Savings Calculator in California (2026)
This hub covers 80 locations across California, United States. Electricity in this region is priced at $0.32 per kWh in our dataset — about 78% above the United States average of $0.180/kWh across the 6 regions we cover. At a reference household consumption of 4,000 kWh a year that is roughly $1,280 of grid electricity annually, which is the figure any system installed here is working to displace. Every calculator below is preloaded with that location’s electricity rate and measurement units, so the payback figure reflects local conditions rather than a national average.
All 80 locations in California
Each link opens the savings calculator page for that location, preloaded with the $0.32/kWh rate above.
Other guides for California
Other regions in United States
Support schemes available in United States (2026)
These are the nationally administered schemes that apply across the regions listed above. Terms, rates and eligibility are set by each administering body and change between years — always confirm current details with that body before applying.
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit
Percentage-based credit against federal income tax, claimed via IRS Form 5695
- How to apply:
- Annual Income Tax Filing
- Note:
- Confirm the current-year rate before filing
State / Utility Solar Rebate
Cash-back or bill-credit programs administered separately by state and utility
- How to apply:
- Post-Installation Claim
- Note:
- Subject to Fund Capacity
Net Metering / Interconnection
Utility credit for surplus electricity exported to the grid
- How to apply:
- Grid Interconnection Agreement
- Note:
- Terms vary by utility
SREC Programs
Tradable credits for generated solar electricity, available in select states only
- How to apply:
- Automated Meter Report
- Note:
- State-dependent — not available nationwide