After more than a decade helping California homeowners evaluate solar, batteries, leases, PPAs, and energy costs, I've found that the most important questions are often not about the equipment itself. They're about expectations, responsibilities, long-term flexibility, and whether a solution truly fits a homeowner's goals.
This FAQ is built from the conversations I have with homeowners as they work through one of the largest energy decisions they may make for their home.
My goal is not simply to help you get solar.
My goal is to help you make the right decision with clear expectations, confidence, and a solution that fits your situation.
Yes for many homes, but the outcome depends on utility, usage, roof, system design, battery strategy, price and agreement.
Some utility charges and purchases usually remain. The result depends on imports, exports, rate plan, battery operation and usage changes.
Review the actual transfer, buyer qualification, sale-time purchase and related contract provisions.
Evaluate roof condition before installation and review removal, reinstallation and penetration coverage.
Battery need depends on usage timing, backup goals, rates and operating strategy.
Moving is a factor, not an automatic reason to wait. Evaluate current costs, timing and agreement options.
No. Compare complete cost, responsibility, service coverage, capital use and goals.
Typical steps include site review, design, permitting, installation, inspection, utility approval, PTO and activation.