How to Size Your Solar
Quick Tips from Usage to Financial Considerations
Free and Impartial
Resources for Sizing Your Solar System
Give them a call and they will do all this work with you
as a free service . They will help you download your usage for the most accurate numbers.
Google's Free ballpark analysis tool
Type in your address and monthly electric bill and they will tell you a ball park system size and cost.
The US Department of Energy put together a free solar calculator also. This one requires your phone number and email address.
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In order to utilize any of the above resources, you will want to know your monthly/ annual usage....so here's instructions on....
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How to Download Usage from PG&E
Overview
1. Login to your account at pge.com
2. Select “Energy Usage Details”
3. Select “Energy Use” and “Electricity”
4. Click the “Green Button”
5. Enter dates you want (past year), click export.
1. Login:
Enter your account name and password.
2. Click: Energy Usage Details
3. Select: "Energy Use" and "Electricity"
4. Click: "Green Button"
5. Enter: Dates for past 12 months,​
Then, click "Export"