Solar power in Glendora, California
Southern California Edison offers net metering to its solar customers in Glendora. This is great news; net metering makes it very easy to completely wipe out your electrical bill with solar.
Available also is the federal solar tax credit, allowing part of the total system cost no matter the size to be claimed as deduction to federal taxes. This incentive may also be spread over several years.
With net metering allowing great returns and part of the cost covered by the ITCm a normal 5kW system pays for itself in 5-6 years.
Be sure not to wait around since SCE is doing everything they can to abolish net metering!
Net Metering Broken Down
Net metering requires your utility to monitor excess solar generation sent to the grid and power drawn from the grid such as at night. You only get billed if you export less kWh than consumed from the grid.
In Glendora, solar makes a lot of energy and usually more power is exported, excess is credited at the retail power price.
Credits can be applied to bills within the same 12 month billing cycle. Any credits remaining at the end of the 12 months will be deposited into your account.
With the new NEM-2 rules new solar customers must switch to time of use billing with SCE which hurts returns by about 10%; however, this is miniscule and with equipment prices falling and great sunshine, Glendora is a great place to go solar.
The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Glendora,
California in 2025 is
$2.72 per watt. The average system size
in the US is 6 kilowatts, which means the average price of a solar system
in Glendora, CA
is $13,600.
(after claiming 26% tax credit and other rebates)
The 26% federal solar tax credit explained
If you have a federal income tax liability, 26% of the cost of your solar system can be claimed as a deduction to your taxes. This incentive is claimed when you do your taxes. In order to receive the tax credit quicker it's best to do your taxes as soon as possible after installation.
What if my tax liability is less than 26% of my systems costThere is the option to claim this incentive over several years if your tax liability is less than 26% of the system cost.
How much will solar panels on my home save me?
The answer to this question depends on your electricity usage. Generally speaking the greater your power usage the greater the potential savings from installing solar.
The average monthly usage in California is only 573kWh per month however, you are most likely using a lot more than this since this average includes condos and small apartments.
The Glendora solar panel savings calculator below will convert your monthly power spend into power usage (in kWh's) and then work out exactly how many solar panels you need to offset your usage, how much they will cost based on the prices of local solar companies and the amount you will save. Our California solar savings calculator can do this because it contains a database of the electric rates charged by City of Azusa, City of Burbank Water and Power, City of Glendale, City of Pasadena, City of Vernon, LADWP (City of Los Angeles), Southern California Edison Co
How much can solar panels save you in Glendora
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 10.1kW solar system in Glendora, CA
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $230, however your situation may vary so try our Glendora solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$18,685
Net cost of system
6 Years
Average payback time
15,164 kWh
Annual power production
5¢/kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy
32¢/kWh
If you don't get solar
Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 10.1kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$95,840
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
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Solar companies in Glendora, CA that provide pricing through the SolarEstimate marketplace.
Average total cost of solar panel installation in Glendora
| System Size |
Cash purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
Financed purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
|---|---|---|
| 3kw | $6,416 | $6,929 |
| 4kw | $8,377 | $9,047 |
| 5kw | $10,286 | $11,109 |
| 6kw | $12,077 | $13,043 |
| 7kw | $13,831 | $14,937 |
| 8kw | $15,451 | $16,687 |
| 9kw | $17,050 | $18,414 |
| 10kw | $18,500 | $19,980 |
Find out what system size you need for your home
Going solar in California
Check out all of the ways energy providers of California can help you be more energy efficient and save money.
The following programs are available:
| Incentive Name | Eligibility | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit | Federal | Personal Tax Credit |
| Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems | State | Property Tax Incentive |
| Sonoma County - Energy Independence Program | Local | PACE Financing |
| NEM 2.0 | State | Net Metering |
| LADWP - Solar Incentive Program | Utility | Rebate Program |
Find your local rebates and incentives
Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.
