Limited-time discounts on rooftop solar and battery storage

From a Sept 4, 2026 press release from the City of Piedmont:

For a limited time, Piedmont homeowners can get rooftop solar and battery storage at roughly 15% below average market rates by pooling their buying power with others through the Bay Area SunShares program.  

Rooftop solar reduces greenhouse gas emissions from your home and provides savings on your utility bill. Battery backups allow you to store energy for later use, which can help keep essential devices like medical equipment and refrigerators running during power outages. Both tools help contribute to energy independence and increase your home’s value. 

SunShares discounts are available for any combination of solar and/or battery storage, either as a standalone installation or added to an existing system. SunShares installers offer a variety of financing options, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). For eligible projects, the City of Piedmont’s home electrification rebate program can further offset costs.  

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Photos show 2026 Sustainability Award Honoree Jeff Fucigna with his home’s battery storage unit, and rooftop solar panels atop the home of 2026 Sustainability Award honoree Brandon Bercovich. Hear Brandon’s story in this video profile.

Sign up by November 15^th to participate 

Sign up to participate at BayAreaSunshares.org. When you register for SunShares: 

1. You’ll be contacted by pre-vetted installers who were selected by an independent evaluation committee. 
2. They’ll schedule either a virtual roof evaluation or a no-contact site visit to assess your home’s suitability for solar.  
3. They’ll then provide no-cost, no-obligation proposals tailored to your home’s needs based on roof type, sun exposure, electricity usage, and other factors. 
4. Once you get proposals, you’ll have until December 15^th to sign a contract with your preferred installer at the SunShares discount rate. 

Register at bayareasunshares.org by November 15 to participate. 

Learn more and ask questions during upcoming webinars 

Get more information about the SunShares program and ask questions directly with SunShares pre-vetted solar providers at an upcoming webinar: 

• Wednesday, September 16, 6pm: Register 
• Friday, October 16, 11:30am: Register 
• Thursday, November 5, 6pm: Register 

These one-hour sessions will cover how SunShares works, the basics of solar technology, and financing and incentive options that can be combined with SunShares discounts, with time for Q&A with program staff and installers.

The City of Piedmont is proud to join over 40 other Bay Area municipalities and employers to support residents’ transition to cleaner energy at home by partnering with the SunShares program, which has helped over 1,000 Bay Area households install 5.8MW of solar since 2016. 

Visit bayareasunshares.org today to learn more, sign up, and secure your discount. The SunShares program is administered by Act Now Bay Area.