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Fog, steep roofs and a city-run clean power program make San Francisco solar math different from the rest of the state.
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The short answer: San Francisco homes generally get power delivered by PG&E and generation from CleanPowerSF, the city’s community choice program, and newer solar customers fall under the Net Billing Tariff. Summer fog in western neighborhoods cuts production. California’s cancellation statute protects San Franciscans too, with three business days and five for buyers 65 and older.
CleanPowerSF provides generation for most residents, while PG&E delivers it and handles interconnection. Exported power is credited under the tariff tied to your interconnection date.
The Sunset and Richmond districts often sit under summer fog, while eastern neighborhoods get more sun. Victorian and Edwardian homes in historic districts can face design review, and the Department of Building Inspection handles permits.
San Francisco homeowners who signed at home have California’s three-business-day right, five for seniors, plus the state solar disclosure requirement.
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These guides help San Francisco homeowners check production against fog-blind estimates and act on contract problems.
Common questions
Yes, especially in western neighborhoods.
The city’s community choice electricity program.
The Department of Building Inspection.
Visible changes can face design review.
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Solar Cancellation HQ is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This page is general information, and reading it or submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Not every contract qualifies, and no outcome is guaranteed. We never advise anyone to stop making payments on a solar loan, lease or PPA. Laws and utility rules change, so verify before acting. Last verified October 9, 2026.