If you’re exploring a solar and battery system for your home, one of the most helpful things you can provide us is your PG&E electrical usage data. This information shows your real energy consumption patterns hour by hour and day by day so we can design a system that’s sized correctly, maximizes savings, and matches your lifestyle.
To make the process simple, we’ve created a short walkthrough video that shows exactly how to download your usage data from PG&E.
👉 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ln8tdKy7rnc
Why This Data Is Important
Every household uses energy a little differently. Some see spikes in the afternoon from AC, others use more energy in the evening, and some have steady usage all day. Your actual data allows us to:
- Right-size your solar system (not too big, not too small)
- Determine the ideal battery size for backup power or time-of-use savings
- Accurately estimate your annual bill savings
- Create a proposal that’s tailored to you, not a generic guess
In short, the more accurate the data, the more accurate your proposal.
Let Us Know About Any Recent or Planned Home Modifications
While your past 12 months of usage tells us a lot, some changes around the home can significantly affect future energy consumption. If you have made any of the following changes in the past year OR if you are planning to make changes, please let us know so we can design your system accordingly:
- Switching from gas to electric appliances (e.g., electric stove, heat pump, electric water heater)
- Adding major amenities like a hot tub, pool, or well
- Purchasing or planning to purchase an electric vehicle (EV)
- Adding refrigeration, freezers, air conditioning or upgrading HVAC systems
- Expanding your home or adding an ADU
- Any other upgrades that might increase electricity use
These details help us size your solar and battery system not just for today, but for your future energy needs, ensuring better performance and long term savings.
Ready to Get Started?
The whole process to download your PG&E data usually takes less than five minutes. Click the link to watch the tutorial, download your data, and send it over when you’re ready. If you run into any issues or have questions, we’re always here to help!