Four items for the week of Nov 9. Three were published Nov 2 through Nov 4. The fourth is a reminder about a Clean Power Alliance rebate change dated Oct 26, which we first covered Nov 3. Each one ends with something to use at the door.
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Installs down, battery attachment high
pv magazine USA reported Nov 3 on a USA Week panel about storage-first models in the post-ITC market. Ohm Analytics data shared by Ryan Feeney showed residential solar installations down 19% year over year. Storage came in at nearly 1 GWh in Q2 2026, roughly flat. Battery attachment was 49% nationally and 80% on installed California NEM 3.0 projects.
At the door: Expect the battery question early. Before anyone talks size, ask about evening use: cooking, laundry, heating or cooling after sunset. Then ask which circuits matter in an outage. The fridge? Wi-Fi? A medical device? Sizing starts from those answers.
Sunrun Q3: read each number on its own
Sunrun reported third-quarter 2026 results on Nov 4. Battery attachment was 75%, up from 70% a year earlier. Subscriber additions were 22,957, down 24% from the third quarter of 2025. Direct installations grew 9% year over year. These figures come from different channels and different denominators. They don't add up to one simple growth or decline story.
At the door: If a homeowner brings up a big installer's earnings, bring the talk back to their own deal. Compare the product, the contract terms and who handles service. Corporate revenue is not proof of what any homeowner will save.
Plug-in solar bill: introduced, not law
pv magazine USA reported Nov 2 that Rep. Rob Menendez introduced a nationwide plug-in solar bill in late October. The piece also covers a UL 3700 investigation and proposed National Electrical Code changes that are still under discussion.
At the door: Some homeowners may ask about balcony or plug-in panels. Keep the answer plain. An introduced bill is not enacted law, and it gives no one permission to plug a panel into any outlet. Circuit safety, utility rules and local installation rules still apply. Send them to their utility and a licensed electrician. Skip the wiring advice.
Reminder: CPA Sun Storage Rebate guardrails
A follow-up to our Nov 3 note, not new news. Clean Power Alliance announced on Oct 26 that its base Sun Storage Rebate rose from $750 to $2,000, with up to $3,500 possible through eligibility additions.
Active CPA residential customers only. It is not a statewide offer.
Battery of at least 5 kWh, paired with solar, on the SGIP verified list.
Installed by a CSLB-licensed contractor.
Apply before installation or within 3 months after. First come, while funds remain.
Reliability+ adds up to $1,250. A $250 addition covers Medical Baseline or CARE/FERA customers. The medical and income additions can't be combined.
At the door: Confirm the home is an active CPA residential account before raising it. Never quote a rebate amount as a sure thing. Eligibility and remaining funds decide that, so point the homeowner to CPA's notice for current terms.
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