Sacramento County · California
Solar in Sacramento for $0 out of pocket.
Sacramento is one of the sunniest, hottest parts of California, and cooling costs add up fast. Clean Earth matches you with a licensed installer for solar with $0 down through approved financing, so you start at a lower rate instead of watching your bill climb.
$0 down with approved financing500+ installs5+ yrs in business
Why Sacramento homeowners are switching
Long Central Valley summers mean heavy AC use, and that's exactly when a solar system is producing the most.
- Stop overpaying SMUD with a lower, more predictable rate
- $0 down with approved financing (PPA, lease, or loan), or buy it outright
- A system designed for your roof and the power you actually use
- Your installer handles the permits, utility paperwork, and inspection
- Serving Sacramento homeowners and businesses in SMUD (SMUD) territory.
Going solar on SMUD
SMUD sets its own solar rules. Homes that connected on or after March 1, 2022 are on SMUD's Solar and Storage Rate, so your system is sized around the power you use at home, and we look at whether a battery makes sense.
Source: SMUD: Solar and Storage Rate
How it works in Sacramento
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Free quote
Share a few details about your Sacramento home. About a minute.
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Custom design
Your installer designs a system for your roof, and we confirm your savings.
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Permits & install
Your installer handles permits and utility paperwork, and a licensed local crew installs.
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Start saving
Your system turns on and your lower rate starts.
“I wanted a solar provider who'd give me the full picture without dodging questions. Clean Earth was upfront and transparent about the whole process, and I'm grateful for that.”
Common questions
Straight answers about cost, ownership, and how the savings work in Sacramento.
See all FAQs →Is it really $0 out of pocket?
Yes, with approved financing. A PPA, lease, or solar loan covers the system, so there's no down payment and no equipment bill. You pay a lower monthly rate for the power instead of paying the utility. Prefer to pay cash? We can set that up too.
Do I own the panels?
That's up to you. With a PPA or lease, a financing company owns the system and you buy the power it makes at a rate set in your agreement. With a loan or cash, the system is yours. We'll walk you through both on your free consultation.
How much does solar cost?
It depends on your energy use, your roof, and how much sun it gets, so there's no one price. Financing takes the upfront cost to $0. If you'd rather own the system, we'll show you the payback timeline on your free quote.
How is solar cheaper than my utility bill?
California utility rates go up most years. Your solar rate starts lower and stays predictable, so the gap grows over time. Your quote puts your year-one solar cost next to your utility bill, so you see the savings before you sign.
What do I need to qualify?
Usually you need to own your home or building, have roof or ground space that gets good sun, and be on a California utility we serve, like PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E. A free quote is the fastest way to find out. We can confirm eligibility on the call.
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See what you’d save in Sacramento.
Get a free quote in about a minute. $0 down with approved financing, and you're never obligated to buy.
- Utility today
- $200/mo
- With solar, yr 1
- $150/mo
- 25-yr savings
- $66,900
Estimate for a $200/mo California bill. Yours depends on your home.