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9 dates ahead — 4 that change what a Northern California homeowner pays, plus the industry’s conferences. Dates are as published; always confirm on the official site.

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Rate changeFor homeownersHappening now

PG&E summer rates begin

Jun 1 – Sep 30, 2026 · PG&E territory

Summer pricing runs June 1 – Sept 30, and the 4–9 pm peak is the priciest power of the year. This is when a battery earns most of its keep.

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SeasonFor homeownersHappening now

Wildfire & PSPS season

Jun 1 – Nov 30, 2026 · PG&E high fire-threat districts

Roughly June through November, PG&E may cut power during hot, windy weather. Panels alone shut off in an outage — only a battery keeps the house running.

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WebinarIndustryIn 40 days

CALSSA member webinar

Sep 16, 2026 · Online · California

California Solar & Storage Association sessions on state policy and the contractor market.

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Rate changeFor homeowners

PG&E winter rates begin

Oct 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 · PG&E territory

Winter pricing runs Oct 1 – May 31. Peak rates ease, but shorter days mean less production — expect your lowest output months now.

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WebinarIndustry

CALSSA member webinar

Nov 11, 2026 · Online · California

The last CALSSA webinar of the year, ahead of the January rule changes.

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RE+ 2026

Nov 16–19, 2026 · Las Vegas Convention Center, NV

North America’s largest clean-energy show, run by SEIA and SEPA — where next year’s panels, inverters and batteries are launched.

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SeasonFor homeowners

Winter solstice — your lowest output

Dec 21, 2026 · Northern California

The shortest day of the year. If December production looks alarming, this is why — output climbs back through spring and peaks in summer.

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Trade showIndustry

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America

Feb 9–11, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center, CA

The big California show: PV, storage and EV charging, plus policy sessions that bear directly on NEM 3.0 and SGIP.

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Trade showIndustry

Intersolar Europe / The smarter E

Jun 7–10, 2027 · Messe München, Germany

Europe’s largest energy exhibition — 2,000+ exhibitors. Where technology that reaches US rooftops a year or two later shows up first.

Dates are as published by the organisers and utilities. Always confirm on the official site before booking travel or making a decision about your system.