— American Canyon, Napa County · PG&E

Solar + storage in
American Canyon, CA.

American Canyon homeowners enjoy a premier location right at the edge of the Bay and Napa Valley, offering excellent sun exposure with a lower wildfire risk than inland Napa. Continuum designs integrated solar and battery systems that dramatically cut your PG&E bill while keeping your home fully powered through any grid outage.

5.4

peak sun hours/day in American Canyon

$240–$380

avg. monthly PG&E Bill

NEM 3.0

Net Billing Tariff – storage essential

Free

assessment for American Canyon homeowners

— Solar in SAmerican Canyon —

What American Canyon homeowners need to know.

American Canyon is incredibly well-suited for solar energy. Thanks to high sun numbers, standard PG&E utility service, and a fast-moving city permit office, local installations here are exceptionally straightforward. Here is a look at what is specific to your location.

01

Sun & production

American Canyon delivers 5.4 peak sun hours per day, which represents solid production numbers for a Bay Area adjacent community. Because it is slightly cooler here than in inland Napa, your panels will actually perform better in these moderate temperatures, meaning your real-world output will often exceed initial estimates.

02

Your utility & rates

American Canyon is served by PG&E and operates under California’s NEM 3.0 rules. Under the Net Billing Tariff, battery storage is the definitive key to maximizing your savings because exported solar energy earns significantly less without an integrated battery. Continuum designs every American Canyon system with storage from the ground up.

03

Wildfire & grid exposure

American Canyon sits in a lower wildfire risk zone relative to inland Napa. While Public Safety Power Shutoff events still occur, battery backup in this community is as much about maintaining power quality and maximizing rate optimization as it is about extended outage protection.

NEM 3.0 applies here: As a PG&E customer, your new solar installation falls under California’s Net Billing Tariff. The good news is that with a battery, American Canyon systems still provide a strong return on investment. A typical home with a $310 monthly bill pays back the cost in eight to ten years after applying the 30% federal tax credit. Continuum will walk you through the full year-by-year cash-flow math before you sign anything.

— Why Continuum in American Canyon —

Local expertise. No shortcuts.

Continuum is not a national company treating American Canyon as a distant territory. We are a North Bay solar company, and Napa County is at the center of our service area. Having installed systems here since 2014 under our original name, North Valley LLC, we understand the specific quirks of American Canyon permitting, PG&E interconnection, and Napa County system design.

Local advantage 01

PG&E & Napa County expertise

We know American Canyon’s interconnection requirements, NEM 3.0 economics, and PG&E rate structures inside out. We will tell you exactly what to expect before we design a single component of your system.

Local advantage 02

Tesla Certified for all of Napa County

Continuum is a Tesla Certified Installer for Napa County. We install the Powerwall 3 routinely in American Canyon and also carry FranklinWH and Enphase IQ as high-quality alternatives.

Local advantage 03

Licensed, experienced installation teams

Every install is completed by trained, licensed technicians who know Napa County’s requirements. One coordinated team from first call to Permission to Operate.

The Continuum difference: We have installed thousands of solar systems across the North Bay. We know American Canyon’s permit requirements, PG&E interconnection timelines, and the specific energy challenges Napa County homeowners face. That local knowledge translates directly into faster installations and better-designed systems, ensuring there are no surprises on your final quote.

— How it works —

From your first call to full power. our process.

Every Continuum installation in American Canyon follows the same rigorous process. One team, start to finish. No dropped handoffs, no surprises.

  • Free American Canyon assessment

    We analyze your PG&E bills, home energy profile, and roof orientation to design a solar system specifically for your home rather than offering a generic package. This consultation comes at no cost and carries no obligation. A real project manager from our Sacramento or Fairfield office will call you back within one business day.

  • Custom design & fixed-price quote

    Our engineers size your system based on your actual energy usage, local sun hours, and NEM 3.0 economics. You will receive a fixed-price quote that lists specific brand and model numbers, ensuring there are no vague estimates or high-pressure pricing tactics.

  • Permits & interconnection

    Continuum handles every permit with the City of American Canyon Building Division, as well as all PG&E interconnection documents. Our typical timeline for this process is two weeks, and we provide your specific permit and permission-to-operate deadlines in writing.

  • Professional installation

    Our licensed installation teams handle everything: solar panels, battery, EV charger, electrical work, and system configuration. Most residential projects in American Canyon complete in 1-2 days on-site.

  • PTO, monitoring & ongoing support

    We commission your system, manage the Permission to Operate process with PG&E, and walk you through 24/7 production monitoring. We provide a lifetime workmanship warranty and stay local to ensure you have support whenever you need it.

— Also serving nearby —

We cover all of Napa County and beyond.

Continuum installs solar and battery storage throughout the communities surrounding American Canyon. 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.