Federal deadline: Projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026to lock in today's PPA rates.
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Ontario Solar Savings: Stop Paying $260-$395/mo to SCE
Your Rate Doesn't Have To.

With 278+ sunny days a year and SCE rates double the national average, Ontario is one of the strongest solar markets in California. See your exact savings with $0 down.

83%
SCE rate increase in 10 years
35¢
per kWh - current SCE rate
$0
down with a solar PPA
278+
sunny days per year

What does SCE charge you every month?

Every dollar on that slider is money sent to a monopoly. Let's see what you can take back.

$/mo
$100$400$800+

SCE Has Raised Rates 13 Times Since 2020. Here's Your Way Out.

Ontario Ranch is one of the largest master-planned communities in Southern California, with thousands of new homes being built - each one a potential solar customer.

$260-$395
What SCE takes from Ontario homeowners every month
180,000+
Residents in Ontario
278+
Sunny days per year

The SCE Problem in Ontario

Ontario sits squarely in the Inland Empire heat corridor, where summer temperatures regularly push past 97 degrees for weeks at a time. Newer homes in Ontario Ranch and Creekside have open floor plans and vaulted ceilings that require more cooling energy. With SCE implementing annual rate increases, families who moved to Ontario for affordability are finding their electric bills eating into those savings.

83%
Rate increase over the last 10 years
12.9%
CPUC-approved rate increase for 2026
35¢
Current SCE rate per kWh (and climbing)

Ontario summer temperatures reach 97°F+ - driving AC usage and SCE bills through the roof.

Why Solar Makes Sense in Ontario

Ontario is experiencing one of the largest residential building booms in the Inland Empire, with Ontario Ranch alone adding tens of thousands of new homes over the past decade. These brand-new homes have modern roofing, 200-amp panels, and many are already pre-wired for solar under California's Title 24 energy code. The city's central Inland Empire location means full inland sun exposure with none of the coastal cloud cover that reduces production in beach cities.

Solar Savings in Ontario: What the Numbers Show

Based on current SCE rates, Ontario home sizes, and real PPA terms from local installers.

DetailWith SCEWith Solar PPA
Avg. monthly bill$260-$395/mo~40-55% less
Rate per kWh35+ cents (rising)Locked rate, 3.5% escalator
Typical system sizeN/A8.0 kW
Annual sun hoursN/A5,700+
Upfront costOngoing bills forever$0 down (PPA)

Estimates based on typical Ontario home size (8.0 kW system), current SCE rates, and standard PPA terms. Your actual savings depend on usage, roof, and system size.

Your Savings Scenario in Ontario

An Ontario homeowner in Ontario Ranch paying $325/mo to SCE would pay approximately $150/mo with solar - saving $175/mo from day one. Over 25 years, that's $52,500 kept in their pocket instead of sent to Edison.

With a solar PPA, your rate escalates at 3.5% - not 7%+

That gap compounds every year. Over 25 years, a homeowner paying $300/mo to SCE today would pay over $225,000 to Edison vs. ~$89,000 with solar. Same electricity. Half the cost.

Solar Questions from Ontario Homeowners

Do new homes in Ontario Ranch already come with solar?
Some do. California's Title 24 building code requires solar on most new construction since 2020. However, builder-installed systems are often undersized to keep construction costs down. Many Ontario Ranch homeowners add additional panels after move-in to fully offset their SCE bill.
Is Ontario a good location for solar production?
Ontario is excellent for solar. The city gets over 278 sunny days per year and has minimal coastal fog or marine layer influence. Flat terrain and wide lot layouts in newer developments like Parkside and Mountain Village mean most rooftops get unobstructed sun all day.
How do Ontario's electric bills compare to the state average?
Ontario homeowners typically pay 20-35% more than the California average due to heavier AC usage during the long, hot summers. The inland heat means your air conditioner runs from May through October - and SCE charges the highest rates during exactly those peak afternoon hours.
Is this really no money down?
Yes. With a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement), your qualified installer owns the solar system and you buy the power it produces at a lower rate than SCE. Zero down payment, zero installation cost, zero maintenance cost. You just pay a lower electricity bill.
What about the solar tax credit?
The personal residential tax credit (Section 25D) only applies to homeowners who purchase their solar system outright. As a PPA customer, you never owned the system - so you were never eligible for it anyway. Instead, your qualified installer claims the commercial Section 48E investment tax credit and incorporates those savings into your lower PPA rate. You get the economic benefit without owing the taxes to claim it.
Why do I need a battery?
Under California's NEM 3.0 rules, the compensation for solar exported to the grid is much lower than it used to be. A battery stores your daytime solar production so you use it during expensive evening peak hours instead of buying that power from SCE. This significantly increases your actual monthly savings vs. solar alone.
Are the savings guaranteed?
Your qualified installer offers a production guarantee. If the system generates less than the annual kWh amount stated in your contract, they credit you the difference - backed in writing. Terms and exclusions apply; review your contract for the full details.

How It Works for Ontario Homeowners

1

See Your SCE Escape Number

Enter your monthly bill. Get an instant estimate of what you could keep instead of sending to SCE.

2

Get Your Zero-Down Exit Plan

Adrian analyzes your roof via satellite and designs a system sized for your home - no site visit required upfront.

3

Pay Less Starting Month One

$0 down. Lower bill from day one. Your qualified installer handles permits, installation, and maintenance.

Free Estimate for Ontario

See Your Real Savings Number

No site visit required. Adrian pulls satellite data and sends you a personalized breakdown within hours.

Your monthly bill
$250/mo
Est. monthly savings
$113/mo
$50$800+

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Every Month With SCE Is Money You'll Never Get Back

CPUC has authorized SCE rate hikes for 2026, 2027, and 2028. The federal PPA deadline is July 4, 2026. See your numbers in 60 seconds - before both windows close.

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