1. Southern California Electricity Rates are Skyrocketing
Homeowners under Southern California Edison (SCE) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) face some of the highest electricity rates in the nation. During Time-of-Use Peak Hours (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM), power costs up to 55¢ to 75¢ per kWh.
2. The 3-Step Peak Elimination Strategy
- 1. Daytime Solar Production: Solar panels power your home and charge the battery at $0 grid cost.
- 2. Evening Peak Battery Discharge: At 4:00 PM, the battery takes over, powering air conditioning and appliances with 100% stored solar energy.
- 3. True Net Bill Elimination: Monthly utility bills drop from $400–$800/mo down to basic grid connection charges (~$15/mo).
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Q. Can solar and battery storage really eliminate 90% of my electric bill?
Yes. By avoiding expensive 4 PM–9 PM peak utility rates and self-consuming stored daytime solar, most SoCal homeowners reduce electric bills to just minimum grid connection fees (~$15/mo).
Q. How much does a typical SoCal family save over 25 years?
An appropriately sized solar and battery storage system locks in your energy rate and typically delivers $65,000 to $100,000+ in net savings over 25 years against rising utility rates.
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