Solar + storage in
Granite Bay, CA.
Granite Bay is a location where we install some of our largest residential systems, with setups of 14 to 20 kW paired with two or three batteries being common. Because these are large homes with high utility bills and exposure to foothill-area power shutoffs, combining solar and battery storage creates one of the strongest financial cases in our entire service area.
peak sun hours/day in Granite Bay
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Net Billing Tariff – storage essential
assessment for Granite Bay homeowners
What Granite Bay homeowners need to know.
Granite Bay’s large homes and high energy usage make it one of the most effective solar markets in the Sacramento region, as the dollar savings per system are among the highest we see anywhere. There are a few location-specific details you should know upfront.
Sun & production
Granite Bay averages 5.7 peak sun hours per day — higher than the national average and consistent with the broader Sacramento foothills. Approximately 7,500 owner-occupied homes here. Neighborhoods including Los Lagos, Granite Bay Estates, Cavitt Stallman area, and Quarry Ponds are all active for solar.
Your utility & rates
Granite Bay is served by PG&E under the NEM 3.0 tariff. For large-lot homes with high energy usage, such as those with central air conditioning, pools, and multiple electric vehicles, battery self-consumption is the most effective way to deliver savings under NEM 3.0. Since monthly bills often range from $450 to $800, shifting your peak-hour load off-grid is where the majority of your savings originate.
Wildfire & PSPS exposure
Granite Bay is located at the edge of the foothills, where it faces moderate and increasing exposure to Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. Battery backup systems here serve a dual purpose: they provide peak-hour bill savings during normal operation and offer reliable backup power during outages. With two or three batteries, most Granite Bay homes can maintain essential loads for 24 to 36 hours during a power event.
Large systems are our specialty in Granite Bay: The average Granite Bay system we design ranges from 14 to 18 kW and includes two or three batteries, which is significantly larger than a typical Northern California residential installation. We size these systems specifically to your actual energy usage rather than relying on a generic estimate. We account for pool pumps, electric vehicle chargers, HVAC systems, and home offices in every design. Furthermore, Continuum includes full year-by-year cash-flow projections in every quote so you know exactly what to expect.
Local expertise. No shortcuts.
Continuum is not a national company treating Granite Bay as a distant territory. We are a Northern California solar company, and Placer County is a core part of our service area. Here is what that means for your installation.
Local advantage 01
PG&E & Placer County expertise
We are well-versed in Granite Bay’s specific interconnection requirements, the Placer County fire-overlay review process, NEM 3.0 economics, and PG&E’s peak pricing windows. Rather than using generic Northern California averages, we design systems specifically tailored for the high-usage needs of Granite Bay homes.
Local advantage 02
Tesla Certified for all of Placer County
Continuum is a Tesla Certified Installer for Placer County. We routinely install Powerwall 3 units in Granite Bay, including multi-battery configurations, and we also carry the FranklinWH aPower 2 and Enphase IQ as alternatives.
Local advantage 03
Large-system design capability
14-20 kW systems with 2-3 batteries require more engineering than a standard rooftop job. We design these routinely in Granite Bay and quote them with the same fixed-price transparency as any other project.
The Continuum difference: Granite Bay homeowners typically have more complex projects that involve larger systems, multiple batteries, and existing pool and EV loads. Occasionally, a main panel upgrade is also required to support the added capacity. We design and manage all of these elements under one fixed-price quote and with one coordinated team, ensuring there are no scope surprises and no handoffs between separate contractors.
From your first call to full power. our process.
Every Continuum installation in Sacramento follows the same rigorous process. One team, start to finish. No dropped handoffs, no surprises.
We cover all of Placer County and beyond.
Continuum installs solar and battery storage throughout the communities surrounding Granite Bay. If you’re a neighbor, we serve you too:
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