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San Diego Solar Incentives: Tax Credits, Rebates and NEM

Updated: Oct 16, 2023


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California, known for its abundant sunshine, offers a golden opportunity for homeowners to harness the power of solar energy efficiency while enjoying substantial financial benefits. At Sunny Solar Power in El Cajon, we are dedicated to helping you make the most of California's solar programs such as Solar rebates, Federal Tax Credit, Solar Companies, making your transition to clean, sustainable energy an affordable reality.


In San Diego, home to some of the most favorable climate conditions for solar energy production in the nation, residents can take full advantage of state and federal tax incentives. Most notably, California's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) offers a rebate incentive for qualifying customers who install solar panels system in their homes. Here, Sunny Solar Power is pleased to outline some of the best incentives for homeowners.


Federal Solar Tax Credit: Maximize Your Savings


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The federal solar investment tax credit (ITC) is a key incentive that can significantly reduce the cost

of going solar. Homeowners who qualify to Federal Tax Credit can avail themselves of a 30% credit on their federal taxes for their total renewable energy systems expenses. Unlike a tax refund, the ITC directly lowers your tax liability, leading to impressive savings.

The ITC has no maximum claim limit, meaning you can enjoy substantial reductions in your solar installation costs. The current rate of 30% will remain in effect until 2032, after which it will gradually decrease to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034. It's essential to act promptly to take advantage of this generous credit before it expires in 2035.


California Statewide Solar Incentives: Powering Your Savings Further

By working alongside dedicated solar installers, you can explore various financing options, incentives, and rebates, maximizing your savings and return on investment. California and solar companies offer a range of incentives to boost your solar savings:

Disadvantaged Communities—Single-family Solar Homes (DAC-SASH): The partnership with GRID Alternatives has led to the creation of the DAC-SASH program, benefiting low-income households in economically and environmentally disadvantaged communities. Eligible homeowners can receive a one-time rebate of up to 100% of the total solar system cost. To qualify, you must meet specific criteria, including being a customer of PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E and meeting income qualifications.

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP): Our commitment to supporting renewable energy extends to the SGIP, which provides upfront rebates for installing energy storage systems. As battery storage installations continue to rise within the state, the gradual reduction in the incentive value of the tiered-block program becomes evident.By partnering with Sunny Solar Power, you can explore incentives that can lead to significant savings, with current residential customers receiving a rebate of $200 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of stored energy capacity.

Equity Resilience Incentives: Through the SGIP program, we offer extra incentives for customers facing unique situations, including low-income households, residents in high-risk fire areas, and those affected by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) events. Eligible participants can receive rebates of either $850 or $1,000 per kWh on return on Investments, covering the entire cost of installing a solar PV system in many cases.

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Property Tax Exemption: Shielding Your Finances

Installing solar panels can increase your property's value significantly. To ensure you reap the rewards without increased property taxes, it highlights the Active Solar Energy System Exclusion, valid through the end of 2024. This exclusion ensures your property taxes won't increase after installing a solar panels, enabling you to maximize your solar savings while enjoying the added value to your home.

Installing solar panels interconnected with the electric grid is a great way to reduce your energy costs, have access to electricity even when solar production is limited and increase the value of your property. But when it comes to property taxes, many homeowners worry that they will have to pay more due to the increased value of their home. The good news is that in San Diego, you can enjoy the added value from solar without having to worry about paying additional taxes.

The Active Solar Energy System Exclusion also provides tax credits and rebates to help offset the cost of installing solar.


Net Metering: Empowering Your Solar Investment


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California's transition to the NEM 3.0 program has altered the net energy metering structure, impacting savings for new solar customers. At Sunny Solar Power, we understand the importance of adapting to these changes to ensure you receive the best returns on your solar rebates.

To optimize your solar savings, our expert team will guide you through the enrollment process for net metering. By submitting an interconnection application to your utility company, you can start earning from the NEM 3.0 program and potentially save excess energy even more by incorporating solar batteries.

In addition to the NEM 3.0 program, San Diego also offers various other incentives such as property tax exemptions and rebates on solar installations. By taking advantage of these incentives, you can reduce the upfront cost of a solar panels and save even more in the long-term.

At Sunny Solar Power in El Cajon, we strive to provide our customers with the best value for their money. Our team of experienced professionals will help you understand all of your options and identify which San Diego solar incentives are right for you.

Let Sunny Solar Power Illuminate Your Savings

At Sunny Solar Power, we believe California's abundant sunshine should be harnessed to power a sustainable, cleaner future for all. Our commitment to providing top-notch solar panel installation services, along with leveraging California's solar tax credits, incentives, and rebates, ensures that your solar journey is a bright and financially rewarding one.

Discover the full potential of solar savings with Sunny Solar Power. Take the first step towards a brighter future today by contacting us to explore the solar financial incentives available for you. Let us light up your home while illuminating your savings!

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