Solar + storage in
Rancho Cordova, CA.
Rancho Cordova is SMUD territory — and SMUD’s net metering program is currently more favorable than PG&E’s NEM 3.0. That’s good news for solar economics here. Continuum designs systems built specifically for SMUD’s rate structure to maximize your savings from day one.
avg. monthly PG&E bill
SMUD — favorable net metering
assessment for Rancho Cordova homeowners
What Rancho Cordova homeowners need to know.
Rancho Cordova is primarily served by SMUD, which offers some of the most competitive electricity rates in California. Because SMUD’s rate structures differ from other utilities, your solar system needs to be specifically designed to maximize your local savings. Continuum specializes in SMUD-integrated systems, ensuring your solar and battery storage setup is optimized for Rancho Cordova’s unique energy landscape.
Sun & production
Rancho Cordova delivers 5.8 peak sun hours per day — giving your solar system strong year-round production. The Central Valley climate means your panels generate maximum power exactly when electricity demand and rates are highest.
Your utility & rates
Rancho Cordova homeowners are served by PG&E and subject to NEM 3.0 net billing. With average bills of $185–$255/month — and peak-hour rates hitting $0.45–$0.55/kWh — the financial case for solar + battery storage in Rancho Cordova has never been stronger.
Local energy landscape
Under NEM 3.0, PG&E pays just ~$0.06/kWh for solar you export — but charges you $0.42–$0.55/kWh to buy it back. Every Rancho Cordova solar installation Continuum designs includes storage to keep your energy in your home where it’s worth 7–9× more.
We know Rancho Cordova inside and out
Continuum has been installing solar and battery systems throughout Sacramento County for years. We know the local permit requirements, PG&E interconnection timelines, and the specific energy challenges Rancho Cordova homeowners face — and we design systems around them.
NEM 3.0 applies here: As a PG&E and SMUD customer, your new solar installation falls under California’s Net Billing Tariff. Battery storage is the key to maximizing your savings — and Continuum designs every Sacramento system with storage from the ground up.
Local expertise. No shortcuts.
Continuum isn’t a national company treating Rancho Cordova as a distant market. We’re a Northern California solar company — and Rancho Cordova County is our backyard. Here’s what that means for your installation:
Local advantage 01
SMUD territory — a solar advantage
Rancho Cordova homeowners served by SMUD benefit from a net metering program that currently offers better export compensation than PG&E’s NEM 3.0. Continuum designs every Rancho Cordova system specifically for SMUD’s rate schedule and time-of-use structure — so you’re getting maximum value from every kWh your system produces.
Local advantage 02
Strong solar production year-round
Rancho Cordova’s Sacramento Valley climate delivers 5.8 peak sun hours per day with over 260 sunny days per year. Whether you’re offsetting summer cooling loads or winter heating with a heat pump, a properly designed solar system in Rancho Cordova delivers strong returns in every season.
The Continuum difference: We’ve installed thousands of solar systems across Northern California. We know Rancho Cordova County’s permit requirements, PG&E and SMUD’s interconnection process, and the specific energy challenges Rancho Cordova homeowners face. That local knowledge translates directly into faster installations and better-designed systems.
From your first call to full power — our process.
Every Continuum installation in Rancho Cordova follows the same rigorous process. One team, start to finish. No dropped handoffs, no surprises.
We cover all of Sacramento County and beyond.
Continuum installs solar and battery storage systems throughout the communities surrounding Rancho Cordova. If you’re a neighbor, we serve you too.
Or explore our full service area — Continuum covers 13 Northern California counties from Sacramento to Redding, Napa to the Sierra Foothills.