SMUD / PG&E Service Area
Solar Panels in Sacramento County, California
VoltSol Energy serves 5 cities across Sacramento County with off-grid solar installations. Our EG4 battery systems start at $8,700 — designed to reduce your SMUD / PG&E bill, provide backup power, and sidestep NEM 3.0 complexity.
County Snapshot — Sacramento County
Utility Rate
SMUD / PG&E: Estimated $0.18/kWh residential rate. SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) averages around $0.18/kWh — much lower than PG&E areas. Solar still makes sense for backup power and avoiding future rate increases, though payback periods are longer. Folsom (eastern county) is served by PG&E at ~$0.44/kWh.
Permit Office
Sacramento County Building Permits & Inspection Division / City of Sacramento (SolarAPP+) (Sacramento County / City of Sacramento). Typical turnaround: 2-4 weeks county-wide; same-day in City of Sacramento via SolarAPP+. The City of Sacramento uses SolarAPP+ for automated, same-day approval of eligible rooftop systems. County jurisdictions outside the city typically take 2-4 weeks.
Climate Zone
Zone 12: Hot-dry summer with mild winter. High cooling demand from June through September. Excellent solar production with minimal seasonal variation.
County Context
Sacramento County spans the valley floor with flat, unobstructed terrain ideal for solar. Most of the county is served by SMUD, which has lower rates than PG&E but has still seen increases. Eastern areas like Folsom fall under PG&E and have much higher rates. The county sees frequent summer heat waves, making backup power valuable during peak demand events.
Why Solar in Sacramento County?
Homeowners in Sacramento County are served by SMUD / PG&E, which has seen significant residential rate increases in recent years. Off-grid solar offers a way to lock in energy costs at installation prices and protect against future hikes.
Our systems combine rooftop solar panels, EG4 battery storage, and inverters to power your home’s most energy-intensive loads — like heating, cooling, and major appliances — without relying on the grid. That means no utility buyback complexity under NEM 3.0, and backup power during PSPS shutoffs or outages.
With the 30% federal solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) still available, the economics of solar in Sacramento County are stronger than ever. Consult a tax professional to confirm your specific eligibility.