Best Solar Panel Installation in Burbank, CA

Looking for the best solar near you in Burbank? US Power is the top-rated solar installer serving media professionals, hillside estates, and family homes throughout Burbank. Burbank is known as "Media City" — home to Disney Studios, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros. — with a median home price of $1.18M–$1.35M. With Burbank Water & Power (BWP) as your electricity provider and lower utility rates (about $0.185/kWh) than SCE, solar is a smart investment for homeowners who want to maximize savings while adding value to their homes. Get a free quote today and see how much you can save. Plus, qualify for BWP solar programs and the California property tax exclusion (expires Jan 1, 2027).

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Why Burbank Homeowners Choose US Power for Solar

Burbank is known as "Media City" — a hub for entertainment industry professionals working at Disney Studios, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros. The city offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban comfort in the Los Angeles County area.

Utility Information: Burbank residents and businesses receive their electrical power from Burbank Water & Power (BWP), a municipally owned utility. BWP's rates (about $0.185/kWh, or 18.5¢/kWh) are lower than SCE's average residential rate of roughly 34.5¢/kWh. Call BWP at (818) 238-3709 or visit the BWP website for account and solar program questions.

Burbank advantages:

• Entertainment industry hub: Disney, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. — "Media City"

• Utility: BWP (Burbank Water & Power) — municipally owned, lower rates (about $0.185/kWh)

• Diverse housing: Hillside estates ($1.5M+), Downtown condos ($784K), Magnolia Park ($1.6M)

• Excellent location: Near Los Angeles, easy freeway access

• Top schools: High-performing schools in Burbank Unified

• Strong sun exposure: Excellent solar potential in LA County

• Factory-direct QCells panels: High-efficiency modules with a 25-year performance warranty

• Media industry expertise: We've installed for entertainment-industry employees throughout Burbank

• BWP solar programs: Qualified BWP customers may be eligible for local solar incentives

• Fast permitting: We handle Burbank City permits, BWP interconnection, and utility paperwork

• Top-rated service: 215+ five-star Google reviews from actual homeowners

Burbank advantage: With strong sun exposure and BWP's lower rates, Burbank has solid solar potential with competitive payback for media professionals and families.

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Solar Cost Guide for Burbank Homes (2026)

Burbank's housing market is high-value with significant variation by neighborhood:

• Downtown Burbank: 1,200–2,000 sq ft, 2–4 bed, condos/townhomes — 6–10 kW systems, $784K median

• Hillside District: 2,500–4,500 sq ft, 4–6 bed, luxury estates — 15–25 kW systems, $1.5M median

• Magnolia Park: 2,000–3,500 sq ft, 3–5 bed, midcentury + modern — 10–18 kW systems, $1.6M median

• Rancho Adjacent: 2,200–3,800 sq ft, 4–5 bed, suburban — 12–20 kW systems, $1.4M median

• Chandler Park: 2,000–3,200 sq ft, 3–4 bed, family-friendly — 10–16 kW systems, $1.4M median

• Media Center: 1,500–3,000 sq ft, 2–4 bed, near studios — 8–14 kW systems, $1.55M median

• Grandview: 1,800–3,000 sq ft, 3–4 bed, value area — 8–14 kW systems, $1.54M median

• McNeil: 1,500–2,500 sq ft, 2–3 bed, affordable — 6–10 kW systems, $973K median

Utility: Burbank is served by BWP (Burbank Water & Power), a municipally owned utility with lower rates than SCE.

Payback is gross cost divided by estimated annual savings, before tax equity pricing or other incentives, based on BWP rates (about $0.185/kWh). BWP rates are lower than SCE's, which makes payback longer than in SCE areas. Your exact quote may vary based on roof age, shading, battery storage, and energy usage.

Add battery storage for $13K–$25K — BWP customers may qualify for local battery incentives. Contact us or BWP for current program details.

Local Incentives & Tax Breaks for Burbank (2026)

Important change in 2026: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired on December 31, 2025, and is no longer available for homeowner-owned systems. However, you can still access significant savings through alternative structures and California programs.

Burbank is served by BWP (Burbank Water & Power), a municipally owned utility with lower rates than investor-owned utilities.

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What's Still Available in 2026

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Act Before January 1, 2027

The California property tax exclusion sunsets on January 1, 2027 unless extended. Your system must be:

• Fully completed

• Connected and active with CAISO

before the deadline to qualify. The exclusion keeps the value of your solar system from being added to your assessed value — at roughly 1% of the system's value per year, that is about $720 a year on a $72,000 system.

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How to Still Get 30% Value in 2026

Most Burbank homeowners now use tax equity partnerships:

• Third-party partner claims the federal credit on your behalf

• Partner reduces system cost or offers lower monthly payment

• You benefit from the credit without filing it on your tax return

• Systems must use non-FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) equipment to qualify

Example: A $72,000 25 kW luxury hillside system can drop to ~$50,400 equivalent through tax equity pricing — same savings as the old ITC, just structured differently.

BWP Solar Program Details for Burbank

BWP (Burbank Water & Power) is a municipally owned utility offering local solar programs:

• Provides residents and businesses the ability to generate their own power

• Helps BWP meet renewable energy targets

• Reduces carbon footprint from fossil fuel plants

• Lower rates: about $0.185/kWh vs. SCE's average residential rate of roughly 34.5¢/kWh

BWP Contact:

• Phone: (818) 238-3709

• Website: Visit BWP for current solar program details and incentives