Pasadena Water and Power raises rates 3.5% every year — and the city offers up to a $4,000 solar rebate. The savings case builds steadily and the process here is straightforward.
Get My Pasadena Solar Quote →Pasadena is served by its own municipal utility — Pasadena Water and Power — which operates independently from SCE. PWP’s current residential rate is around 19.8 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is lower than SCE’s rates. That means immediate monthly savings are more modest here than in SCE territory. But the rate trajectory is what matters: PWP has a policy of raising rates 3.5% every year.
At 3.5% annual increases, PWP’s rate reaches roughly 28 cents in ten years and nearly 40 cents in twenty years. A solar payment you lock in today doesn’t change. Every year that PWP raises rates, the gap between what your neighbors pay and what you pay gets wider. That compounding advantage is the strongest argument for going solar in Pasadena, and it’s only available to homeowners who act while rates are still relatively low.
The $4,000 rebate from PWP is real money that reduces your upfront system cost or lowers your financed amount. Combined with the 30% federal tax credit, the effective cost of a Pasadena solar system is significantly lower than the sticker price suggests. And with 284+ sunny days a year in the foothills northeast of Los Angeles, your panels will produce reliably for decades.
Pasadena Water and Power increases residential rates on a fixed schedule — 3.5% annually. That compounds quickly. Solar locks in a fixed payment today and removes your exposure to every future increase.
Pasadena’s foothills location at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains delivers consistent, intense sunshine. Strong daily production across all seasons means your system earns back its cost year after year.
PWP offers $0.60/watt (standard) or $1.00/watt (income-qualified) up to a $4,000 cap. That rebate directly reduces your system cost — and it’s on top of the 30% federal tax credit.
Once your building permit is approved by the City of Pasadena, PWP’s interconnection process takes about 14 days. It’s a two-step process your installer coordinates — one of the faster timelines in the region.
Solar is a major purchase — typically $20,000+ before incentives, although solar financing allows homeowners to consistently do this with $0 down. The price you pay depends heavily on which installer you choose. Here’s what makes our service worth using:
Your Solar Savings Report shows real pricing from licensed Pasadena installers upfront. No teaser rates, no inflated starting points. You look it over and decide whether following up is worth it.
If you already have a quote, tell us the system size, specs, and any details in the notes when you submit your request — we’ll price the same product so you have a real comparison. You don’t need to share what you were quoted, because it wouldn’t change our number. (We challenge you to find another solar rep in SoCal who works that way.)
Submit your request and your Solar Savings Report arrives by email — no phone call to trigger it, no appointment to sit through. We follow up once, but never use drip campaigns. Your information stays with us and goes nowhere else. You move at your own pace.
30% Federal Tax Credit: Most homeowners can still receive benefits from the federal Investment Tax Credit. It’s no longer available directly to homeowners, but we can almost always help you access it through solar financing. For a $22,000 system, that’s over a $6,000 discount. The math for going solar in Pasadena is hard to argue with.
PWP’s current rate means immediate monthly savings are modest — but the $4,000 rebate and 3.5% annual increases change the picture significantly. Enter your average monthly bill for a quick estimate.
Most solar companies want an appointment and a presentation before they’ll give you a number. We skip all of that and lead with our best price.
Fill out the quick form on our homepage — it takes about two minutes. We ask for your address and a recent utility bill which is what allows us to build accurate quotes. This is not a rough estimate. We take the time to make it real. No phone call or appointment required.
Your report will have four quotes built around two decisions: solar-only or solar with battery storage, and an ownership program or a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement). This is real pricing from a licensed local installer. We never use an inflated number to negotiate down from.
Take all the time you need — ask questions by email at your own pace. When you’re ready to meet, we customize the system to fit your goals and stay your point of contact through installation and after. Our goal is to make you a referral partner.
“I went solar with Aaron because he was honest throughout the process. He clearly cares about providing a win/win experience for his customers.”— Kristina B.
“I got solar from Aaron a couple years ago when he worked for a big installation company. He’s great and always answers promptly when I text him. I do kind of wish I had waited though. I see the new process he’s built now and it’s definitely better.”— Joe T.
“This site is innovative for residential solar. It’s simply a better process for us as agents to recommend to our clients.”— Donna S., Real Estate Agent
No sales pitch. No pressure. Fill out a short form and get your Solar Savings Report — real numbers for your home, including the PWP rebate, emailed to you by tomorrow.
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