California Solar Electric

03/30/2026

Interested in Plug In Solar (Balcony Solar)? So are we! While it's not officially approved yet with CA, we are ready to help you get early access to the technology! New and used solar panels + plugIn inverters now available.

https://www.casolarelectric.com/plugin

03/13/2026

We've just launched our online solar design tool and we're excited about this! With just a few clicks you can get an initial design for your home and initial estimate. If it looks good, submit your info and we'll finalize the design with an in-house consultation.

This do it yourself design tool will give you a good idea of pricing and design for your home solar system. Design your system now for a no obligation quote.

11/22/2025

CSE is proudly supporting local African drum/dance/culture teacher (Jeli), Baba Fode Sissoko, to bring solar lights and phone chargers back to villagers in Senegal that have no access to electricity. Please consider supporting even if just $12 to help pay for one of the lights!

This Saturday, he'll be teaching his last class of 2025 in the back left corner of Soule Park at 2:30 as a fundraiser for this effort as well. Please join us there even if just to listen and enjoy the beautiful park after the rains!

https://www.gofundme.com/manage/solar-to-senegal

09/01/2025

We are looking forward to installing these for this project and bringing more resiliency to our community with Unite to Light!

In a time where natural disasters are increasing in number and magnitude, innovation toward climate resilience is needed — and occurring — here in Santa Barbara. From powering tsunami sirens to keeping food pantries lit through the night, a local nonprofit is preparing to roll out a new energy system across the county.⁠
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Unite to Light, in partnership with local battery startup Dragon Q Energy and the James S. Bower Foundation, has selected eight sites for its first wave of PowerPole installations. The compact, solar-integrated systems pair photovoltaic panels with battery storage and internet connectivity, offering off-grid electricity in places that often lose power first when disasters hit.⁠
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“Many of these sites currently have little or no access to power,” said Megan Birney Rudert, Unite to Light’s president and CEO. “By providing clean, reliable energy, we’re enabling everything from emergency alerts to education and community services — and creating models that can be replicated around the world.”⁠
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Read more: https://www.independent.com/2025/08/29/plan-b-power-system-rolling-out-soon-across-santa-barbara-county/
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📸: Courtesy

08/23/2025

Want to go solar or add a home battery while also supporting a non-profit? We just launched our Solar Ambassador Program to help spread the word about the benefits of solar energy, energy storage and electrification to new customers while also contributing funding to important non-profit work to make the planet a better place.

Two ways to participate:

1. Choose to go solar / add a battery yourself and select a non-profit for us to donate $500 to when your project is completed: https://www.casolarelectric.com/non-profit-program

2. Become a Solar Ambassador program and get a customer toolkit to spread the word to your network about the benefits of going solar/adding batteries. Every system that goes through the program gets a $500 donation provided to a non-profit of your choice.

Individuals, Influencers, Schools and our Non-Profits themselves can all participate. Each ambassador type has custom additional benefits to you or your organization.

https://www.casolarelectric.com/solarambassador

08/03/2025

The countdown is on! ⏳ The 30% federal tax credit for solar and home batteries is set to expire soon. Make your move before it’s too late! Learn more about how you can benefit: https://wix.to/QSXRlte

As the nation shifts toward cleaner energy solutions, the 30% federal tax credit has become a game-changer for homeowners looking to invest in solar energy systems and home battery storage. But with this critical incentive set to expire at the end of 2025, many homeowners are questioning the timing....

06/14/2025

If you own your home but don't have a large reportable annual income (80% of Average Median Household Income), there is a very large incentive now available to get solar and energy storage for your home. We're talking nearly 100% of the costs of the project in some cases. As a small company, you'll have to be able to pay us for the work (or finance temporarily) and wait ~6+ months to get the rebate back but it's WORTH IT! If you think you may qualify or just want to check give us a call at 805-640-7903 or submit an inquiry on our website. https://www.casolarelectric.com/localsolar

The incentive program is the CPUC Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) and is funded by Cap and Trade $$ (not ratepayer). https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/energy-division/documents/self-generation-incentive-program/sgip-fact-sheet---residential-solar-and-storage-equity_ver2.pdf

05/22/2025

Is your existing solar system operating summertime peak solar production and your existing backup battery ready to power needs due to PSPS outages?

We are offering a limited time Memorial Day / Customer Appreciation special offer for an on-site system diagnostics to make sure everything is operating properly. Schedule today!

https://www.casolarelectric.com/checkup

Call now to connect with business.

05/13/2025

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 13th, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a bill that will likely take away the income tax credit in 2026. Hopefully they don't, but if they do you'll want to get your solar or battery system installed and operational in 2025 to claim this 30% credit. Why wait, call/submit for a free home energy consultation from your local Ojai / Santa Barbara / Ventura expert.

Ojai, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria Solar and Home Batteries

04/26/2025

It's a beautiful day at Santa Barbara Earthday. Come by and say hello! (We're next to the main stage) Also, sign-up for a quote this weekend for energy storage or solar and also get a $1000 Earth Day Discount and a fee Emporia 8-circuit energy consumption monitoring system with your project. www.casolarelectric.com/quote

04/26/2025

It's a beautiful weekend in Santa Barbara at Earth Day. Come by and say hello! Next to the main stage.

02/14/2025

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