The first utility-backed solar program — no credit check, no money down, no lien on your equipment.
Generate. Store. Power your home.Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) administers Solar Plus, a program that brings solar panels and battery systems to homeowners with no upfront costs or credit check. Your home can become a small energy hub—meeting household needs while supporting the wider community.
Access solar and battery storage without an upfront equipment payment.
Predictable energy rates with the potential for savings over time.
Produce clean electricity at home and store extra power for later.
Make, store, and use more of your own renewable energy.
Explore more predictable energy costs with solar and storage working together.
Illustrative estimates published by CEA, based on average energy use and rates in its service area. These are not guaranteed savings or a personalized quote. Actual results depend on your usage, rates, and system design.
Eligibility
Live in one of the ZIP codes below? Check your eligibility for CEA Solar Plus.
CEA Solar Plus
ZIP codes shown in the supplied program information. Participation requires a qualifying CEA residential account, property suitability, and program approval.
Make payments directly through your existing SDG&E electricity bill.
Drop your rates significantly and lock in a low 1.9% yearly rate increase—instead of the 11.8% average annual increase in SDG&E rates over the last decade.
When the grid goes down, keep your home running with Tesla Powerwall batteries that power your home day and night.
Your questions, answered
Savings vary with usage, rates, and system design; CEA’s comparison is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Allow roughly 3–4 months to installation, about one week of construction, then typically 2–6 weeks for operating approval.
Both parties must approve: the landlord authorizes installation, and the tenant enrolls with CEA on the Solar Plus tariff.
Call (858) 585-4241 to discuss a rental property.
Tesla designs around annual consumption and roof space, refining the initial estimate with you.
CEA lists at least 25 years, with equipment generally designed for over 30.
The program covers panel and battery replacements without an additional equipment replacement charge.
Solar supplies the home first, then charges storage. Remaining surplus exports to the utility for applicable credits.
CEA lists approximately 30 × 46 × 6 inches per Powerwall. Battery count and installation clearances depend on the design and building requirements.
Tesla provides system service and troubleshooting.
The owning fund receives the incentives and incorporates them into program financing; homeowners do not receive them.
You may purchase the system at its fair market value.
Operation or replacement is covered throughout the contract. CEA anticipates one battery replacement during that period.
Discover Clean Energy describes transfer to the buyer without further underwriting. Review the actual transfer conditions before signing.
The source advertises educational Tuesday webinars and optional consultations without an obligation to proceed. Ask about current availability.
Answers summarize CEA’s published program information. Confirm equipment specifications, timelines, and contract terms for your proposal.
Take the next step
Fill out the form to request an eligibility review, or call to discuss your solar and battery options.