WattBuy’s Guide to

Solar Energy in
Montara

California

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The State of Solar in Montara

Here are a few numbers showing how popular solar energy is in Montara and how much solar energy potential there is on average.

18

Houses with solar panels

(circa 2019)*

871 kWh

Average monthly energy use per household

9 kW

Average system size

912 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

How much does solar cost in Montara?

Average solar panel installation

$19,607

Federal Incentives

$5,882

Total

$13,725

Average monthly bill without solar

$228

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

6 years
Tax Credits Available

Free money (kind of)

The Inflation Reduction Act has made it easier and more affordable than ever to go solar, thanks to a 30% federal tax credit. This means that for every $10,000 you spend on solar panels, you can deduct $3,000 from your federal taxes.

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Montara can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Solar Incentives in Montara

Self-Generation Incentive ProgramSee Details
Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems and Solar Plus Storage SystemSee Details
San Diego County - Green Building ProgramSee Details
Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP)See Details
Local Option - Municipal Energy Districts
Marin Clean Energy - Feed-In TariffSee Details
City of San Diego - Sustainable Building Expedited Permit ProgramSee Details
Western Riverside Council of Governments - Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) Financing ProgramSee Details
CaliforniaFIRSTSee Details
Renewable Market Adjusting Tariff (ReMAT)See Details
LADWP - Feed-in Tariff (FiT) ProgramSee Details

The Solar Process

Getting solar panels may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you can expect.

1

Understand your energy needs

Take a closer look at your energy usage to determine how much solar power you'll require.

2

Get quotes and choose an installer

Reach out to multiple solar companies to gather quotes and select the one that best fits your needs and budget.

3

Design the system

Work with your chosen installer to design a solar system customized to your specific requirements and goals.

4

Obtain the necessary permit

Take care of the paperwork and permits required by local authorities before installing your solar panels.

5

Install solar panels

Let the professionals handle the installation of your solar panels and related equipment.

6

Inspection time

Have your newly installed solar system inspected to ensure it meets safety and quality standards.

7

Lights on!

Connect your solar system to the electrical grid and start generating clean, renewable energy for your home or business.

Solar Installers in Montara

Tesla

tesla.com

Coverage

Nationwide

Sunrun

sunrun.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, PR, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WI

Bright Planet Solar

www.brightplanetsolar.com

Coverage

CA, CT, IL, MA, NH, NJ, RI, UT

Freedom Forever

freedomforever.com

Coverage

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI

ADT Solar

www.adt.com/solar

Coverage

AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA

Titan Solar Power

titansolarpower.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA

Momentum Solar

www.momentumsolar.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, MA, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TX

Infinity Energy

infinityenergy.com

Coverage

CA

Palmetto Solar

palmetto.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA

Semper Solaris

www.sempersolaris.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, FL, TX

Energy Service Partners

www.joinesp.com

Coverage

CA

Baker Electric Home Energy

bakerhomeenergy.com

Coverage

CA

Guyou Construction

www.guyouconstruction.com

Coverage

CA

Renova Energy

www.renovaenergy.com

Coverage

CA

LA Solar Group

la-solargroup.com

Coverage

CA

SolarMax Technology

www.solarmaxtech.com

Coverage

CA

Vibe Solar

vibesolar.com

Coverage

CA, TX

GRID Alternatives

gridalternatives.org

Coverage

CA

Simply Solar

simplysolar.com

Coverage

CA

Simply Solar SoCal

www.simplysolarsocal.com

Coverage

CA

Forme Solar Electric

formesolar.com

Coverage

CA

Cosmic Solar

www.cosmicsolar.com

Coverage

CA

Palomar Solar & Roofing

www.palomarsolar.com

Coverage

CA

A.M. Sun Solar

amsunsolar.com

Coverage

CA

Solar Source

www.solarsourceinc.com

Coverage

CA

Orange County Solar

ocsolarinc.com

Coverage

CA

Solarponics

www.solarponics.com

Coverage

CA

Clean Solar

www.cleansolar.com

Coverage

CA

Clayco Electric

claycoelectric.org

Coverage

CA

Allterra Solar

www.allterrasolar.com

Coverage

CA

Magic Sun Solar

www.magicsunsolar.com

Coverage

CA

California Solar

www.cal-solar.coop

Coverage

CA

Future Energy

www.futureenergysavers.com

Coverage

CA

Save a Lot Solar

www.savealotsolar.com

Coverage

CA

Earth Electric

www.earth-electric.com

Coverage

CA

Green Stock Solar

www.greenstocksolar.com

Coverage

CA

Sandbar Solar & Electric

sandbarsc.com

Coverage

CA

SolarHut

www.solarhut.org

Coverage

CA

YouVee Solar

www.youveesolar.com

Coverage

CA

Westcoast Solar Energy

westcoastsolarenergy.com

Coverage

CA

Run on Sun

runonsun.solar

Coverage

CA

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