$264.18
Taxes and fees$15.15
Amount due$279.33
Usage812 kWh / month
Your rate34.4¢ per kWh
Monthly cost$279.33
The fast lane
Snap your bill. Skip the typing.
One photo of your latest bill gives us the three numbers that matter: how much power you use, what you pay per kWh, and your monthly cost. Your estimate gets sharper, and you answer fewer questions.
- A phone photo or a PDF both work.
- No bill handy? Slide to your usual monthly amount instead.
What you'll see
An estimate you can read in ten seconds.
A system size, whether a battery makes sense for your utility, and a range of monthly bill savings. You see it before we ask for any contact info. Real pricing comes from a licensed installer after a site review.
Sample home
Temecula · SCE · $279/mo bill
System size
5.9 kW
about 14 panels
Battery
Recommended
NEM 3.0 pays little for exports
Estimated bill savings
$140 to $225 /mo
Utility bill only, before any lease, PPA or loan payment
Estimate, not a quote. Real pricing comes from a licensed installer after a site review.How we got it: 812 kWh a month (a $279 bill at 34.4¢) × 12, divided by 1,650 kWh per kW a year, with 430-watt panels. Savings assume the system covers 50% to 80% of an SCE bill.
Example only. Estimate, not a quote.
Who sees your info
One dealer. One installer. Not ten phone calls.
If you ask for a call, your answers go to our licensed dealer partner. They match you with the one installer that fits your roof, your utility and your area. We don't post your info to a list of companies who all call at once.
You can stop at the estimate and walk away. We only ask for your name, phone and email if you want an installer to call.
The claims we'll never make- YouSee your estimate, then ask for a call
- Our licensed dealer partnerReviews your fit
- One installerSite review and real pricing
Your info sold to a list of callers
Questions
Good to know.
Common questions before you start.
Bigger questions get a full guide
Is the check really free?
Yes. The check and the estimate cost you nothing, and you don't have to give a phone number or email to see your estimate. We're a referral service, not an installer.
Will my phone start blowing up?
No. No one calls unless you ask for a call after you see your estimate. If you do, your info goes to our licensed dealer partner and one installer they match you with, not a list of companies.
Why do you ask about my credit?
A rough range helps an installer show payment options that fit, like a lease, PPA or loan. We only ask for a range. We don't pull your credit.
What if I rent?
The owner of the home has to sign up for solar, so this check is for homeowners who are on the title. If you rent, you can pass the link to your landlord.
What if my roof is old?
Panels last 25 years or more, so a roof near the end of its life usually gets replaced first. If you tell us your roof is over 20 years old, your estimate flags it.
Which utilities does the check cover?
SCE, SDG&E and LADWP homes. SCE and SDG&E are on NEM 3.0, where exported power earns a few cents, so the estimate recommends a battery. LADWP isn't on NEM 3.0 and runs its own net metering program, so panels alone can still make sense. Check LADWP's current terms.
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See what your roof could do before anyone calls you.
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