Solar Lease
Zero upfront, zero maintenance, one fixed payment
A solar lease means we (or a financing partner) own and maintain the system, and you pay a fixed monthly amount to use the power it produces -- similar to leasing a car instead of buying one.
How it actually works
There's no purchase happening -- you're paying for the use of a system someone else owns and maintains. The monthly payment is fixed for the term, typically 20-25 years, and doesn't move with your usage the way a utility bill does.
Because the provider owns the equipment, they're also responsible for monitoring and maintaining it -- if something needs service, that's on them, not you.
What you actually get
Zero upfront cost, a predictable fixed payment, and no maintenance responsibility. The lease is fully transferable if you sell your home -- the new owner can typically take over the remaining term.
What to weigh
You don't own the system, so you don't directly receive tax incentives -- the value of those is generally already factored into the lease pricing instead. And because it's a longer-term agreement, it's worth reading the actual contract terms closely, particularly around what happens if you sell before the term ends.
At a glance
- ✓Zero upfront cost
- ✓Fixed monthly payments; maintenance included (provider owns the system)
- ✓Typically a 20–25 year term
- ✓Fully transferable if you sell your home
- ✓Customer does not directly receive tax credits (benefits indirectly through the rate)
See what this looks like on your home
Run your average monthly bill through our sizing calculator for a real system size and price estimate, then we’ll help you match it to solar lease or another structure.
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