Why solar

Your utility company raises rates every year. Solar doesn't.

Southern California homeowners pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Solar is the one home upgrade that pays you back — every single month.

7–9%
Average annual SCE/SDG&E rate increase
90%
Average bill reduction for our customers
$0 down
No upfront cost with a PPA — savings start immediately
25+ yrs
System lifespan — panels keep producing

What changes when you go solar

You pay less — starting month one

With a $0-down PPA, most of our customers replace a $250+ utility bill with a lower fixed solar payment from day one. And while utility rates keep climbing, your PPA rate stays predictable for 25 years.

You're protected from rate hikes

SCE and SDG&E have raised rates every year for the past decade. Once your system is installed, your cost of electricity is locked in — rate hikes become someone else's problem.

Your home is worth more

Studies consistently show solar adds 3–4% to a home's resale value in California. In a $700K home, that's $21,000–$28,000 in added equity — often more than the system cost.

Backup power when the grid fails

Pair your solar with a battery and your home stays on during outages — lights, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, medical equipment. No generator noise, no fuel runs, no worrying about PSPS events.

The real cost of doing nothing

At a 7% annual utility rate increase, here's how a $250/month bill compares to a 25-year PPA starting at $175/mo with a 3.5% escalator.

Without solar
With PPA
Today
$250/mo
$175/mo
Year 5
$351/mo
$208/mo
Year 10
$492/mo
$247/mo
Year 20
$967/mo
$347/mo
Year 25
$1,357/mo
$413/mo

Utility column assumes 7% annual rate increase on a $250/mo starting bill. Solar column assumes a 25-year PPA starting at $175/mo with a 3.5% annual escalator. PPA rate and escalator vary by system size and credit profile. Actual savings will differ.

The two biggest concerns — addressed honestly

"The upfront cost is too high."

With a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), you pay $0 upfront — nothing down, no installation costs. You simply pay for the solar energy your system produces, at a rate lower than what the utility charges. Your first payment is typically less than your current electric bill, so you're saving from month one.

Most customers save $50–$150/mo compared to their utility bill in year one
"What if I move before I break even?"

Solar is one of the few home upgrades that buyers actively seek out in California. Homes with solar sell faster and for more money. If you sell before payback, the added home value typically covers — or exceeds — your remaining loan balance.

CA homes with solar sell 20% faster on average (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab)

Common questions

Straight answers — no sales spin.

See exactly what solar saves you

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