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How the options stack up
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Feature
UtilityCurrent Provider
Energy Service AgreementESA — $0 Down Solar
Power Purchase$0 Down PPA
Battery LeaseStorage / VPP
Cash PurchaseOwn Outright
$0 DownNo upfront cost to start
✓
✓
✓
~Varies by program
✕Full cost upfront
Federal IncentivesFederal credit eligibility
✕
✓Passed on upfront
✓Owner claims it
~Program dependent
✕
Battery WarrantyCoverage on storage
✕
~Manufacturers
✓25 years
✓Full coverage
~Manufacturer only
Flexible PayoffPay off early, no penalty
✕Pay forever
✓No prepay penalty
✕Term contract
✕Lease term
✓Already paid
No Interest or DebtNothing financed on your credit
✓Monthly bill only
✕Financed — interest applies
✓No debt
✓Lease, not a loan
✓Paid outright
Day 1 SavingsLower bill immediately
✕
✓
✓Best day 1
~Depends on rates
✓No payment at all
Long-Term SavingsTotal savings over 25 yrs
✕Rates climb 5–8%/yr
✓Best long term
~Annual escalator
~Limited w/o solar
✓Maximum return
You Own the SystemEquity in your home
✕
✓You own it after year 5
✕
✕
✓
Maintenance IncludedRepairs & monitoring
✓Utility handles grid
~Warranty covered
✓Fully included
✓Fully included
✕Your responsibility
Backup PowerKeeps lights on in outage
✕
~With battery add-on
~With battery add-on
✓Core feature
~With battery add-on
Protection from Rate HikesLocked or reduced rates
✕Fully exposed
✓Fixed payment
~Below utility rate
~Shifts usage
✓No bill at all
✓ Included~ Varies / Partial✕ Not included
Individual results vary by home, usage, credit, and program availability. Your consultant will confirm exact terms.
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$200
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Energy Service Agreement
Financing Option
💵$0 down options available
📉Estimated day-one savings around ~20% compared to your current bill (estimate)
Projected Savings
What this could look like over time
Based on ~20% estimated reduction and 5% annual utility escalation assumption.
These projections are estimates based on assumed utility escalation. Actual savings vary based on system size, financing terms, incentives, usage, and eligibility.
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