Get solar & battery installed on your business
- No upfront cost
- No credit check
- No liens
- No extra bills
Peace of mind knowing you have
- Energy savings
- Emergency power backup
- Clean green energy
- Complimentary repairs & replacement
Power Choice+ Commercial & Industrial Solar with Storage
The Power Choice+ commercial & industrial program provides solar with storage to businesses within the service territory and is available to customers who are both owner occupied and tenants of leased properties. This unique opportunity for businesses to stabilize their energy with clean solar power while saving significantly on energy costs.
Each project will be evaluated to determine if the site is a good candidate for the program. Qualified customers will receive the benefits of a behind-the-meter solar and battery distributed microgrid with zero upfront cost, with no credit underwriting or property lien. Customers simply pay for the energy the system produces through existing energy bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the qualification requirements?
You must own your home and you must be a EPIC customer. There are no other qualifications (no FICO score review, etc). If you rent, please have your landlord reach out to Marco@Participate.Energy for our Renters Program. If you live within EPIC jurisdiction, but are not currently an EPIC customer, please call EPIC to enroll at (661) 267-5419.
How do I sign up?
You must be an existing EPIC customer to qualify. Go to CaliforniaChoiceEnergyAuthority.com/EPIC-Power-Choice/ and be sure to have your electric bill ready:
- Enter home address and average electric bill monthly cost
- Choose “Solar Panels + Powerwall” and click “Next”
- Under Power Choice Program, check the “Participate in Program” box
- Click the “Continue to Order” button
- You will now enter your personal information to set up a Tesla account
- After uploading your electric bill, you will be contacted by a Project Advisor
How do I know if I am a EPIC customer?
You will have two sets of charges on your monthly SCE bill. Delivery charges are presented from SCE and represent transmission and delivery services. Generation charges are presented from EPIC and represent energy supply purchased from EPIC on your behalf. If you aren’t sure, please contact EPIC representative at EPICSupport@PalmdaleEPICEnergy.com.
Where can I find a copy of my billing statement?
If you have set up an online SCE account, you should have the ability to see your billing statements. If you are a EPIC customer, and need assistance finding a recent billing statement, please contact EPIC representative at EPICSupport@PalmdaleEPICEnergy.com.
Am I locked in a contract?
Yes. When you enroll in the Power Choice program you agree to buy the power produced and energy services provided by the system on a fixed long-term basis locking in energy savings over time. Separately, you will agree to allow Tesla to install and service the system.
Can I opt out of the program at any time?
Yes, but if you opt out of the program after the solar + battery has been installed, you will need to buyout the system at a fair market value.
How long does it take to install the system?
The installation time (construction crew at your house) is about 1 week, but the total timeline from order to install is about 3-4 months. This includes time to receive all the relevant customer information, design and permit the system, submit for interconnection from the utility and prepare for construction. After the system is installed, it normally takes 2-6 weeks to receive permission-to-operate where the system can freely operate and export extra electricity (not consumed or stored on site) back to the utility.
Can I get a bigger system than the suggested size?
Tesla will work with you to design the appropriate system size. If you expect to increase your home electric loads (e.g. future EV purchase, new pool pump, new electric appliances, etc.), you can work with your Tesla Project Advisor who can submit a justification to the utility for a larger system. Generally, you only want to size your system to your total annual loads, so over sizing a system should be based on expected increase in future energy use.
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Lancaster Energy
44933 Fern Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534
(844) 288-4523