Fremont is Alameda County's largest city — a diverse suburban community with PG&E service. High homeownership in Mission San Jose, Niles, and Warm Springs neighborhoods drives consistent solar demand. PG&E rates under NEM 3.0 make battery + solar the right configuration. SGIP incentive available.
Fremont is Alameda County's largest city — a diverse suburban community with PG&E service. High homeownership in Mission San Jose, Niles, and Warm Springs neighborhoods drives consistent solar demand. PG&E rates under NEM 3.0 make battery + solar the right configuration. SGIP incentive available.
Utility: PG&E. Avg bill: $158–$245/month. Alameda 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 PG&E. Up to $1,000/kWh for qualifying low-income or high fire risk customers. Your installer applies on your behalf.