Electricity rates in many areas continue to rise. Currently rates are increasing an average of 5% per year! But by generating your own electricity, you'll enjoy a hedge against future rate hikes. And in most states, you can sell your surplus electricity back to the utility, generating a credit on your bill.
Before Solar
100% Utility Supplied
With 3kW (DC) Solar System
62% Solar Supplied
38% Utility
With 4.5kW (DC) Solar System
94% Solar Supplied
6% Utility
Based on California home with average home energy use of 7,000kWh/yr.
Sources:
*Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory's PVWATTS 10 Californian cities' estimated AC energy production.
OnGrid Solar.
