Non-Export Solar for PG&E Homes in Castro Valley: How Batteries Unlock Real Savings Under the Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0)
A smarter way to go solar when exporting power isn’t the main value If you’re a PG&E customer in Dublin (or nearby Tri-Valley cities), the most effective solar strategy has changed. Under California’s Net Billing Tariff (often called NEM 3.0), the grid no longer “rewards” daytime exports the way older programs did. That’s why many […]
Zero Export Solar in California (2026): What It Means Under NEM 3.0—and Why Batteries Matter More Than Ever
A practical guide for Dublin homeowners planning solar + storage without relying on exporting power Under California’s NEM 3.0 (also called the Net Billing Tariff), the value of exporting excess solar energy to the grid can be dramatically lower than many homeowners expect. That’s why “zero export solar” has become a real strategy—especially in PG&E […]