2. Costs & Savings

Solar could be financially accessible for you. Know your options.

sell SRECs for SREC profitsTake the sting off the sticker shock of solar installation. From shopping smart to taking advantage of tax incentives and innovative solar-sharing programs, learn all the options before you decide solar is too expensive.


Going solar power costsGoing Solar Costs & Savings

Here are four ways you make solar affordable for your household. First, find out when your system can begin to pay for itself. Learn about the tax credits that are available to you. Keep the costs of your solar installation low by comparing quotes. And look into your options for loans, leases, and community solar.

Solar installation guide

Solar Installation Guide

Our solar installation guide will show how to save money by choosing your solar installer wisely. Going solar costs less when you work a small, experienced company for your home installation. According to a federal study on the topic, your savings could be 21 cents per watt. 

Calculating solar power costsWhen Going Solar Pays for Itself

Savings from the average home solar power will start paying for itself five to ten years after installation. Let’s take a look at how we found these numbers so you can figure out which side of this range you may land on. We’ll also consider maintenance costs and how to monetize your solar so you can break even quicker. 

Ground mount home solarSolar Purchase Agreement, Lease, or Community Solar

A Solar Purchase Agreement, or PPA, allows someone else to rent you a power. A solar lease allows some to rent you the panels. Finally, community solar costs you far less than solar installation by allowing you to share the expenses with neighboring homes.