Solar Panel Installation in El Dorado Hills, CA
With some of the highest PG&E rates in California and hot foothill summers, El Dorado Hills is one of the best places in the region to go solar. Solectric designs and installs home solar and battery systems across El Dorado Hills, built for PG&E's NEM 3.0 rules, by a local licensed team.
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Why El Dorado Hills Has One of the Best Solar Cases in the Region
pools and the high energy use that comes with them, and PG&E's rates are among the steepest in the state.
Add long, hot Sierra foothill summers and big, open roofs, and you get one of the strongest payback pictures anywhere we work. The more you are paying PG&E each month, the more a well-sized system saves
El Dorado Hills Is on PG&E, Which Means NEM 3.0
El Dorado Hills is served by PG&E, so your solar falls under California's NEM 3.0 net billing rules. Under NEM 3.0, the power you export to the grid earns much less than it used to, so exporting is no longer where the savings are. With PG&E's high rates, though, offsetting your own usage is more valuable than ever.
The move that makes NEM 3.0 work in your favor is adding a battery. Storing your solar during the day and using it in the expensive evening hours, instead of buying from PG&E at peak, is where the real savings now live. PG&E customers can also look at the state SGIP battery rebate, though it is limited and mostly reserved for income-qualified households in 2026. We design your system around NEM 3.0 and handle the PG&E interconnection. See our NEM 3.0 guide and Finance and Incentives page for the full picture
Solar Installations Across El Dorado Hills
We install solar for homeowners throughout El Dorado Hills, from Serrano to Blackstone to the communities along Green Valley Road, as part of the 3,600+ systems we have installed across the region.
Our crews know the local roofs, El Dorado County permitting, and the PG&E interconnection, so your project runs smoothly from design to switch-on.
Why El Dorado Hills Homeowners Choose Solectric
● Local and licensed: In-house, licensed crews who know El Dorado Hills and PG&E, not a national call center.
● We handle PG&E and the county: Design, the El Dorado County permit, and the PG&E interconnection, all managed for you.
● 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.
● Whole-home energy in one place: Solar, battery, and EV charging from one local team.
Going Solar in El Dorado Hills, Step by Step
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Free quote: We assess your roof, your PG&E 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 El Dorado County permit and the PG&E paperwork.
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Install and activate: Our crew installs your system, coordinates the inspection and PG&E permission to operate, and switches it on
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Serving El Dorado Hills and Nearby
We install throughout Roseville and the surrounding area, including Rocklin, Granite Bay, Citrus Heights, and Folsom.
FAQs
Which utility serves El Dorado Hills?
PG&E, so your solar is on NEM 3.0 net billing. Because PG&E's rates are high but export credits are low, offsetting your own use and adding a battery is where the savings are.
Is solar worth it in El Dorado Hills?
For many homes, it is one of the strongest cases in the region, thanks to high PG&E rates, large homes and pools, and plenty of sun. We will model your exact numbers first.
Do I need a battery?
Under NEM 3.0 it is close to essential to get the full value, because exported power now earns very little. We help you choose the right size for your home.
How much do solar panels cost in El Dorado Hills?
It depends on your home's size, your PG&E usage, and whether you add a battery. We design around your actual usage and give you a clear, itemized quote for free.
Do I need a permit to install solar in El Dorado Hills?
Yes, and we handle it. El Dorado Hills is unincorporated, so we pull the El Dorado County permit and manage the PG&E interconnection for you.