Door-to-Door Sales
Inexperienced reps and high-pressure sales tactics can push homeowners to make a decision before fully understanding the system, price, or contract.
California Residential Solar Advisor Mark
Before Going Solar,
Know What You're Signing Up For.
With years of hands-on residential solar experience, Mark helps California homeowners see beyond the sales pitch—comparing system design, equipment, financing, and long-term costs to make a better-informed decision.
- Planning a new solar system
- Adding to an existing system
- Adding solar for an ADU
- Get the facts. Make the right call.
mark-hero.jpgWhy Solar Might Go Wrong?
The problem often isn't solar itself — it's making a decision before you know exactly what you're getting.
Online Ads
“Free solar” and “low monthly payments” sound great, but the real cost depends on the details of the offer.
Friend Referrals
A great system for someone else may not be the right one for your home, energy use, or budget.
Mark Helps You Get Solar Right
Every home is different. Mark looks at your energy use, roof, future needs, battery options, pricing, and budget to help you put the right system together.
01Energy UseSize the system around your current and future energy needs
02Your RoofPlan around roof space, orientation, and real-world conditions
03Future NeedsAccount for EVs, ADUs, pools, A/C, and other future loads
04BatteryMatch battery capacity to daily use and backup needs
05The ProposalCompare the whole offer — not just the monthly payment or price
06BudgetLook at payment options and the long-term cost
“No pressure. Just the information you need to make the right decision.”
Why Choose Mark?
Solar Expertise. Building Experience.
With years of hands-on experience in residential solar and construction, Mark understands solar, battery storage, utility rates, home energy use, and financing options. His building experience also gives him valuable insight into construction requirements, including solar requirements for new ADUs.
More importantly, Mark knows that a good solar system isn't just about panels—it's about bringing together smart system design, your household's needs, and long-term costs.
Mark makes complex solar topics easy to understand, so homeowners can clearly compare their options and choose a solution that truly fits their home and budget.
10 Yr+Solar & Construction Experience
1,000+Homeowner Consultations
400+Projects Served
Why this site exists
Why I Built This Website?
Over the years, I've seen too many homeowners sign solar contracts without fully understanding what they're getting. Some end up with the wrong system, pay more than they expected, or simply realize too late that the plan wasn't right for their home.
That's why I built this website — to make solar easier to understand, compare, and evaluate before you sign.
My goal: help you understand your options and choose the right solar solution for your home.
Bay Area solar planning
What Bay Area Homeowners Should Know About Solar
In the Bay Area, your PG&E rate plan, EV charging, future electric upgrades, and available roof space can all affect the right solar setup. Start with how your home uses power and what the roof can realistically support. ADU rules vary by city across the Bay Area. If you may add one, check the local permit path and include its future electricity use before deciding whether the main home's solar system needs to be expanded.
Reference current rules:
PG&E time-of-use rate plans · PG&E solar and renewable energy · California HCD ADU guidance · California ADU energy-code FAQs
Understand Your PG&E Plan
PG&E time-of-use plans charge different prices depending on when you use electricity. Review your current plan and daily usage before comparing solar and battery options.
Plan for EVs and Electric Upgrades
An EV, heat pump, or electric water heater can increase both total use and evening demand. Include planned upgrades before choosing system size.
Make the Most of the Roof
Smaller roof sections, shade, orientation, and required clearances can limit panel placement. The design should reflect the actual roof, not a general production estimate.
Decide What You Want from a Battery
Battery size depends on what you want to keep running and for how long. Define your backup needs before comparing battery options.
Projects
Solar Projects by Mark
Every home is different. Each solar plan is designed around the home's energy use, roof, budget, and future needs.
What Clients Say
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Have Questions?
Every home is different. Tell Mark what you're considering, ask your questions, and get straightforward answers before you make a decision.
Let's Talk Solar!
California service coverage
Service Areas
Serving homeowners across California, including SCE, PG&E, and SDG&E territories, with solar and ADU solutions.
Southern California
Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Murrieta, Corona, Ontario, Pasadena, Irvine, and surrounding areas
Central California
Fresno, Bakersfield, Visalia, Merced, Modesto, Stockton, and surrounding areas
Northern California
San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Napa, and surrounding areas
Primary Service Areas
Bay Area solar FAQ
Q&A
Are all Bay Area homes served by PG&E?
Many are, but municipal utilities and different generation arrangements also exist. Confirm the provider and rate plan on the property’s bill.
How does PG&E TOU pricing affect solar?
It changes the value of electricity by time of day. A useful comparison looks at hourly usage, expected solar production, and how a battery would actually operate.
Can an EV materially change system size?
Yes. Annual miles, vehicle efficiency, charging location, and charging time should be included in the load forecast.
Do shaded roofs rule out solar?
Not automatically. Shade, usable area, orientation, and equipment layout need to be modeled before deciding whether a practical design is available.