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Why Natomas Is a Great Place for Solar
Natomas sits in a flat, open basin on the north side of Sacramento, and summers here are hot, with air conditioning running hard from June well into September.
The newer homes across Westlake, Natomas Park, and the surrounding communities pair those big cooling bills with large, sun-soaked roofs. That combination, high usage and plenty of roof, is exactly what makes solar pay.
Citrus Heights Runs on SMUD, Which Shapes the Best Setup
Natomas homes are powered by SMUD rather than PG&E, and SMUD runs its own solar program. Instead of NEM 3.0, it uses the Solar and Storage Rate, which pays a low, flat credit for the energy you send back to the grid, far below the price you pay for it. So a Natomas system is designed to maximize the solar you use on-site, and a battery adds a lot by carrying your daytime power into the evening.
SMUD also has its own battery incentives, separate from the state programs PG&E customers use. We size your system to your SMUD rate and take care of the interconnection. See our NEM 3.0 guide and Finance and Incentives page for more.
Solar Installations Across Natomas
We install solar for homeowners throughout North and South Natomas, from Westlake and Natomas Park to Creekside and the newer subdivisions, as part of the 3,600+ systems we have installed across the region.
Our crews know the local roofs, the City of Sacramento permitting, and the SMUD interconnection, so your project runs smoothly from design to switch-on.
Natomas Roofs Are Made for Solar
Here is where Natomas has a real edge. As one of Sacramento's newer master-planned areas, most of its homes were built in the 1990s and 2000s, which means large, simple, low-shade roofs with plenty of room for panels.
Fewer mature trees and big south and west-facing planes make for straightforward, high-production designs, and they leave space to add a battery or grow the system later if you get an EV. It is close to an ideal setup for solar.
Why Natomas Homeowners Choose Solectric
● Local and licensed: In-house, licensed crews who know Natomas and SMUD, not a national call center.
● We handle SMUD and the city: Design, the City of Sacramento permit, and the SMUD interconnection, all managed for you.
● We think ahead: Big Natomas roofs leave room to add a battery or expand for an EV later, and we design with that in mind.
● In-house crews, never subcontracted: The team that designs your system installs it.
● Top 1% of California contractors: Ranked in the top 1% of 330,000+ licensed contractors statewide.
Going Solar in Natomas, Step by Step
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Free quote: We assess your roof, its shading, your SMUD usage, and your goals, then design a system at no cost.
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Design and permits: We engineer your system and handle the City of Sacramento permit and the SMUD paperwork.
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Install and activate: : Our crew installs your system, coordinates the inspection, and switches it on.
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Serving Natomas and Nearby
We install throughout Natomas and the surrounding area, including Sacramento, Elk Grove, and the nearby communities.
FAQs
Which utility serves Natomas?
SMUD, which uses its Solar and Storage Rate rather than NEM 3.0. Using your own solar and adding a battery is the smart approach.
Are Natomas homes good for solar?
Generally, yes, and better than most. The newer homes here have large, low-shade roofs that make for high-production, straightforward designs.
Is solar worth it in Natomas?
For many homes, yes, especially with the heavy summer AC use. We will model your SMUD numbers before you decide.
How much do solar panels cost in Natomas?
It depends on your home's size, your usage, and whether you add a battery. We give you a
clear, itemized quote for free.
Do I need a permit to install solar in Natomas?
Yes, and we handle it. Natomas is part of the City of Sacramento, so we pull the City of Sacramento permit and manage the SMUD interconnection