Solar by City

Local solar math depends on the utility, not just the sunshine.

Compare Solar.com city guides built from current installer pricing, local utility tariffs, PVWatts production, and modeled bill impact. Start with your city, then run your address for the exact roof, tariff, equipment, and financing options.

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Compare city-level pricing and savings models.

Price per watt is modeled from current installer pricing across our network. Savings are modeled estimates using current utility rates, representative city system sizes, and 100% annual usage-offset scenarios.

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Los Angeles

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Utilities: LADWP, SCE, and nearby municipal utilities
Installer pricing $/W: $2.54/W
Modeled system: 6.4 kW representative model
Typical bill impact: $254-$337/mo of current utility spend addressed before escalation
Solar production: 1,697 kWh per kW each year

Battery included in the SCE model because Net Billing Tariff savings depend on self-consumption.

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San Diego

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Utilities: SDG&E and San Diego Community Power
Installer pricing $/W: $2.53/W
Modeled system: 5.2 kW representative model
Typical bill impact: About $273/mo of current SDG&E utility spend addressed before escalation
Solar production: 1,692 kWh per kW each year

Battery-first market because avoided-cost export credits make self-consumption the savings driver.

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Riverside

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Utilities: Riverside Public Utilities or SCE
Installer pricing $/W: $2.41/W
Modeled system: 8.4 kW representative model
Typical bill impact: $240-$441/mo of current utility spend addressed before escalation
Solar production: 1,695 kWh per kW each year

RPU keeps municipal net metering; SCE areas need storage for the strongest modeled outcome.

City comparison table

City	Utility context	Installer pricing $/W	Modeled savings context	Guide
Los AngelesFull city guide	LADWP, SCE, and nearby municipal utilities	$2.54/W	$254-$337/mo of current utility spend addressed before escalation	Read guide
San DiegoFull city guide	SDG&E and San Diego Community Power	$2.53/W	About $273/mo of current SDG&E utility spend addressed before escalation	Read guide
RiversideFull city guide	Riverside Public Utilities or SCE	$2.41/W	$240-$441/mo of current utility spend addressed before escalation	Read guide

These city figures are modeled estimates for comparison. Your Solar.com price uses your address, utility tariff, roof geometry, selected equipment, installer availability, and financing path.