Convert Your California Home to Solar — Lock In a Lower, Predictable Rate

Stop watching your electric bill climb every year. Switch to a locked-in solar rate for $0 out of pocket — no system purchase, no upfront cost.

Through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), you pay for the clean electricity your home’s solar system produces — usually at a lower, fixed rate than your utility charges, and one that won’t rise with utility rate hikes for the length of your agreement. You never own the equipment, so there’s no maintenance, no repair costs, and no $0-down purchase required.

Note: a PPA is not free electricity and it doesn’t eliminate your bill — it replaces a rising utility bill with a predictable solar payment that’s typically lower. We’ll show you the real numbers for your home before you sign anything.

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Why 2026 Changes the Math on Going Solar

1. The federal tax credit for buying your own system is gone. As of January 1, 2026, the 30% federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) no longer applies to homeowners who purchase a system with cash or a loan. That credit still applies to third-party-owned systems like PPAs and leases — meaning the tax-credit value can still reach you, just passed through as a lower monthly rate instead of a check from the IRS.

2. California’s NEM 3.0 rules made rooftop-solar-only payback slower for owned systems. Exporting excess power back to the grid is worth much less than it used to be, which is part of why battery storage and PPA/no-ownership models have become the more common path for California homeowners in 2026.

3. Utility rates keep climbing. Residential electricity rates nationally have risen roughly 32% over the past decade, with the pace accelerating since 2022 — and California utilities have been among the fastest-rising in the country. A locked-in solar rate protects you from the next decade of increases.

Convert Your Home to Solar and:

Save Money Every Month

Most California homeowners who go solar see meaningful savings over the life of their system compared to staying on standard utility rates — the exact number depends on your usage, roof, and current rate plan. We’ll run your specific numbers before you commit.

Lock In a Predictable Rate

Utility rates have been rising well above inflation for several years running. A PPA locks your electricity rate for the term of the agreement, so future utility rate hikes don’t touch you the same way.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Producing clean power from the sun on your own roof directly displaces electricity generated from fossil fuels.

30-Year Warranty, Included

  • Complete coverage — components and labor, no deductible.

  • A-rated insurance backing for the solar industry.

  • Roof protection — the workmanship warranty covers roof penetrations from the install.

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Add Battery Storage

Under California’s current NEM 3.0 rules, exporting extra solar power to the grid pays much less than it used to. Pairing your system with a battery lets you store your own daytime solar production and use it in the evening — when your usage (and utility rates) tend to be highest — instead of selling it back cheaply.

Real California Homeowners, Real Results

Individual results vary based on system size, roof, energy usage, and rate plan.

~$30,000 in projected lifetime savings

“We put 18 solar panels on our roof and are saving about $100 per month. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.”

— Daniel Erickson

Guided through the entire decision

“Boris helped me choose the right solar panels and installer for my home and office building, and pointed out exactly what to look for in a proposal. Very knowledgeable on the latest technology.”

— Cvetan Mechev, DDS, La Mesa Dental Center

$0 upfront, free proposal

“When Powur offered me a free proposal I thought I’d see what it could do. The best part was it didn’t cost me anything upfront.”

— Juanito Cantero

Annual electric bills as low as $35–75

“Boris connected us to our solar company several years ago. We run our A/C in summer and charge an e-bike and OneWheel year-round, and we’ve recommended them to several neighbors.”

— Richard Boult, San Marcos, CA

Examples of post-solar electric bills

Solar Home FAQs

Your roof is protected by the panels, and the Powur Care warranty covers roof leaks in the installed area for 30 years.

You can typically either transfer the solar agreement to the new buyer, or the buyer can take over the payments as part of the sale. Homes with solar have been shown to sell faster and at a premium in many markets — ask us for current data specific to your area.

Research (including a well-known Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory study) has found solar can add meaningful resale value. The exact amount depends on your system, home, and local market.

Two things point the other way: utility rates keep climbing roughly 4–7% a year in most California territories, and the federal tax credit for owned systems is already gone as of 2026 — waiting doesn’t bring that credit back. Panel efficiency also improves slowly (roughly 1% per year), so waiting for “better technology” rarely pays off compared to locking in savings now.

With a PPA, no — there are $0-down programs where you pay only for the electricity your system produces, at a locked-in rate for the length of the agreement.

It depends on your home’s energy use, roof, and current rate plan. Send us your electric bill and we’ll build a free custom design and savings estimate — no cost, no obligation.

Our primary focus is California homeowners. Through the Powur network’s licensed electrical contractors, we can also serve homeowners in Arizona, Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Colorado. Contact us with your state and zip code and we’ll confirm coverage for your specific address.

Many homeowners see savings from month one, since a PPA payment is typically set lower than the utility rate it replaces. Utility rates continue to rise over time (commonly 4%+ per year), while your PPA rate structure is set in your agreement — so the gap tends to widen the longer you’re on solar.

Solar panels have no moving parts and need very little maintenance. Everything is covered under the 30-year Powur Care warranty — if anything needs service, one call handles it.

Cash purchase, solar loan, lease, or Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). As of 2026, the 30% federal tax credit is only available on third-party-owned systems (leases/PPAs) or commercial ownership — not on cash/loan-purchased residential systems. We’ll help you figure out which structure fits your tax and financial situation.

Standard warranties run 20–25 years, and many systems keep producing well beyond that with no moving parts to wear out.

Physical installation usually takes 1–2 days. Design, permitting, and utility approval typically bring the full process to 1–2 months.

Net metering credits you for excess electricity your system sends back to the grid, which offsets what you draw at night or on low-production days. Under California’s current NEM 3.0 rules, export credits are worth less than under older programs — which is part of why pairing solar with a battery has become more common for California homeowners.

Schedule a free solar consultation. We’ll review your roof, shading, and most recent 12-month electric bill history, then design a system sized to your actual usage. Just fill out the form below with your zip code and best contact info.

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Meet Your Solar Consultant — Boris Mitov, Founder of Solar Lifestyle

Boris Mitov is the founder of Solar Lifestyle. He’s worked directly with California homeowners on solar design, proposal comparisons, panel and inverter selection, and installer vetting — helping them cut through sales pressure and understand what they’re actually signing.

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