Alameda Solar and Battery Installer for AMP Customers
Alameda has its own electric utility. Solar here follows Alameda Municipal Power rules, not PG&E, and the math is different.
Voted a 2026 Nextdoor Fave by our neighbors
Ally Electric & Solar, CSLB #806465 (C-10 and C-46). Licensed since 2002, Ally since 2010. Last updated November 2026.
Solar and electrical work in Alameda
Ally Electric & Solar installs solar, home batteries, EV chargers and panel upgrades in the City of Alameda. Alameda homes get electricity from Alameda Municipal Power (AMP), and new solar customers are credited monthly at AMP's avoided renewable energy cost, so how much of your solar you use at home matters a lot.
- Solar panelsREC, Hyundai and Sirius panels, designed for your roof and your AMP bill.
- Battery backupTesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Battery 10C and FranklinWH. From $15,000 installed, before rebates.
- EV chargersLevel 2 chargers for any EV, with the permit and inspection included.
- Panel upgradesMain panel and SPAN smart panel upgrades by our own licensed electricians.
- Solar expansionsAdd panels or a battery to the solar you already have.
- Rewiring and electrificationKnob and tube replacement, heat pump and induction circuits.
What is different about going solar in Alameda
AMP, not PG&E
Alameda Municipal Power is the city's own utility. AMP closed its old net metering program to new customers in August 2017, and new solar uses its Eligible Renewable Generation program, with monthly credits for power you send to the grid.
Why batteries help here
Because exported power earns AMP's avoided cost credit, storing your solar in a battery and using it in the evening often stretches your savings further.
Lower interconnection cost
AMP waives its residential interconnection fee for applications on homes built before 2020, based on AMP's current rules. We check this for your home.
Victorian homes
Alameda has many Victorian and early 1900s homes. We check old wiring and panels and can update them in the same project.
Our work around Alameda
A Tesla Powerwall 3 like this one helps Alameda homes use more of their own solar.
How it works in Alameda
One licensed company from the first call to the final inspection.
Get a free quoteFree consultation
Share your AMP bill and tell us your goals. We look at your roof, panel and usage.
Site visit
We measure the roof, check shade and look at your electrical panel in person.
Design and quote
Clear options with prices, so you can compare solar, battery and EV charger choices.
Permits and AMP
We file the city permit and the AMP interconnection paperwork for you.
Install and turn on
Our own crew installs, the inspector signs off, and we show you how to use your monitoring app.
Why homeowners choose Ally
Licensed for both trades
CSLB #806465 covers electrical (C-10) and solar (C-46), so one company handles the whole job.
Our own crew
Installers are Ally employees, not subcontractors. Many have been with us for years.
Local and recognized
A 2026 Nextdoor Fave and an SFGATE Best of Bay Area 2026 finalist.
Our story
Ally is a family-owned solar and electrical contractor in Richmond. Our team was first licensed in 2002 as Arco Electric, and in 2010 we became Ally Electric & Solar. Since then our own crew has helped more than 1,000 Bay Area homeowners, and in 2026 our neighbors voted us a Nextdoor Fave. Some customers have been with us a long time: the Garafolis in Oakland have been saving on their electricity bill since 2016.
"They made sure all PGE paperwork, issues and questions were addressed quickly."
Alameda solar questions
Is Alameda on PG&E?
No, not for electricity. The City of Alameda has its own utility, Alameda Municipal Power. Your solar and battery connect through AMP, and we handle that application.
How does AMP pay for solar I send to the grid?
New solar customers are on AMP's Eligible Renewable Generation program, which gives a monthly bill credit for exported power based on AMP's avoided renewable energy cost. Check AMP for current details. We model your savings using those rules.
Does AMP offer an EV charger rebate?
AMP has offered rebates for Level 2 home chargers. Programs change, so check AMP's rebates page or ask us when you request a quote.
How much does a home battery cost in Alameda?
Battery systems start from $15,000 installed, before rebates. The final price depends on panel upgrades, wire runs and how many batteries you want. GoGreen financing is available.
Is Ally licensed for both solar and electrical work?
Yes. Ally Electric & Solar holds CSLB license #806465 with C-10 (electrical) and C-46 (solar) classifications. Our team has been licensed since 2002, and Ally has been in business since 2010.
Get your free Alameda quote
Tell us what you need and we'll follow up to schedule a site visit. Your address is only used to plan your project. We never publish it.
- Call (510) 559-7700
- Email info@allyelectricandsolar.com
- 855 Marina Bay Pkwy, Ste. 280, Richmond, CA 94804