Solar Energy in San Diego County
San Diego County has perfect weather for solar year-round, but SDG&E rates are among California's highest at 45.7¢ per kWh, with time-of-use peak rates reaching 60-80¢. A typical San Diego County household spends over $3,000 annually on electricity — but solar with a fixed-rate power purchase agreement can cut that by 30-50% immediately.
Service Area
Covering all of San Diego County served by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E).
Homeowners Only
Program available for owner-occupied homes. Renters should contact their landlord.
Next Step
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Why San Diego County Homeowners Choose Solar
- •Perfect solar weather: San Diego's mild climate and abundant sunshine (5.4+ peak sun hours daily) make it one of California's best solar markets. Nearly 300 days of sunshine every year.
- •SDG&E rates are the highest in the state: San Diego homeowners pay more per kWh than most Californians. Rate increases of 8-10% annually have been approved through 2028.
- •New fixed charge: SDG&E added a $23.45/month fixed charge to all residential bills. Solar locks in your variable costs with a fixed payment.
- •Zero-down Power Purchase Agreement: No upfront investment. Pay a fixed rate for all the solar electricity your system produces. San Diego homes typically save $125-225/month from day one.
Solar in San Diego County Cities
El Cajon
$240/mo avg bill
SDG&E service area
Escondido
$239/mo avg bill
SDG&E service area
Fallbrook
$233/mo avg bill
SDG&E service area
Chula Vista
$210/mo avg bill
SDG&E service area
Carlsbad
$210/mo avg bill
SDG&E service area
Oceanside
$205/mo avg bill
SDG&E service area
San Diego
$195/mo avg bill
SDG&E service area
Encinitas
$190/mo avg bill
SDG&E service area
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Check My EligibilityPrimary trusted sources
Government, research, and standards bodies we routinely cite. We link out so readers can verify our claims at the source.
- California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)Public license records for every contractor in California. Used to verify C-46 solar license status, bond filings, disciplinary actions.
- CSLB License LookupDirect license search; confirms active status, bond, classification, and any disciplinary actions on file.
- California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)NEM 3 / Net Billing Tariff documents, IOU rate filings, solar interconnection rules.
- CPUC Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3)Authoritative source for NEM 3 / NBT compensation rules and updates.
- DSIRE — Database of State IncentivesComprehensive database of federal, state, and utility incentives for renewable energy. Maintained by NC Clean Energy Technology Center.
- IRS — Residential Clean Energy Credit (Form 5695)Authoritative IRS guidance on the 30% federal solar tax credit (residential clean energy credit).
- NREL — National Renewable Energy LaboratoryUS Department of Energy lab. Source of solar resource maps, panel efficiency data, and benchmark solar cost reports.