Pasadena has its own municipal utility — Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) — not SCE or LADWP. PWP has its own solar interconnection and net metering program. Pasadena's affluent homeowners in Altadena and San Marino adjacent neighborhoods have strong solar motivation. The January 2025 Eaton Fire (Altadena) dramatically reshaped local roofing and solar rebuild activity.
Pasadena has its own municipal utility — Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) — not SCE or LADWP. PWP has its own solar interconnection and net metering program. Pasadena's affluent homeowners in Altadena and San Marino adjacent neighborhoods have strong solar motivation. The January 2025 Eaton Fire (Altadena) dramatically reshaped local roofing and solar rebuild activity.
Utility: Pasadena Water & Power. Avg bill: $148–$230/month. Los Angeles 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 Pasadena Water & Power. Up to $1,000/kWh for qualifying low-income or high fire risk customers. Your installer applies on your behalf.