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

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. Today, it’s a case-by-case basis. Sometimes a lease or a PPA can have significantly better monthly savings. Here are a few things to consider:

1. Tax Credit Eligibility

Are you able to claim the full 30% federal tax credit?

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. Today, it’s a case-by-case basis. Sometimes a lease or a PPA can have significantly better monthly savings. Here are a few things to consider:

1.

Tax Credit Eligibility

Are you able to claim the full 30% federal tax credit?

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.

10/10! Super nice company. They made the entire process easy and always let us know what was going on.
Albert Williamson
Albert Williamson
2023-02-12
Their sales team was polite, knowledgeable and very professional. I have a hectic schedule that changes often and Evergreen was able to work with me to get something booked. They were understanding when I got called into work and easily rescheduled me via text.
Timothy Hudson
Timothy Hudson
2023-02-12
Star the process I hope is great
Samuel Delgado
Samuel Delgado
2023-02-11
Steve was Great. A pleasure to work with him
Mark Horne
Mark Horne
2023-02-10
Very professional and down to earth staff. I was relieved to not feel pressured into moving any faster than I was comfortable with or without enough research. I was very impressed with the service and affordability of the system.
Sandra Dean
Sandra Dean
2023-01-30
Support a local company! Evergreen Solar was great through the entire project and they have really great pricing and solar panels.
Michael Hayes
Michael Hayes
2023-01-29
Evergreen has great reviews for customer satisfaction for a reason. We’re so excited at what we save monthly.
Mercedes Batista
Mercedes Batista
2023-01-23
From a customer experience and solar representative perspective I give Everygreen 5 stars. Shawn Weikel was nice, patient, and knowledgeable about the product. He answered all of our questions and provided ample information to better understand what we were signing off on. Overall a good experience.
vanesa velasquez
vanesa velasquez
2023-01-21
Since National Grid raised our rates so much we looked into solar for our home. We did a lot of research and met with 5 companies. In the end we chose Evergreen because they had a low price, but also because they were very responsive and patient with us. Very glad we have solar now!
Laura Wheeler
Laura Wheeler
2023-01-11
Our solar project was pretty complicated because we were upgrading our main power panel and also got a new roof. Evergreen took care of the whole project, it was really easy.
Rose Nichols
Rose Nichols
2023-01-06
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