Santa Clara County · California
Solar in San Jose for $0 out of pocket.
San Jose and the South Bay pay premium PG&E rates. Clean Earth matches you with a licensed installer for solar with $0 down through approved financing, and turns a rising bill into a lower rate you can plan around.
$0 down with approved financing500+ installs5+ yrs in business
Why San Jose homeowners are switching
Strong sun and high electricity prices make solar an easy decision for most Bay Area homes.
- Stop overpaying Pacific Gas & Electric 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 San Jose homeowners and businesses in Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) territory.
Going solar on PG&E
New solar customers on PG&E are on California's Net Billing Tariff, which covers systems that applied to connect on or after April 15, 2023. It pays less for extra power you send back to the grid, so your system is sized around the power you use at home, and we look at whether a battery makes sense.
Many San Jose homes buy their power from San José Clean Energy, while PG&E delivers it and sends the bill.
Source: CPUC: Net Billing Tariff
How it works in San Jose
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Free quote
Share a few details about your San Jose 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 San Jose.
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 San Jose.
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.