Utilities / PG&E
Data last verified: August 2026Pacific Gas & Electric Solar Policy in 2026
Net metering & export credits
Net billing (NEM 3.0) — exports credited below retail. Export credits ~$0.05/kWh under NEM 3.0 (2023–), so self-consumption and batteries matter more than in older NEM 2.0 systems (grandfathered until 2036).
Electricity rates
CA average ~32.8¢/kWh (EIA 2026); PG&E residential rates are among the highest in the US.
What this means for solar
- Battery economics are strong under NEM 3.0: storing solar for evening use avoids the low export credit.
- Community solar program began accepting subscribers in 2026 (avoided-cost credits ~$0.05/kWh).
Sources: EIA electricity rates (2026), state PUC orders and DSIRE (2026). Estimates only — verify with your utility tariff before deciding. Federal residential ITC (Section 25D) expired Dec 31, 2025.