EnergyPros connects San Jose homeowners with vetted, A-rated, licensed installers for $0-down solar and roof replacement. One quick check and we match you with the right local team.
Get My Solar Quote →San Jose sits in Santa Clara County and is served by PG&E, at about ~35¢ all-in — supply plus delivery plus riders, not the supply rate on its own. That is the number solar has to beat, and it is why most San Jose homeowners start comparing.
ZIP codes we serve here: 95110, 95116, 95123, 95125, 95132, 95148. If your ZIP is not listed it does not mean we cannot help — Santa Clara County has more neighborhoods than we can list. Enter your ZIP and it will tell you.
San Jose averages 5.7 peak sun hours a day. A well-oriented kilowatt of panels produces roughly 1,664 kilowatt-hours a year here. A typical 9 kW residential system therefore produces around 14,976 kWh annually. At PG&E’s rate of ~35¢, that production is worth roughly $5,241 a year before any incentive.
Those are pre-shading numbers. Trees, roof pitch and orientation move them, sometimes a lot, which is why an installer looks at your specific roof rather than quoting from a city average.
Rate figures as published August 2026 from California Public Utilities Commission filings, utility tariffs and U.S. Energy Information Administration data. See the full breakdown on our California solar rates page.
California is the largest solar market in the country, with high rates from PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E. Under California's Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0), homeowners earn credit for exported solar power, and pairing solar with battery storage is especially valuable. California also offers the SGIP battery incentive and a property-tax exclusion for added solar value. Net metering credits you for the surplus solar power your system sends to the grid: when your panels make more than you use, you bank a credit; at night you draw it back — for a lower, more predictable monthly bill.
In California, net metering runs through utilities like PG&E, Southern California Edison, and SDG&E. Full detail on our California solar page, or learn why your bill keeps rising.
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Incentive programs and eligibility vary by utility and change over time. EnergyPros does not guarantee eligibility for any tax credit, exemption, or incentive — consult a licensed tax professional.
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Yes. EnergyPros matches San Jose, California homeowners with vetted, A-rated, licensed installers offering $0-down solar options — no purchase or loan required.
For most homeowners in San Jose, California, going solar locks in lower, more predictable power and helps offset rising California utility rates. Actual savings depend on your roof, energy usage, and utility — a free, no-obligation estimate shows your specific numbers.
California offers net metering, and may offer state incentives or tax exemptions for going solar. Programs and eligibility vary by utility and change over time — consult a licensed tax professional.