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Fresno · Clovis · The Central Valley

Solar without the
sales pitch.

See if your home qualifies for $0-down solar — no loan, no lien, nothing out of pocket — in about 60 seconds. Real numbers from your actual PG&E bill. No appointment, no pressure, no one at your door.

Installed by licensed CA partners rated  4.9 / 5 $1,000 cash back this summer Domestic-made panel options
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PG&E's average residential rate — roughly 3× the national average
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Average PG&E bill at just 500 kWh/month — before summer AC season
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The rate increase PG&E has requested from regulators starting 2027
Jan 1, 2027
When California's property-tax exclusion for new solar sunsets — install before, keep it forever
Sources: PG&E Electric Rate Advisory (Mar 2026) · CPUC filing A.25-05-009 · CA Rev. & Tax Code §73

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Get answers without talking to anyone.

Three ways in. All free, all pressure-free. Talk to a person only when you decide it's worth your time.

The 2026 rule change

The 30% tax credit is gone — unless you know where it went.

On December 31, 2025, the federal 30% residential solar credit ended for anyone who buys or finances their own system. Most solar companies won't lead with that.

But providers of $0-down power purchase agreements can still claim a separate federal credit on systems they own — and competitive providers pass part of that value through as lower rates. That's why, in 2026, $0-down deals are often the sharpest pricing in solar.

I'll show you exactly how much value is passed through on any deal I place — and I'll tell you when buying still makes more sense.

Buying in 2026

Cash or loan

  • 30% federal credit: ended 12/31/25
  • Full system cost is on you
  • You own it — still right for some homes
$0-Down PPA

Pay for power, not panels

  • Provider still captures the federal credit — priced into your rate
  • No loan, no lien, $0 out of pocket
  • Credit-friendly approval · maintenance included
  • 0% escalator options — I get it in writing

Every path, explained straight

Three ways to go solar in 2026.

Most companies only show you the one they get paid most on. Here's the whole board — in plain English.

$0-Down PPAPropel — discount up front, then it's yoursCash purchase
Upfront cost$0$0 down — roughly 30%+ knocked off the price before financingFull price (no federal credit anymore)
MonthlyFlat payment or per-kWh rate — 0% escalator options exist, get it in writingOne fixed payment, 25-year termNone
Who owns itThe provider — buyout and transfer options built inTransfers to you around year 5, then it's yours for goodYou, day one
2026 tax creditProvider captures it; part is priced into your rateCaptured up front and handed to you as the discountGone for buyers
MaintenanceIncluded for the whole contractCovered during the early years, then yoursOn you
Best fitMaximum savings with zero risk out of pocketYou want ownership without eating the lost tax creditYou want it simple and own it outright

PPA programs through Enfin, Sunrun, GoodLeap and LightReach. Propel financing through Concert (loans funded by an FDIC-insured bank). Final terms, rates and eligibility come from the licensed provider and installer on your specific project — I put every fee and escalator in writing before you sign anything.

Licensed & insured installer partners 25-year warranty coverage $0-down options on every roof we quote Domestic-made, forced-labor-free options

The Price Beat Promise

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Bring it to me before you're locked in. I'll review the price per watt, the escalator, the fees and the financing — free, line by line, usually same day.

If I can't beat it, I'll tell you it's a good deal — and you'll walk away with a free second opinion either way. That's the whole promise.

  • California gives you 3 business days to cancel a signed home-solicitation contract — 5 if you're 65+. Time matters.
  • I'll flag inflated dealer fees, oversized systems and stale savings projections — the three most common quote problems.
  • Genuinely competitive pricing right now — domestic panels included.

Send your quote for a free review

Private. Never shared, never sold. Usually reviewed same day.

Why people call me instead

A second set of eyes, not a second salesman.

I'm an independent solar advisor working the Central Valley. My job isn't to sell you a shiny brochure — it's to run your actual numbers, show you every option side by side, and place your project with licensed installers I'd put on my own roof.

  • No pushy sales — ever. Call or text me with any question, buy nothing, and I'm still glad you did.
  • Every fee in writing. Dealer fees, escalators, buyout terms — on the table before you sign, not after.
  • Financially solid providers only. Several national solar companies went bankrupt in the last 18 months. I only place deals with providers whose funding I've checked.
  • Direct line, same person. (559) 206-4056 — that's me, from first question to the day your system turns on.
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Financing & PPA programs

Enfin · Sunrun · GoodLeap · LightReach for $0-down PPAs — plus Propel by Concert for ownership with the discount up front, funded through an FDIC-insured bank. I match the program to your home, not the other way around.

Straight answers

Questions everyone asks.

Is solar really $0 down — what's the catch?

With a power purchase agreement (PPA), a provider installs and owns the system on your roof, and you simply buy the power it produces — usually at a rate below what PG&E charges. No loan, no lien on your home, nothing out of pocket. The tradeoff: you don't own the system unless you buy it out later. Whether that beats buying depends on your bill and your plans — that's exactly what I help you compare, for free.

What happened to the 30% solar tax credit?

It ended December 31, 2025 for homeowners who buy or finance solar themselves. Providers of $0-down PPAs and leases can still claim a separate federal business credit on systems they own — and competitive providers pass part of that value through as lower rates. Ask any company to show you exactly how much they're passing through. I always do.

Why is my PG&E bill so high?

PG&E's average residential rate is about 40.6¢ per kWh in 2026 — roughly triple the national average — and a new $24/month Base Services Charge was added in March 2026. PG&E also has a request pending with state regulators for another increase starting in 2027. Solar replaces much of that usage at a lower, more predictable rate. Run your bill through the analyzer to see your specific picture.

I already signed with another company. Is it too late?

Maybe not — but move fast. California law gives you 3 business days to cancel a home-solicitation contract (5 business days if you're 65 or older). Send me your contract and I'll review it free, same day when possible. If it's a good deal, I'll tell you it's a good deal.

Do you run a credit check for $0-down solar?

PPA approval is credit-friendly — it's a service agreement, not a loan, so there's no new debt on your credit report and no lien on your home. There is a simple qualification step, but you don't need perfect credit, and checking your options costs nothing.

Are your panels made in America?

I can build your project around domestic-made, forced-labor-free panels. Independent researchers have tied a large share of the global panel supply chain to forced labor overseas — and since 2026, domestic content also affects the federal credits that make $0-down pricing work. Better ethics, better economics.

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Find out what your roof is worth.

Check your home, run your bill, or just text me the question you'd ask a friend who knows solar.

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