California Electricity Rates
Rate structures, utility pricing, and energy cost context.
Utility Regulation
Investor-owned utilities are regulated by the CPUC; program rules differ across IOUs and municipal utilities.
Pricing Overview
Demo only: electricity pricing varies by provider, plan, time-of-use, and fees. Replace with real rate data later.
Net Metering
Export compensation and billing structures vary by program and year; batteries can shift value via self-consumption.
Community Solar
Community offerings exist but vary by region and enrollment windows.
Local Tips
If exports are less valuable, optimize for daytime self-consumption and evening peak coverage with storage.
Time-of-use plans can materially change payback—model a few scenarios before signing.
If outages matter, choose an inverter + battery configuration that supports partial-home backup.