Escondido is a North San Diego County inland community — excellent sun resource and SDG&E's very high rates make it one of CA's most financially compelling solar markets. Battery + solar under NEM 3.0 with SDG&E delivers some of the fastest paybacks in California. SGIP available. The 30% ITC applies.
Escondido is a North San Diego County inland community — excellent sun resource and SDG&E's very high rates make it one of CA's most financially compelling solar markets. Battery + solar under NEM 3.0 with SDG&E delivers some of the fastest paybacks in California. SGIP available. The 30% ITC applies.
Utility: SDG&E. Avg bill: $165–$262/month. San Diego County — 30% federal ITC + CA property tax exclusion (Rev. & Tax § 73) + SGIP battery incentive + NEM 3.0 net billing.
Under NEM 3.0 (for new installations after April 2023), exported solar earns ~$0.02–$0.08/kWh. Battery storage is essential — store production, use it at night during peak rate hours, maximize self-consumption.
SGIP provides per-kWh incentives for battery storage through SDG&E. Up to $1,000/kWh for qualifying low-income or high fire risk customers. Your installer applies on your behalf.