What electricity costs
The California residential average was 34.74 cents per kilowatt-hour in June 2026. Source: US EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (June 2026). This is a statewide average, not your current tariff.
Your bill depends on your utility, rate plan, usage and time of day. Use our 2023 and 2026 comparison to understand the published examples, then check your own bill.
What happens to extra solar energy
Export credits depend on your utility and enrollment rules. The California net billing guide explains the distinction between electricity you use at home and electricity sent to the grid. Older agreements and municipal utility programs can differ.
Questions to bring to your conversation
- Which utility and rate plan am I on?
- How much electricity did I use over the last year?
- Does my roof need attention before panels are considered?
- Do I want lower operating costs, backup power or help reviewing a proposal?
Your next step
Speak with a VVE professional about the questions that matter to you. Any outside professional introduction requires availability and your permission. We disclose any referral compensation before an introduction.
Rate data recorded 2026-09-15. Confirm current tariffs with your utility. Education is not a system design or a personal savings estimate.