Solar Savings in Apple Valley: Rates and 2026 Math

How Much Can You Save in Apple Valley?

Apple Valley homeowners on Southern California Edison pay an average of $180/month at 34.5¢/kWh (Tier 1) and 42.0¢/kWh (Tier 2). With 5.9 peak sun hours per day, a properly sized system can offset 80-90% of your usage, cutting the average bill from $180 to ~$0/month.

What Drives Savings in Apple Valley?

• Southern California Edison rate structure: At 42.0¢/kWh for Tier 2, every kWh your panels produce offsets your most expensive grid usage first. That is where the math gets compelling.
• 5.9 peak sun hours: Above-average sun exposure makes every panel more productive.
• NEM 3.0 (since April 2023): Export credits are now ~~$0.08/kWh (significantly lower than NEM 2.0), so self-consumption matters most. Size your system for your daytime usage, not maximum export.
• Rate escalation: Southern California Edison rates have increased 83% (2015-2025, CPUC Public Advocates Office). Each year you wait, your baseline bill grows, making the solar investment more valuable in hindsight.