Solar + storage in
Pittsburg, CA.
Most homes in Pittsburg benefit from modern 200-amp electrical service, which streamlines the installation process and reduces the need for expensive panel upgrades common in older East Bay areas. To maximize your savings under PG&E’s NEM 3.0, we recommend including battery storage, which effectively captures the energy produced during the area’s 5.5 daily peak sun hours.
peak sun hours/day in Pittsburg
avg. monthly PG&E bill
Net Billing Tariff — storage essential
assessment for Pittsburg homeowners
What Pittsburg homeowners need to know.
Pittsburg operates as a straightforward PG&E NEM 3.0 market without any unique utility quirks or special overlays. The primary advantage of this area is its newer housing stock, which helps keep total project costs lean. Here is what is specific to your location.
Sun & production
Pittsburg averages 5.5 peak sun hours per day, which is consistent with the broader East Contra Costa area and the national average. There are approximately 14,000 owner-occupied homes in the city. Neighborhoods such as Woodside, Vista del Mar, Buchanan Gardens, Highlands Ranch, San Marco, and Old Town are all active areas for solar installations.
Your utility & rates
Pittsburg is served by PG&E under the NEM 3.0 tariff, consistent with the rest of East Contra Costa. Because summer heat leads to heavy air conditioning usage, utilizing battery self-consumption during the 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. peak window is the primary way to generate savings. Continuum designs every Pittsburg system with this specific load profile in mind.
Newer homes, cleaner installs
One advantage for solar in Pittsburg is the newer housing stock. Most homes are already equipped with 200-amp electrical service, which means that panel upgrades are less frequent than in older cities like Benicia or Concord. This typically results in a cleaner quote and lower total project costs. Additionally, the multi-hour heat-related grid outages experienced during the 2023 summer have made battery backup an increasingly relevant consideration for residents.
NEM 3.0 applies here: Battery storage is essential for maximizing your savings under PG&E’s Net Billing Tariff. A well-designed system in Pittsburg equipped with a battery can reduce your electricity bill by 85 to 95 percent. Continuum provides full, year-by-year cash-flow projections in every quote so you can see exactly how the system pays for itself before you commit.
Local expertise. No shortcuts.
Continuum is not a national company that treats Pittsburg like a distant territory. We are a Northern California solar company, and Contra Costa County is part of our core service area. Here is what that means for your installation:
Local advantage 01
PG&E & Contra Costa expertise
We are familiar with Pittsburg’s interconnection requirements, NEM 3.0 economics, and PG&E’s peak pricing windows. We design your system specifically for the high energy demands seen in East Contra Costa during the summer, rather than relying on a generic Northern California average.
Local advantage 02
Tesla Certified for all of Contra Costa County
Continuum is a Tesla Certified Installer serving Contra Costa County. We routinely install the Powerwall 3 in Pittsburg, and we also provide the FranklinWH aPower 2 and Enphase IQ as alternative battery options.
Local advantage 03
Licensed, experienced installation teams
Every install is completed by trained, licensed technicians who know Contra Costa County’s requirements. One coordinated team from first call to Permission to Operate.
The Continuum difference: Pittsburg’s modern homes allow us to focus on quality design rather than troubleshooting electrical issues. We evaluate your electrical capacity at the start and provide a comprehensive, fixed-price quote. By handling all permitting through the City of Pittsburg Building Division, we prevent mid-project surprises and avoid the delays often associated with unforeseen electrical requirements.
From your first call to full power. our process.
Every Continuum installation in Pittsburg follows the same rigorous process. One team, start to finish. No dropped handoffs, no surprises.
We cover all of Contra Costa County and beyond.
Continuum installs solar and battery storage throughout the communities surrounding Pittsburg. If you’re a neighbor, we serve you too:
Continuum covers 13 Northern California counties, from Redding and Sacramento to the Sierra Foothills and Napa. Explore our whole service area.