Solar vs PG&E: Where Would You Rather Put Your Money?
Electricity isn’t optional, and PG&E knows it. They’ve raised their rates by a staggering 101% over the past decade and are one of the most expensive electricity providers in the country.
Sure, they give you what you pay for—electricity to power your home. But you’re not getting anything else in return, and it can quickly start to feel like you’re lighting money on fire every month.
So what can you do?
The only real alternative is to install rooftop solar panels. It’s an investment, yes, but one that pays you back tenfold.
What You Get When You Stay with PG&E
Expensive Electricity
PG&E prices are already high, and they continue to rise. If you stay reliant on the grid, you’ll be stuck paying those high rates and dealing with unexpected price hikes.
No Return on Investment
Buying your power from the grid is a lot like renting an apartment. You pay your rent (electric bill), and you get a place to live (electricity), but you’re not building equity or long-term value.
Ongoing Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Big electricity providers like PG&E rely heavily on fossil fuels to generate electricity. That’s bad for the planet, and it’s not sustainable from a financial standpoint, either. Fossil fuel is a finite resource that will get more expensive as it dwindles, increasing costs further.
What You Get When You Choose Solar Instead
Affordable Energy Costs
Solar panels are an investment, but every dollar you spend on them comes back to you in the form of electric bill savings.
Your bills will drop as soon as your system is up and running, so you start saving money right away. That pays you back for the installation costs and then earns you money on top. Once you break even on your investment, you’re essentially powering your home for free.
If the upfront cost is a concern, we can help you take advantage of more affordable alternatives, like a solar lease or power purchase agreement (PPA). With a lease or PPA, you can install solar panels and benefit from lower bills without making an upfront payment.
Increased Home Value
Installing solar panels can help build equity in your home. Research shows that houses with solar panels sell for 4.1% more on average than comparable houses without solar panels. In Sonoma County, where the average home value is $780,099, that adds almost $32,000 to the sale price. In some cases, the added value alone is enough to pay for a solar installation.
Guaranteed Return on Investment
Solar panels are one of the safest investments you can make. As long as the sun rises every day, your solar panels will generate electricity and pay for themselves over time.
A Better Future for Your Children & Grandchildren
It’s not enough to just think about the benefits of going solar. We also have to think about the cost of not investing in clean energy. If we continue to rely on fossil fuels for power, we’re putting future generations at risk. By installing solar panels on your home, you’re creating a better future for your children and grandchildren.
Ready to Put Your Money Toward Something That Pays You Back?
If you want to power your home on your terms, reach out to Taylor Energy today. We can help you learn more about your options for installing solar panels and help you decide whether they make sense for your home.
Call (707) 873-7721 today to get a free estimate for your home solar panel installation.
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