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SCE Time-of-Use Rates and Solar

Why the hour you use or export electricity can matter as much as total annual production.

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SCE Time-of-Use Rates and Solar — homeowner solar guide

What homeowners should know

Why the hour you use or export electricity can matter as much as total annual production. The important details depend on your home, utility, contract and goals, so avoid one-size-fits-all claims.

What to compare

Use written documents and compare the same fields across options. Separate equipment, financing, utility assumptions, warranties and any roof or electrical work so one number does not hide important differences.

A practical next step

Verify the current rules with the relevant utility, government agency, lender or contract documents before relying on a savings or eligibility claim. Keep copies of the proposal, agreement, plans, warranties and approvals.

Questions worth asking

  • What assumptions are being used?
  • What is included and excluded in writing?
  • Who is responsible if something changes?
  • Which current utility, lender or government rule applies?

Sources and further reading

Southern California Edison — Solar Billing PlanU.S. Department of Energy — Homeowner's Guide to Going Solar

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