Tired of Your Electric Bill? Honest Solar Help for California Homeowners
I'm Michael Cantellano, based in Victorville and helping homeowners across California. I'll look at your real 12 months of usage, put your options in writing, and tell you straight if solar doesn't make sense for your home.
13 years in California solar · I’ve personally helped hundreds of California families, and 2,200+ with the teams I led · 4.5 stars from 67 Google reviews
“The consultation was professional. The installation process was timely!”
Alicia S., Google review · Read all 67 reviews on Google
Why Your Electric Bill Keeps Climbing in California
California electric companies keep raising rates. SCE alone raised them about 10% in October 2025. Most homes also pay the highest prices from 4 to 9 PM, right when the AC is running.
Solar can bring that cost down, but only when it’s sized to how you really use power. A bad design leaves you paying two bills: one for solar and one to the electric company.
The 25-Year Cost of Staying Put
What you’d pay the electric company over the next 25 years if nothing changes.
If rates never went up again
$90,000
If rates rose 3% a year
$131,253
If rates rose 5% a year
$171,818
Why test 3% and 5%? Since 2014, home electric rates went up about 93% at PG&E, 97% at SCE and 117% at SDG&E. General inflation went up about 42% over the same time. (Source: California Public Advocates Office, Q2 2026 rates report.)
The 3% and 5% numbers are what-if scenarios, not predictions. Nobody knows future rates. This assumes you keep using the same amount of power, and it isn’t a savings promise. Your real numbers come from your own 12 months of usage.
Book My Free Bill ReviewHonest Solar, Sized to Your Real Usage
Your real 12 months, not one bill.
I pull your actual usage history, so the system fits summer and winter, not a guess.
No two-bill surprises.
I plan for what’s coming, like an EV, more AC or more people at home, so you don’t outgrow your system.
Your options side by side, in writing.
The first is a zero-down lease. With that one, you typically start 10 to 30% below what you pay the electric company today. The second is a prepaid lease. You pay upfront instead of monthly, most people finance it, and with one I offer, ownership transfers to you after year five.
I’ll tell you if it doesn’t make sense.
If solar won’t save you money, or your roof or panel needs work first, I’ll say so before you sign anything.
Solar Help for Every Kind of Home
Going solar for the first time.
Find out what size system you need and what it really costs each month.
Already have solar but still get a bill?
I can add the power you’re missing. There are two ways to do it, and I’ll run the numbers both ways.
Batteries and backup power.
On NEM 3.0, a battery saves your daytime solar for the 4 to 9 PM peak and keeps key circuits on in an outage.
How It Works in 3 Steps
- Step 1
Book a free bill review.
A short call on Google Meet or the phone. I go over your bills and usage, and I ask about your roof and electrical panel up front, so there are no surprises later.
- Step 2
See your options in writing.
If solar makes sense, I design a system around your usage and show you each option side by side, with every number spelled out.
- Step 3
A licensed installer does the work.
My licensed installation partner handles the site survey, permits, install, inspection and permission to operate. I stay your point of contact the whole way.
What Homeowners Say
4.5 out of 5 from 67 Google reviews“They truly want to make sure their customers get a great product and they make sure they continue to be completely satisfied.”
Carolyn W., Google review
“They worked efficiently and eased my concerns about wind conditions.”
Alicia S., Google review
“Great company!”
Kimberly S., Google review
Meet Michael
I’ve spent 13 years in California solar. I’ve personally helped hundreds of California families, and the teams I led helped 2,200+ homeowners go solar. A lot of them came to me after a bad deal somewhere else.
Today I keep it simple. You work with me directly, I explain your bill in plain English, and I show you the real numbers. On YouTube, I break it all down on my channel, Michael Can Tell.
Questions Homeowners Ask Before Going Solar
Is solar still worth it in California?
For many homes, yes, but not for every home. The zero-down lease and the prepaid lease work differently, and on the call I’ll show you whether either one beats your current bill. If it doesn’t, I’ll tell you.
I already have solar and still get a big bill. Can you help?
That’s one of the most common calls I get. One way adds power and keeps your current net metering plan. The other adds power with nothing upfront. I’ll run both and you pick.
Do I need a battery?
On NEM 3.0, usually yes. The electric company pays very little for the power you send back, so a battery saves your solar for the evening peak. If your electric company is city-run, like LADWP, a battery is optional.
Who installs the system?
A licensed installation partner. I handle the design, the paperwork and your questions, from the first call to the day your system turns on.
What happens if I sell my home?
It depends on the option and the year. A lease can usually transfer to a credit-approved buyer, or you can pay it off. I walk through your exact contract before you sign.
Does the bill review cost anything?
No. It’s free, and there’s no pressure. If solar doesn’t make sense for you, I’ll tell you that too.
Find Out If Solar Makes Sense for Your Home
Book a free bill review. Bring your questions, and I’ll bring the real numbers.
Book My Free Bill ReviewContact
⚲ Victorville, CA
Solar consulting by Michael Cantellano
CSLB Home Improvement Salesperson Reg. #95787
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