Cost & Savings
How to Estimate Your Solar Savings in Burbank
A simple, honest method Burbank homeowners can use to estimate solar savings on a BWP bill, with rising rates and net billing in mind.
· For Burbank Water and Power (BWP) customers
Every Burbank home is different, so be wary of anyone who quotes savings before looking at your bill. Here is the method we use.
1. Start with 12 months of BWP usage
Your annual kWh usage matters more than any single bill. Summer air conditioning in Burbank can double usage in some months.
2. Size the system to your usage
A system that covers most of your daytime and evening usage usually delivers the best value under BWP's net billing rules, because exported power earns less than the power you buy.
3. Factor in rising rates
BWP approved 9.9% systemwide average increases for both 2026 and 2027. Every kWh your panels produce avoids buying a kWh at the new, higher rate.
4. Add a battery if evenings are expensive
Storing midday solar for evening use keeps more value at home. BWP's battery rebate can reduce the cost of storage significantly.
5. Subtract incentives from the cost
Use only incentives you actually qualify for. Remember the enhanced battery rebate requires that you do not take the federal tax incentive.
Get a real number
Send us your address and bill range in the form below and we will prepare an estimate specific to your Burbank home.
Burbank Solar is an independent local solar and battery company. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Burbank Water and Power or the City of Burbank. Rebate figures are estimates based on published BWP program documents and are not guaranteed.