In House Contributor As California electrifies transportation, buildings, and appliances toward net-zero by 2045, homes with solar PPAs, battery storage, and Virtual Power Plant participation may be positioned to reduce costs while supporting the grid.
In House Contributor SCE’s renewable power purchase agreements show how utilities secure long-term clean energy, environmental attributes, and resource adequacy benefits from outside projects. For homeowners, these contracts matter because utility procurement decisions.
In House Contributor U.S. solar is projected to grow sharply over the next decade, while California expands utility-scale solar and resets residential solar strategy around battery storage. For homeowners, the shift signals a practical question: keep buying all power.
In House Contributor Southern California's summer utility bills reflect both higher air conditioning demand and elevated TOU peak rates, often arriving during the same 4-9 p.m. window. Solar without battery storage often still draws peak-rate grid power in the evening.