See what you'd stop paying PG&E.
A few quick questions and we'll show you what switching to a Solar Based Utility would save, plus any PG&E rebates your area may be eligible for. About 45 seconds, no cost, no obligation.
Enter your average monthly bill to continue.
- ✓ $0 out of pocket to switch
- ✓ Locally owned, serving Gold Country since 2016
- ✓ Transferable if you sell the home
What's the ZIP code of the home?
Rebate programs and rate structures vary by area, so this changes what you're eligible for.
Enter a valid 5-digit ZIP code.
Which best describes the home?
The Solar Based Utility agreement goes with the property, so this decides whether we can put a system on it.
Do you already have solar panels?
If you do, the path is different, and in a lot of cases better. Battery rebates are aimed squarely at homes that already produce their own power.
How many times has PG&E cut your power for wildfire safety since January 2024?
These are the Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings shutoffs, not storm outages. Five or more is the threshold PG&E uses for its $7,500 battery rebate.
How old is the roof?
Panels last 25 years or more, so it's worth knowing whether the roof underneath them needs attention first. We handle roofing too.
Do you charge an electric vehicle at home?
Home charging is usually the single biggest line item on a PG&E bill, so this moves the number.
Here's what the switch looks like.
Estimated monthly savings
on a $0/mo PG&E bill
Your new est. bill
First-year savings
25-year savings
What you'd pay per month, next 25 years
Projected from PG&E's published tariff history
PG&E residential rates rose 169% between 2008 and 2025, a compound 5.8% a year, accelerating to 8.6% a year since 2020 (PG&E tariff schedules E-1, E-TOU-C, E-TOU-D). PG&E has also cut rates modestly five times since early 2024, so we've plotted the slower 5.8% path alongside the recent trend. Past increases do not guarantee future ones. Independent reference: CPUC Public Advocates Office puts PG&E's average residential rate at 33.7¢/kWh as of June 2026, up 69% in ten years against 42% inflation.
Where should we send your full breakdown?
We'll build an exact, roof-specific number for your address and email you a PDF you can keep. A local Senga rep follows up to answer questions. No pressure, no door knocking.
Your bill is a little low for the SBU program.
The Solar Based Utility is built for homes spending $200 or more a month with PG&E. Below that the numbers usually don't work in your favor, and we'd rather tell you now than waste your afternoon.
Rates climb. Want us to check back?
PG&E residential rates are up 169% since 2008. Leave your details and we'll reach out if your usage or the rates put you in range, plus send occasional ways to trim what you're paying now.
Picked the wrong one by mistake? Start over and we'll pick up where you left off.
You've already got the hard part done.
Since you own solar, the Solar Based Utility isn't the right fit. Storage is. A battery lets you keep the power you're already making instead of selling it back cheap, and it keeps the lights on when the grid goes down.
Want a battery quote?
We'll check your outage history against PG&E's records, confirm whether the rebate is still available for your address, and send you a real number.
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Your breakdown is on its way. One of our Gold Country reps will reach out shortly to walk through the numbers.
Your estimated 25-year savings
Based on the bill you entered and PG&E's published rate history. Your exact figure depends on your roof, usage pattern, and final system design.
Want to talk it through now? Call (916) 536-7954.
Estimates on this page are illustrations, not quotes, offers, or contracts, and are based on the information you entered plus PG&E's published historical rates. Actual savings depend on your roof, shading, usage, final system design, rate plan, and credit approval. Future utility rates are set by PG&E and the CPUC and cannot be predicted; past rate increases do not guarantee future increases. Senga Energy is an independent, licensed contractor. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or an agent of PG&E, the CPUC, or any government agency. Rebate programs referenced are administered by PG&E, have their own eligibility rules, are first-come first-served while funding lasts, and may end without notice. The $7,500 Permanent Battery Storage Rebate requires, among other things, five or more wildfire safety outages since January 1, 2024, a qualifying battery, Permission to Operate, enrollment in a time-of-use rate plan and an approved demand response program, and an application submitted by December 31, 2026. Verify your own eligibility at pge.com. Questions: (916) 536-7954.