Kick Your Electric Bill To The Curb: Homeowner's Guide to Solar and Battery Storage

California homeowners face a new energy crisis. Utility rates are skyrocketing. Solar panels and battery storage are no longer optional upgrades. They are essential insurance against unpredictable energy costs and grid instability.

Kick Your Electric Bill To The Curb is a straightforward, no-nonsense California solar guide designed to help homeowners make smart decisions when investing in solar and battery storage systems. With over 20 years of experience in roofing and solar, Mike Kleeman delivers practical advice that will help you take back command of your home's energy needs and transform it into a self-sufficient microgrid.

Inside, you will discover why electric bills keep rising and the dirty secrets utilities are not telling us, how to interview and choose the right solar company, and how to avoid mistakes that not only cost you money but also leave you vulnerable to unscrupulous contractors. Learn how to expand an existing solar system while preserving your net metering benefits, compare financing options such as ownership versus lease, and correctly size your system under current net metering rules.

Imagine a future where your electric bill is no longer a financial burden and rising utility rates no longer concern you. If you are considering solar panels or battery storage for your California home, this book could save you thousands of dollars and years of regret.

Mike Kleeman is a California-based solar and roofing professional with over 20 years of experience helping homeowners with solar panels, battery storage systems, and roof replacements. As a licensed home improvement salesperson and self-proclaimed Earth Nugget, he specializes in navigating PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E rates, net metering, and California solar incentives. Mike has guided thousands of homeowners through Solar Coaster twists and turns, helping them reduce energy costs and make smarter home energy decisions. His practical, homeowner-focused approach makes solar easy to understand. Occasionally, he tells jokes to strangers for free.