SAN DIEGO · CALIFORNIA

SAN DIEGO RENTERS: CALIFORNIA SIGNED ITS BALCONY SOLAR LAW.

SIGNED — SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

$0.314Approx. CA average rate - SDG&E often runs higher, check your bill1,200WMaximum covered systemJan 1, 2027Effective date

YOUR LOCAL UTILITY

SDG&E - OFTEN HIGHER THAN AVERAGE.

San Diego is served by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), which has historically had some of the highest rates in California - worth checking your specific rate, since SDG&E often runs above the state average. The savings math below uses California's $0.314/kWh average, so your actual savings could be higher.

Important limitationsSB 868 is signed and takes effect January 1, 2027, but it does not override landlords or HOAs. They may still prohibit installations. The law also provides no export credit unless you already have rooftop solar with a bidirectional meter.

UNDER SB 868

SOL COUNTRY'S SAN DIEGO KIT RECOMMENDATION.

San Diego has one of the state's best solar resources: excellent year-round sun exposure, low cloud cover, and mild temperatures that help panel efficiency. Pair that with SDG&E's high rates and the math is unusually favorable. Confirm landlord or HOA permission before installing.

SOL COUNTRY RECOMMENDATION

An 800-1,200W kit where space and permission allow. San Diego's excellent solar resource and SDG&E's high rates can justify the higher end of the law's allowed range. SB 868 does not override landlords or HOAs.

395W

~$54/yr · estimated

800W

~$110/yr · estimated

1,200W

~$165/yr · law's max · estimated

Savings are estimates using California's average residential rate; your utility, solar exposure, and self-consumption will change the result. SB 868 provides no export credit.

OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW

MORE WAYS TO LOWER YOUR BILL.

SDG&E has community solar and Community Solar Green Tariff options available today. Worth a look while SB 868 plays out.

COMMUNITY SOLAR

California has multiple established community solar and Community Solar Green Tariff programs. At $0.314/kWh average, even a modest discount is real money.

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CARE / FERA

California's CARE and FERA programs provide automatic bill discounts for qualifying households - independent of SB 868.

CARE & FERA bill discounts →

BATTERY (SGIP)

California's Self-Generation Incentive Program pays $200+/kWh for qualifying battery installations.

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