Solar Panels - Leasing vs Buying vs PPA

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The unfortunate truth about door to door sales

Many of our customers first discovered solar when another company knocked on their door. Unfortunately, door to door salespeople are known for oversimplifying things and using high pressure sales tactics. So they might offer just a lease, or worse, they might not even mention there are other options!

There’s more than one way to go solar, and you might be surprised which one is best for you. Don’t make a decision without exploring all your options. There is no rush.

The unfortunate truth about door to door sales

Many of our customers first discovered solar when another company knocked on their door. Unfortunately, door to door salespeople are known for oversimplifying things and using high pressure sales tactics. So they might offer just a lease, or worse, they might not even mention there are other options!

There’s more than one way to go solar, and you might be surprised which one is best for you. Don’t make a decision without exploring all your options. There is no rush.

Why Most Companies Only Give One Option

Lack of Training

Door to door companies spend a lot of time training their reps on how to “convince” someone to go solar rather than the technicalities of different programs.

Lending Limitations

Some companies don’t have relationships with financial partners that allow them to offer multiple options such as leasing, ownership, or power purchase agreements.

Pushy Sales Tactics

Door to door sales is notorious for high pressure tactics. So they might tend to push one option if they think it will make the sale easier. Unfortunately, the only person who loses out here is the homeowner.

We take a radically different approach to solar

We pair our clients with a small team of seasoned professionals, not an army of inexperienced pushy sales reps. This allows us to offer top-of-the-line solar systems at an incredibly affordable price.

We’ll never try to “convince” you to go solar. Instead we lay out all of the options, explain the pros and cons of each, and let you decide.

Customer review explaining how they chose Evergreen Solar because they never felt pressured.

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Why Most Companies Only Give One Option

Lack of Training

Door to door companies spend a lot of time training their reps on how to “convince” someone to go solar rather than the technicalities of different programs.

Lending Limitations

Some companies don’t have relationships with financial partners that allow them to offer multiple options such as leasing, ownership, or power purchase agreements.

Pushy Sales Tactics

Door to door sales is notorious for high pressure tactics. So they might tend to push one option if they think it will make the sale easier. Unfortunately, the only person who loses out here is the homeowner.

Customer review explaining how they chose Evergreen Solar because they never felt pressured.

We take a radically different approach to solar

We pair our clients with a small team of seasoned professionals, not an army of inexperienced pushy sales reps. This allows us to offer top-of-the-line solar systems at an incredibly affordable price.

We’ll never try to “convince” you to go solar. Instead we lay out all of the options, explain the pros and cons of each, and let you decide.

WAIT

Before we get too far,
let's see if your home is a good fit for solar.

How do the savings compare between leasing and buying?

In the past, ownership was almost always the most cost effective way to go solar, but times have changed. Today, a lease or PPA can often have significantly better monthly savings. Here are a few things to consider:

1. Tax Credit Eligibility

You no longer have to worry about qualifying for solar tax credits. With the “Big Beautiful Bill”, the savings are now automatically applied to leases and PPAs.

2. Long Term Plans

Are you in your “forever home”, or do you have plans to move?

3. Roof Position and Shade

How good of a fit is your home for solar?

4. Other Renovation Projects

Are you bundling any other home renovation projects with solar?

Comparison Chart showing the differences between buying and leasing solar panels
Cost of electricity vs solar infographic. Electricity increases, solar does not.

Regardless, you'll pay less with solar than traditional electricity

Solar payments are price-protected and typically 30%-50% lower than your electric bill. Instead of paying the electric company, invest that money into your home, increase your home’s value, and save every single month.

How do the savings compare between leasing and buying?

In the past, ownership was almost always the most cost effective way to go solar, but times have changed. Today, a lease or PPA can often have significantly better monthly savings. Here are a few things to consider:

1.

Tax Credit Eligibility

You no longer have to worry about qualifying for solar tax credits. With the “Big Beautiful Bill”, the savings are now automatically applied to leases and PPAs.

2.

Long Term Plans

Are you in your “forever home”, or do you have plans to move?

3.

Roof Position and Shade

How good of a fit is your home for solar?

4.

Other Renovation Projects

Are you bundling any other home renovation projects with solar?

Comparison Chart showing the differences between buying and leasing solar panels

Regardless, you'll pay less with solar than traditional electricity

Solar payments are price-protected and typically 30%-50% lower than your electric bill. Instead of paying the electric company, invest that money into your home, increase your home’s value, and save every single month.

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Conor Driscoll
September 2, 2026
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Great experience from roof install to solar panel install. Fantastic team.
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Aimee Cotton Bogush
August 30, 2026
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Working with Evergreen Solar was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Everyone associated with the project was highly professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. The whole process was rewarding and we look forward to enjoying many years of powering our home with a renewable resource and a reasonably and fixed price system.
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Jennifer Fraker
August 27, 2026
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Evergreen solar has been GREAT - easy to work with - great people - very pleased with my experience
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Aaron Chabot
August 25, 2026
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Evergreen Solar helped me transition my home to solar energy in a timely and seamless fashion. They handled all the coordination and facilitation of the project and kept me updated throughout the process. The project manager that was assigned to me, Sean Riley, was there every step of the way to answer any of my questions and address any concerns. I would highly recommend Evergreen Solar to my friends, family, and neighbors to help them transition their homes to solar.
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grove street families
August 23, 2026
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Everything was done in a timely manner. The installation, the roof and all aspects were explained and checked that I was satisfied. They handled all the permits and paperwork. I am glad they followed up with me because I did not see the solar credits email which I have just signed up for. I highly recommend them.
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dennis reilly
August 19, 2026
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Knowledgeable, friendly and we felt very comfortable from the beginning. The roofers did a GREAT JOB as well as the solar team. Highly recommend Evergreen
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Lisa Trumble
August 14, 2026
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Great experience, economical compared to others and process was easy from start to finish!
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Aisha Brown
August 14, 2026
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Mr. Alves had been working with me for almost four years many more. He has answered my questions or looked into my concerns about my solar panels. Mr. Alves has great customer service and knowledge about solar, I had my mother reach out to him when she was looking into solar.
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Janice Serendi
August 9, 2026
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The process was terrific from.booking an appointment to meeting with Julio to speaking with Danny holt.,the project manager. Permits were issued quickly and the site survey scheduled soon after. We felt the pricing was fair and all aspects of the job handled very professionally. I would highly recommend them I’d also like to shout out to Josh, Angus and Patrick for their efforts to fast track our project.
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Angela Gordon
July 30, 2026
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Evergreen Solar is an amazing Solar company. When everything was completed it was more then professional and adequate. I also received a brand new hot tub & $750 cash back. If your gonna go Solar. I highly recommend Evergreen Solar.
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