Solar 101
We’ve compiled a list of the most common questions we get about installing solar energy and answered them in our Solar 101 Guide.
Solar Financing Options
There are several different ways to finance your commercial or residential solar project, including loans, leasing, grants, and power purchase agreements.
Special incentives – including Solar Renewable Energy Certificates and the competitive USDA REAP grant – can lower the amount you need to finance. Let us help you walk through the different options, so you can make a better decision.
Featured Solar Projects
Rivermont Farms
Timberville, VA | 173.6 kW
David Hughes was frustrated with his rising electric bill. In the summer of 2016, he decided to do something about it.
Project Highlights
60%
installation cost covered by tax credits & grants
7 yr.
expected time for System Payback
11.2%
ROI
Tons of CO2 Offset / Year: 168.4
Tree Offset / Year: 3,919
Barrels of Oil Offset / Year: 355
Leprechaun Bus Lines
New Windsor, NY | 253.26 kW
Frank Gallagher, owner and CFO, was looking for ways to reduce his company’s expenses. In this case study and video, learn about the economics behind Frank's decision to move his company to solar power.
Project Highlights
71%
installation cost covered by tax credits & grants
5 yr.
expected time for System Payback
22%
ROI
Tons of CO2 Offset / Year: 225.1 Tons
Tree Offset / Year: 5,239.3 Trees
Barrels of Oil Offset / Year: 474.7 Barrels
Earl Fox
Westfield, PA | 13.2 kW
Electric rates were high for Earl Fox, and he needed to protect his budget from that monthly expense.
Project Highlights
30%
installation cost covered by tax credits & grants
4.9 yr.
expected time for System Payback
20.4%
ROI
Tons of CO2 Offset / Year: 11.9
Tree Offset / Year: 276.7
Barrels of Oil Offset / Year: 25.1