Is it really free? What does it cost upfront? +
Nothing at signing, installation, or after. Our PPA structure is $0 upfront. You pay a locked per-kWh rate from the first day the system produces power, and the brokerage fee is paid by the installer, not by you.
I already looked at solar a few years ago. +
The math changed. Solar used to give you a one-for-one credit on every kilowatt you sent back to the grid. As of NEM 3.0, that credit dropped to roughly zero to 8 cents. Without battery storage, most new solar customers now pay PG&E almost as much as they did before, because their excess power is worth almost nothing. That is why we lead with storage and a fixed power rate, not panels alone.
Will you sell my information? +
No. Your contact info goes to us for one purpose: getting back to you with your numbers. You can request deletion at info@thesunbroker.com any time.
Who is behind this, and how does it work? +
The Sun Broker is owned by Peter Galvez. He spent 19 years in mortgages and closed over $1B in California home loans before pivoting to solar. Instead of selling panels, we broker a power purchase agreement (PPA): a third-party company owns the panels on your roof, and you pay a locked per-kWh rate to them instead of PG&E. The brokerage fee is paid by the installer, not by you.
What happens after I submit the form? +
Fill out the form below with your name, email, and any context you want us to have (such as a rough monthly PG&E bill or any shading concerns). We'll be in touch within 24 hours with next steps. No commitment required.
Why do we ask for a full year of your usage? +
Because one bill is one month. Sizing a system off one bill is like a trainer who never weighs you. We use your PG&E green-button data to see your real yearly load so we don't oversize or undersize the system.
What areas do you serve? +
Northern and Central California, primarily PG&E territory: Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Auburn, Chico, Redding, Napa, Fairfield, Stockton, and Fresno. If you're unsure whether you qualify, mention your zip code in the form.
What if I move before the contract ends? +
The agreement transfers to the next homeowner with the house. You are not stuck with the contract if you sell.
What if I sell my house? +
If you sell, the agreement transfers with the home to the new owner. No payoff needed.
What brands of equipment do you use? +
Q Cells, Tesla, REC, Enphase Energy, and Franklin panels and battery systems. Battery options include Tesla Powerwall 3, Franklin aPower 2, and Enphase IQ Battery 10C.
What certifications does The Sun Broker hold? +
We're Tesla Certified, Enphase Platinum, and Franklin Authorized. Licensing: HIS #141413 SP and CSLB #1080746.