We're associated with Powur PBC, which has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and several 5-star reviews on Yelp. For the third year in a row (#43 in 2022), they were in the top half of the Inc. 5000, and we also benefit from a generous 30-year warranty. Parts and labor are covered, and there is no deductible. Our guarantee is supported by international banks, and it may be transferred to future homes with no problems.

Going solar can be done in a variety of ways. The vast majority of our clients take advantage of our no-money-down financing. Absolutely no money out of pocket required, and you'll almost always start saving money right away! Continuing to rely on the utility is the most expensive choice.

We have four payment options for the system.

Cash

If you wish to pay in cash, the entire debt must be paid in cash, a money order, a certified check, or a cashier's or similar bank officer's check.

A cash purchase is the most affordable option for going solar, and is paid for up front.

There are no costs or financing fees, and you don't have to worry about running credit.

While each home and market is unique, the average time for a consumer to receive a return on investment for a cash purchase is 5-7 years.

You can pay by credit card, debit card, ACH, or by mailing a check.

Loan

A loan is a type of financing in which you can borrow money from a financial organization to pay for your solar system.

You own the system but must repay the financial institution at an agreed-upon interest rate.

Often, you even pay less than what you spend on your electricity bill each month, while retaining ownership of their solar system and generating your own electricity.

Our financing rates range between 0% and 7.99%.

Product Partners with loan options include Sunlight, Sunnova, Goodleap, Homerun, and Enium Capital.

Lease

A lease is a written agreement that specifies the terms under which one party will rent an asset owned by another party (your solar system in this case).

Customers who do not have the cash reserves required for the initial investment in solar panels might benefit from leasing solar panels, making the move to solar energy more accessible.

If you have no tax liability and cannot take advantage of the tax incentives, a lease may be a preferable option.

However, if you lease solar panels, you do not own them. Rather, the equipment is owned by a third party, which determines the buy-back rate.

Sunnova is our partner with lease options.

PPA (Power Purchase Agreement)

A solar PPA is a solar finance arrangement in which you pay the developer for the energy produced by the solar panels at a lower price than the utility's electricity rate. 

A PPA eliminates the need to pay for the initial costs of a solar installation. You instead sign a contract with a solar developer or third-party owner to have the system built, including obtaining all necessary permits. 

A PPA typically has a 20-year term that locks in the price of electricity (including any escalators) for the duration of the agreement. The cost per kilowatt-hour is typically stable, with no more than a 2.9% annual increase.

You and your financial energy partner lock in a set power cost with a PPA, allowing you to more accurately forecast energy expenses in the short and long term.

Because you agree to a fixed rate in advance, you won't have to worry about unexpected energy costs or the financial risk associated with traditional energy sources.

If you use a PPA, you’re not entitled to a tax credit.

The long-term cost savings are often less than if you were to buy a system outright.

Sunnova is our partner with PPA options.

The following are the cancellation costs that will be imposed to the project's Seller(s) in the event of its cancellation:

$50 upon completion of the site survey; 

$250 upon approval of the permit; 

$500 upon delivery of the equipment.

Net metering laws are in place in much of the country to ensure that residents get paid in credits for the electricity they contribute to the grid. If your home's solar panels generate 100 kWh but you only consume 60 kWh per month, the excess 40 kWh will be fed back into the grid and distributed to your community. You can use the 40 kWh of free electricity whenever you need more power than your solar panel system can provide.

Net metering is crucial since solar panels only generate power during the day, but you still need electricity to run your home at night. You are saving all the money your solar panels generate while you are at work. Then, when the sun goes down or clouds roll in, you can profit from all of the energy you sent to the grid and use the credits you earned.

Net energy metering (NEM), or just "net metering," is the way utilities use to quantify the excess solar power consumers supply to the electric grid during the day. Each state's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) must approve the guidelines that outline how solar consumers will be reimbursed. NEM 3.0 is the third NEM policy adopted by the California PUC, following NEM 1.0 and NEM 2.0.

Battery equipment is eligible for the 30% Federal ITC. Additional tax credits, rebates, or other financial incentives may be available for solar battery purchases in some areas.

Cloudy days are expected because our production projections are based on over 30 years of meteorological history. To be clear, overcast weather does not completely halt output. Solar panels can continue to generate power even when it is gloomy or there are a few inches of snow on them, depending on how overcast it is. They do not require direct sunlight to function.

If the power grid goes down, so does your solar system. Having access to net metering and the grid at night when you need it means making sacrifices like this. The easiest way to avoid relying on the power grid is to install a battery storage solution for emergency power.

Solar panels typically need only occasional cleaning and inspection. Depending on the weather where you live, it is recommended that you clean your solar panels anywhere from twice a year to four times a year to get the most out of them. Normally, rain will wash away dust and dirt, but if there is a prolonged dry season, you may need to clean them by hand. The bright side is that not much effort is needed. Your panels can be restored to peak efficiency with nothing more than a leaf blower and a quick spray from the garden hose.

You get a 30-year warranty that covers the panels, connectors, inverters, and even the roof mountings. Parts, labor, and no deductible, so you're completely covered for the period of time.