Sacramento is served by SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) — not PG&E. SMUD has its own net metering program with rates of ~$0.13–$0.18/kWh. Solar ROI is more modest than in PG&E/SDG&E territory, but Sacramento's extreme summer heat (100°F+ for months) drives very high AC bills that solar addresses well. The 30% ITC and CA property tax exclusion apply.
Sacramento is served by SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) — not PG&E. SMUD has its own net metering program with rates of ~$0.13–$0.18/kWh. Solar ROI is more modest than in PG&E/SDG&E territory, but Sacramento's extreme summer heat (100°F+ for months) drives very high AC bills that solar addresses well. The 30% ITC and CA property tax exclusion apply.
Utility: SMUD. Avg bill: $118–$178/month. Sacramento 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 SMUD. Up to $1,000/kWh for qualifying low-income or high fire risk customers. Your installer applies on your behalf.