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Clean Earth

Orange County · California

Solar in Santa Ana for $0 out of pocket.

Santa Ana homeowners have watched Southern California Edison rates go up year after year. Clean Earth connects you with a licensed installer for solar with $0 down through approved financing, so you start at a lower rate instead of paying every SCE increase.

$0 down with approved financing500+ installs5+ yrs in business

Why Santa Ana homeowners are switching

Orange County summers are long and sunny, and AC season runs hot. That's good news for a Santa Ana roof: it produces the most power when your bill would be highest.

  • Stop overpaying Southern California Edison 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 Santa Ana homeowners and businesses in Southern California Edison (SCE) territory.

Going solar on SCE

New solar customers on SCE 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.

Source: CPUC: Net Billing Tariff

How it works in Santa Ana

  1. 1

    Free quote

    Share a few details about your Santa Ana home. About a minute.

  2. 2

    Custom design

    Your installer designs a system for your roof, and we confirm your savings.

  3. 3

    Permits & install

    Your installer handles permits and utility paperwork, and a licensed local crew installs.

  4. 4

    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.”
Ryan Mitchell · Clean Earth customer

Common questions

Straight answers about cost, ownership, and how the savings work in Santa Ana.

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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.

See what you’d save in Santa Ana.

Get a free quote in about a minute. $0 down with approved financing, and you're never obligated to buy.

Electric bill · example
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.

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