Crew lead Fergus Peterson · Los Angeles, California · 2026
California · Own crews
Solar and batteries for California homes. Installed by our own crews.
You buy it. You own it. No lease, no PPA.
What you can count on
Our own crews
We don’t subcontract. Our crews work in all 19 states we serve.
Yours from day one
You buy the system. No lease, no PPA.
Licensing in California
California contractor license, CSLB C-46 (solar) or C-10 (electrical).
500+ homes installed
Since 2019 · 400+ satisfied clients
Ownership
You buy the system. It’s yours from day one. No lease, no PPA. Our own crews install it. We don’t subcontract.
Take the proposal home. You don’t have to sign anything today.
How it’s installed
Skip the 3D story3D model, not your house. Your design starts from a snapshot of your roof.
How it’s installed
From a bare roof to your own power plant.
- 01
Your roof, measured
We start with a snapshot of your roof and design where every panel goes — before anyone climbs a ladder.
- 02
Mounts, sealed
Our own crew fastens the mounts and seals every roof penetration. Our roof warranty: 25 years, in writing.
- 03
Panels on the rails
Qcells or REC panels go on in the rows you approved in the design. We don’t subcontract.
- 04
A battery in every package
Basic: an Enphase IQ Battery 5P (5 kWh). Optimal: one Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh). Premium: two (shown here), plus a SPAN smart panel and an EV charger. Gateway 3 switches your home to battery power when the grid goes down; you choose what stays on.
- 05
Inspection, then switch-on
The city inspects the work. Your utility gives permission to operate. Then it’s yours. From contract to switch-on: up to a month.
California, in numbers
In California, a battery makes the most of your solar.
Under the Net Billing Tariff, extra power sells for 5–13¢ while you pay 33.61¢ — so the value is in using your own power, day and evening.
33.61¢
Average California home electricity price per kWh. Up 2.9% from July 2025.
EIA, July 2026
1,677kWh
What each kW of panels makes in a year in Los Angeles, on a south-facing roof at 20°.
PVWatts V8 (NLR), Sep 2026
5–13¢
What PG&E, SCE and SDG&E pay for extra power under the Net Billing Tariff, hour by hour. The rate is locked for 9 years. Time-of-use rates are required.
Net Billing Tariff (CPUC), Sep 2026
6.4¢
What each kWh from your own panels costs over 25 years at the California market price, before incentives — vs 33.61¢ from the grid.
Research model: EnergySage + PVWatts, Sep 2026
5hours
Average time a California home spent without power in 2024, counting major events (280 minutes).
EIA, 2024
$161/month
Average monthly electric bill for a California home (503 kWh a month).
EIA, 2024
The federal 25D tax credit ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. Our numbers don’t include it.
When the grid goes down
Keep the essentials running when the grid goes down.
One Tesla Powerwall 3 stores 13.5 kWh and delivers 11.5 kW continuously. One battery doesn’t back up the whole house — you choose what stays on.
One Powerwall 3 · 13.5 kWh
about
Two Powerwall 3 (Premium): about 98 hours. Your load: 235 W.
Estimate, not a promise. Real runtime depends on your appliances, the weather and your settings. Battery size from the Tesla Powerwall 3 datasheet; freezer from ENERGY STAR; ceiling fans from Mass.gov; other loads are typical estimates. We assume 85% of stored energy reaches your outlets. Solar recharging during the day isn’t counted. Without power, a refrigerator keeps food cold for about four hours (Ready.gov).
Three packages, turnkey
Design, equipment, permits, installation, switch-on. One price, and you own it.
California rules limit home solar to 150% of your use, so our packages start at $0 for electricity and a small bill returns later. Your estimate shows it for your home. Fixed utility charges still apply. A design goal, not a guarantee.
Basic
The simplest complete system: panels, a microinverter under each one and a battery.
5kWh
stored in an Enphase IQ Battery 5P
3.84kW
continuous battery power
- Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ panels
- Enphase IQ8 microinverters, one per panel
- Enphase IQ Battery 5P, 5 kWh
- Price, you own it
- from $15,500
- Manufacturer warranty
- Qcells: 25 years product, 25 years power · Enphase IQ8: 25 years · IQ Battery 5P: 15 years, 60% capacity
- Our installation and roof warranty
- 25 years, in writing
Optimal
A bigger battery: more of your own power in the evening and backup for the essentials.
13.5kWh
stored in one Tesla Powerwall 3
11.5kW
continuous power; the inverter is built in
- Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ panels
- Tesla Powerwall 3, 13.5 kWh, built-in inverter
- Tesla Gateway 3 keeps chosen circuits on in an outage
- Price, you own it
- from $20,500
- Manufacturer warranty
- Qcells: 25 / 25 years · Powerwall 3: 10 years, 70% capacity, with a constant internet connection
- Our installation and roof warranty
- 25 years, in writing
Premium
More stored power, a smart panel and an EV charger. Backing up more of the house depends on your loads — we confirm what it can run after we size them.
27kWh
in two Tesla Powerwall 3
30kWh
with two FranklinWH aPower 2 instead
- REC Alpha Pure-RX panels
- 2× Tesla Powerwall 3 (27 kWh) with Gateway 3, or 2× FranklinWH aPower 2 (30 kWh)
- SPAN smart panel · EV charger
- Price, you own it
- from $34,500
- Manufacturer warranty
- REC: 20 years product (25 with ProTrust), 25 years power · Powerwall 3: 10 years, 70% capacity, with a constant internet connection · FranklinWH aPower 2: 15 years or 60 MWh
- Our installation and roof warranty
- 25 years, in writing
Prices are for the complete system, installed, before any state incentives. Your exact price depends on your home; we confirm it on the call. Your estimate shows the plan for all three packages under California’s rules. Warranties are the manufacturers’; check the final documents before you sign.
Who comes to your house
Installed by our own crews. We don’t subcontract.
Our crews work in all 19 states we serve, from our base in Montana. In California: California contractor license, CSLB C-46 (solar) or C-10 (electrical). 500+ systems installed since 2019.
John Miller
Crew lead
License # 550942122
Samantha Gibson
Licensed electrician
License # 2498551058
Drew Vaskins
System designer
License # 0092882135
Your roof
Every hole we drill is sealed — and it’s on us, in writing.
We check your roof’s age before we install. Then our crew seals every penetration and our roof warranty covers it.
Who’s responsible for what
Manufacturer warranties apply under each maker’s terms. Some — Tesla, FranklinWH, REC ProTrust — require a certified installer and product registration; ask us about it before you sign, and check the final warranty documents.
Reviews
What homeowners say.
“Great job by the Renewable Energy team installing our Tesla Solar Roof and Tesla Powerwall in our home in Los Angeles. The install went great and they worked well with LADWP to get us up and running!”
— Michael Freiwald
Los Angeles, California
“I was really happy with the service I received from Renewable Energy. All of the staff from sales to installers to support were very professional and frequently communicated about the status of the project. They designed the system based on my usage patterns and predictions about annual solar production based on my roofline and location. They handled all of the paperwork with SCE and made the whole process very easy. They continued to communicate once the system was up and running and provided tips for how to configure the new Tesla battery system they installed and it is working great, so far I’m 98% off grid, which includes keeping my Tesla car charged up. Great experience overall, I highly recommend Renewable Energy!”
— Brian Jorans
Homeowner
“… They give strong guarantees for their work, and will still be around to provide service if you need it. Once you sign a contract you can sit back and relax as they will handle everything from start to finish. Being an Architect (retired), I know how construction should be done and I have been very satisfied with their work. I highly recommend them!”
— Keith Olson
Homeowner
Individual results vary.
See what your home would save in California.
A few questions about your home and your bill. You don’t have to sign anything.
Questions
Straight answers.
What happened to the federal solar tax credit?
The federal 25D tax credit ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. Our numbers don’t include it.
We don’t give tax advice — please talk to your tax professional.
Can I change my mind after I sign?
Take the proposal home. You don’t have to sign anything today.
In California: 3 business days for contracts signed at your home — 5 business days if you’re 65 or older.
What happens to the extra power my panels make?
Under California’s Net Billing Tariff (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E), extra power earns hourly export rates — typically 5–13¢ per kWh, locked for 9 years from when your system is switched on. Time-of-use rates are required.
Buyback rules are set by your utility and state regulators. We don’t control them, and no one can guarantee them for years ahead.
Are there California incentives or tax breaks?
Our research found no state cash incentive or tax credit for home solar we can count on.
Solar doesn’t trigger a property tax reassessment (Revenue and Taxation Code §73). The exclusion is set to end January 1, 2027.
We don’t give tax advice — please talk to your tax professional.
What does the battery do for me?
Under the Net Billing Tariff, extra solar power sells for much less than you pay in the evening, so a battery lets you use more of your own. It also keeps essentials running when the grid goes down.
Every package includes a battery: Basic — an Enphase IQ Battery 5P (5 kWh), Optimal — one Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh), Premium — two (27 kWh). One battery doesn’t back up the whole house; you choose what stays on.
What licenses apply in California?
California contractor license, CSLB C-46 (solar) or C-10 (electrical).
License details for every state we serve are on our Licenses page.
Are you a government program or my utility?
We're a private company from Montana. We supply and install solar and battery systems, with our own crews in all 19 states we serve. Not a government program, not your utility.
We don’t offer free panels.
What if your company goes out of business?
Your panels, inverter and battery stay covered by their manufacturers’ warranties, under each maker’s terms (some require a certified installer and product registration). Our installation and roof warranty is ours — 25 years, in writing. Keep all your documents.
Will solar panels damage my roof?
Our own crews install every system; we don’t subcontract. Every roof penetration is sealed and covered by our written roof warranty for 25 years. We check your roof’s age before we install.
Will I really pay $0 for electricity?
We design every system for $0 for electricity: your panels are sized to cover what you pay for electricity every year for 25 years, at today’s prices. Where your utility limits how big a system can be, your estimate shows what’s possible.
It’s a design goal, not a guarantee: your use, the weather and your utility’s rules can change. Fixed utility charges still apply.
Who will call me, and when?
Our own team, from , during California calling hours: 8 AM–9 PM, your local time. We call by hand and don’t text. Tell us any time to stop, and we stop.
How long until my system is on?
Usually up to a month from contract to switch-on. Permits and your utility’s approval set the exact date.
Who services my system after installation?
We do. Our own team services your system after installation and checks it every six months.