Tesla Powerwall + FranklinWH + Enphase IQ. Generac generators. Solar planned around a battery under NEM 3.0. We install all of it in-house, with the same C-10 crew that does panel upgrades and EV chargers.
We're a Tesla Certified Installer, and our own C-10 crew installs Powerwall 3, FranklinWH, Enphase IQ batteries and Generac generators across Santa Cruz County. Two things changed before you shop: NEM 3.0 cut what PG&E credits for exported solar, and the federal Section 25D credit expired at the end of 2025. The math still works, and for most homes that now means solar plus a battery, but it works differently than older sales pitches suggest.
(1) NEM 3.0 (the Net Billing Tariff). Since April 2023, California credits exported solar at the utility's "avoided cost" rate — about $0.05–$0.08/kWh, against the roughly $0.42/kWh retail rate, and about 75% less than the old NEM 2.0 export credit. That pushed solar-only payback out considerably. Solar + battery still pays off, because the battery lets you self-consume your own production at the retail rate you'd otherwise be paying, instead of exporting at the much lower credit.
(2) Federal Section 25D expired December 31, 2025. The 30% residential federal tax credit on owned solar PV and standalone battery storage that was the headline incentive for nearly two decades was terminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, 2025). For 2026 installs of owned systems, the credit no longer applies. Third-party-owned / leased systems technically still benefit via the installer's commercial credit pass-through, but we don't sell those and we don't recommend them. GoGreen Home financing is unchanged. SGIP, the state battery rebate, closed its general budgets to new applications at the end of 2025, and in PG&E territory its income-qualified rebate is waitlist-only.
We don't sell standalone solar in 2026 — the NEM 3.0 math doesn't work for most homes without a battery. If you want solar, plan for solar + battery, or come back with an existing battery in place. We sell owned systems only (cash or GoGreen financing), and we model the owned-system math honestly at the consultation: PG&E avoidance over time, historical rate escalation, self-consumption with and without battery.
Whole-home backup is its own conversation. PSPS shutdowns are routine in the San Lorenzo Valley (Felton, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond) and in the foothills above Scotts Valley. Whole-home propane generators with automatic transfer switches are still the most common choice — runs everything continuously, refuels easily, well-understood technology. Battery storage is quieter, lower-maintenance, lower-emissions, and pairs with solar for peak-shift savings on top of backup.
We install Tesla Powerwall 3, FranklinWH aPower 2, Enphase IQ Battery 10C, and Generac PWRcell. Brand decision depends on your daily home usage, your existing solar (or planned solar), and how long your typical PSPS lasts. For the full breakdown on what changed and what still works, see Did the Federal Solar Tax Credit End? 2026 California Update.
We're certified Tesla installers. Powerwall is the tightest all-in-one option if you're starting fresh — and the same C-10 crew handles the panel and interconnection work it depends on.
FranklinWH home battery storage, installed by our certified team. We check your solar equipment and any planned generator connection before recommending a setup.
PWRcell is Generac's home battery system. We're certified to install both PWRcell and Generac standby generators, and check compatibility before recommending a combined setup.
Whole-home standby generators with automatic transfer switches — the PSPS workhorse in the San Lorenzo Valley. We're certified Generac installers. Our C-10 crew does the transfer switch, panel and circuit work the install depends on, and the gas line goes to a licensed subcontractor.
Wide ranges depending on solar size, battery capacity, generator size, install complexity. Per-service ranges on each page. Free consultation for real numbers.
“We were having serious problems with our Tesla, solar system, and Carlos came out to evaluate the problems. He was right on target with what the problems were, and he called his boss just to confirm which I appreciated the second opinion. They will be installing the solar system correctly and I’m so relieved. Carlos was wonderful. He is so personable and so intelligent, and I admire him. Can’t wait to get this whole system fixed”
“We've had an exceptional experience with Sunrise Electrical Contracting. In the middle of winter with a 5 week old baby - we found ourselves without power once again in the Santa cruz Mountains. We had already purchased a solar system but hadn't set it up. My husband called Sunrise Electrical Contracting and connected with Branden who came on an emergency call on short notice. He was able to set up our solar system in a few hours and took a lot of time to explain things to my husband who asks a lot of questions and give him advice on the system. Branden was professional and friendly, as well as extremely knowledgeable and friendly while he met at our home. He got us out of a bind and now we can keep our house warm. The rate was great and out of the companies we called, they were the most responsive. We definitely trust this company with our electrical needs moving forward and recommend them to anyone who needs work.”
Pulled from what we actually hear on quotes and on-site. If yours isn't here, ask us — we'll answer in plain English.
From Davenport to Pajaro Dunes, San Lorenzo Valley to Pleasure Point. Same crew, same warranty, same pricing.
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