Piedmont homeowners have until Sunday, November 15 to sign up for discounted rooftop solar and battery storage through the Bay Area SunShares program. By pooling their buying power with other Bay Area households, participants can access solar and battery installations at roughly 15% below average market rates.

Signing up is free and does not commit you to a purchase. Homeowners who register by November 15 can receive no-cost, no-obligation proposals from pre-vetted installers, then decide whether to move forward.

SunShares discounts are available for solar, battery storage, or both – whether as a new installation or an addition to an existing system. Installers offer a variety of financing options, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). For eligible projects, the City’s home electrification rebate program can further offset costs.

Sign up by November 15^th to participate

Register at BayAreaSunshares.org to access this year’s discounts. Here’s what to expect after signing up:

1. Connect with pre-vetted installers: You’ll be contacted by installers who were selected through an independent evaluation process.
2. Get a free evaluation: Installers will assess your home’s suitability for solar and/or battery storage, either virtually or through a site visit.
3. Review proposals: You’ll receive no-cost, no-obligation proposals tailored to your home’s needs.
4. Decide by December 15: If you choose to move forward, you’ll have until December 15 to sign a contract with your preferred installer and secure the discounted rate.

Register at bayareasunshares.org by November 15.

SunShares supports Piedmont’s new Home Electrification Strategy

On November 2, the Piedmont City Council adopted a new Home Electrification Strategy outlining 15 programs to be implemented over the next five years to make home energy upgrades easier and more affordable for Piedmont residents.

Residential natural gas use accounts for almost half of Piedmont’s greenhouse gas emissions. Replacing gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives is a critical part of meeting the City’s climate goals, but the cost and complexity of upgrading homes can be significant barriers for residents.

Developed through two years of research and community input, the Strategy focused on practical ways the City can help residents overcome these challenges. A seven-member community Task Force worked with City Sustainability Division staff to identify barriers specific to Piedmont and develop solutions, informed by community surveys, small-group discussions, and outreach at community events.

One of the Strategy’s 15 programs focuses on making home energy upgrades more affordable through bulk purchasing programs like SunShares. In addition to continuing the City’s participation in SunShares, it calls for working with other Bay Area cities and organizations to offer similar purchasing programs for heat pump water heaters and home heating equipment.

Learn more about the City’s Home Electrification Strategy.