01 What I do

Solar guidance from start to finish.

I help homeowners understand their options, compare equipment and installers, navigate incentives, and plan for future electrification. From consultation through installation and beyond, I help manage the process and make sure you have the information you need to make a confident decision.

02 Services
01
Rooftop solar — design & install
Full system: panels, inverter, conduit, racking, monitoring. Black-on-black REC, Q Cells, or Silfab depending on your roof and bill. Permitted, inspected, PG&E paperwork handled.
Most common
02
Battery storage
Enphase 5P/10C, Franklin aPower, or Tesla Powerwall 3, depending on your usage pattern and outage history. How the three compare →
Often paired
03
EV charger install
Power your car with the sun! A Level-2 charger wired off your new solar service — or your existing panel if there's room.
Often bundled
04
Panel upgrades & rewires
If your panel is 100A or sub-panelled funny, we'll sort it out before the solar goes up. Old Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels — yes, we can replace those. Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels →
As needed
05
Permitting & PG&E paperwork
City permit, structural sign-off, electrical sign-off, interconnection application, net-metering agreement. All of it. You don't talk to the city or PG&E; we do. How long it all takes →
Included
06
Service, repair, and tune-ups
Took over a system someone else installed and it's underperforming? Inverter throwing errors? Squirrel got under the panels? Call me. I always know a guy.
Existing systems
03 FAQ

Questions homeowners ask most.

Is solar still worth it under NEM 3?+
It depends on your home, energy usage, and roof layout. For many homeowners, solar still makes financial sense, but only when paired with a battery. The key is proper system design. That's why getting an honest assessment is so important. The full answer, including what changed in 2026 →
Do I need a battery?+
Yes. Under NEM 3, batteries are an essential part of a well-designed solar system. They allow you to store excess solar production to use it in the evening, instead of exporting it to PG&E for relatively little credit. When a battery pays for itself — and when it doesn’t →
Should I lease or own?+
Usually own, but the reason changed in 2026. The federal credit homeowners used to claim has expired, while lease and PPA providers can still claim their version — so the gap narrowed. Ownership still wins on lifetime cost most of the time, because a lease has to earn its provider a margin for twenty years. If you have little tax liability, third-party ownership deserves a serious look. Lease, loan, or buy, compared honestly →
What does your consultation cost?+
It's free. I'll come out, take a look at your home, discuss your energy usage and goals, and help determine whether solar makes sense for you. If we don't end up working together, that's completely fine.
How long does the process take?+
From signing a contract to permission to operate, most projects take about 30–45 days. Most of that time is spent on permitting and utility approvals. The actual installation is often completed in a single day, though larger or more complex projects may take two to three days. Where those 30–45 days actually go →
What if my roof needs work first?+
I'll tell you straight. If your roof is nearing the end of its life, installing solar first usually doesn't make sense. Removing and reinstalling a system later can be expensive. If roofing work is needed, I can recommend trusted local roofers and help coordinate the timing.
How much solar do I need?+
The right system size depends on your energy usage, roof layout, and whether you're adding things like an EV or heat pump. Under NEM 3, bigger isn't always better. The goal is to design a system that fits your needs, not simply maximize panel count. What a system actually costs around here →

Want a real number for your roof?

Free 45-minute site visit. Honest math at the end of it.

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