Your Energy Best

Understand Your
Energy Options

Four paths. One goal — lower energy costs, more control,
and a home that works smarter for you.

Explore Your Options ↓

Your Five Options

Every home is different.
Here's how each option works.

01

Utility

Stay with Your Current Provider

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Utility

Advantages

  • No upfront cost or commitment
  • No equipment or maintenance
  • Familiar billing — nothing changes

Trade-offs

  • Rates increase 5–8% per year on average
  • No protection from rate hikes
  • No home value increase
  • No backup during outages
  • No tax credits or incentives

This is where you are now if… you haven't explored alternatives yet. Most homeowners start here — the question is whether staying makes sense as rates keep climbing.

02

Prepaid Power

Financing / Solar Loan

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Prepaid Power

Advantages

  • $0 down options available
  • You own the system from day one
  • Federal tax credit applies (if eligible)
  • Potential immediate monthly savings
  • Increases home value

Trade-offs

  • Monthly loan payment replaces utility bill
  • Credit approval required
  • Longer-term financial commitment

This might be right for you if… you want to start saving immediately without a large upfront investment, and you'd rather build equity in your own energy system instead of paying a utility company.

03

Power Purchase

PPA / Solar Lease

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Power Purchase

Advantages

  • $0 down, $0 maintenance
  • Lower rate than the utility company
  • No system ownership responsibilities
  • Monitoring and repairs included

Trade-offs

  • You don't own the system
  • Annual rate escalator (typically 1–3%)
  • Long-term contract (20–25 years)
  • Tax credit goes to the provider

This might be right for you if… you want a hands-off experience with no upfront cost, and you're comfortable paying less than the utility without owning the equipment.

04

Home Battery Lease

Virtual Power Plant / Storage

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Home Battery Lease

Advantages

  • Backup power during outages
  • No upfront cost in some programs
  • Time-of-use optimization
  • Can pair with existing solar

Trade-offs

  • Monthly lease payment
  • Limited energy offset without solar
  • Program availability varies by area

This might be right for you if… you already have solar or want backup power, and you're in an area with time-of-use rates where shifting usage makes a real difference.

05

Cash Purchase

Outright Ownership

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Cash Purchase

Advantages

  • Maximum long-term savings
  • No monthly payments
  • Full federal tax credit (if eligible)
  • Best ROI over system lifetime
  • Greatest home value increase

Trade-offs

  • Large upfront investment ($15k–$35k+)
  • Capital tied up in the home
  • Maintenance responsibility is yours

This might be right for you if… you have available capital, plan to stay in your home long-term, and want the highest overall return on your investment.

Personalized Insight

Want to see which option
may work best for you?

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Step 1 of 9

What's your average monthly electric bill?

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$200

What's your zip code?

Helps us check local programs and rates

Are you a homeowner?

How long have you lived in your home?

How long do you plan to stay?

Any plans that would increase your energy usage?

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What would you use more if it didn't cost more?

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Are you planning any other major home investments?

Roof, windows, renovation, etc.

When it comes to financing, do you prefer to…