Resources for Solar Customers

Installing a System

If you are interested in installing a system on your home or property that utilizes the net billing tariff, also called the Solar Billing Plan, please visit the following links:

• Pacific Gas & Electric Company customers: PG&E customer-sited generation webpage

• Southern California Edison Company customers: 
  • SCE’s residential customer-sited generation webpage
  • SCE’s non-residential customer-sited generation webpage

• San Diego Gas & Electric Company customers: SDG&E’s customer-sited generation webpage

Federal Tax Credits

The U.S. Department of Energy has published information on federal tax credits for solar systems at the following links.

• Homeowner’s Guide to the Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics
• Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses

If you are having difficulties with your solar installation or contractor, we recommend these resources.

• For all complaints against solar contractors, whether licensed or unlicensed, please contact: Contractors State License Board
• The Attorney General’s office addresses all types of complaints. Contact the AG Public Inquiry Unit: 
•  By phone (916) 322-3360 or toll-free at (800) 952-5225 
• Online Complaint Form
•  AG Office’s FAQs
• The trade association California Solar + Storage Association (CALSSA) is available to resolve complaints: CALSSA Complaint Investigation
• For unwanted telemarking, file a claim with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC):  FTC Complaint Assistant

If you have any additional questions, please  contact energy@cpuc.ca.gov.