Plug-in solar savings on Turlock Irrigation District
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The short answer: on Turlock Irrigation District's Schedule DE rate of 15.45¢/kWh,[source] the example kit (800 W, $1,000) saves about $122 a year and pays for itself in about 8.2 years, assuming typical placement and that you use most of its power at home.
What the example kit saves on Turlock Irrigation District
| Where the panels go | Saves a year | Pays back in |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent: south-facing, tilted, no shade | $161 | 6.2 years |
| Typical: well-placed | $122 | 8.2 years |
| Shaded or vertical balcony | $89 | 11.2 years |
Power you send back to the grid is valued at $0, so a kit sized to what you use during the day saves the most. Run your own numbers, including how savings add up over the years.
Where this rate comes from
Turlock Irrigation District's Schedule DE for 2026, less the $0.005/kWh Power Supply Adjustment credit (from June 1, 2026): $0.1420 over 700 kWh on winter bills (December to May) and $0.1669 for 701-1,100 kWh on summer bills (June to November), month-weighted. Excludes the 2.85% public benefits surcharge and the state surcharge.[source]
Discounts
CARE and FERA are CPUC programs for investor-owned utilities, so they don't apply here. City and district utilities run their own discount programs, which we haven't verified.
SB 868 and Turlock Irrigation District
SB 868 covers local publicly owned utilities such as Turlock Irrigation District, as well as investor-owned utilities. Turlock Irrigation District may ask you to register a qualifying kit through a simple online form, but can't charge fees related to it.[source] Read SB 868 explained and run through the checks before you buy.
Estimates only. Not electrical, legal or financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
- How much could a plug-in solar kit save on Turlock Irrigation District?
- About $122 a year for an example 800 W kit with typical placement, at Turlock Irrigation District's Schedule DE rate of 15.45¢/kWh, paying back in about 8.2 years. Your result depends on your usage and where the panels go.
- Does SB 868 apply to Turlock Irrigation District customers?
- Yes. The law covers both investor-owned and local publicly owned electric utilities. Turlock Irrigation District may ask you to register a qualifying kit online, but can't charge fees related to it.