Pricing
What Solar Costs in California, and How It’s Paid For
I’m Michael Cantellano of Bright Solar Power in Victorville, CA. Every home is different, so I don’t post one price. Here’s what changes your cost, how the options work, and how to compare quotes without getting burned.
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The Two Main Ways I Help Homeowners Go Solar
Zero-down lease
$0 down and a monthly payment. With this one, you typically start 10 to 30% below what you pay your electric company today. Some have a yearly increase and some stay flat. I show you which, in writing.
Prepaid lease
You pay upfront for the lease instead of every month, and most people finance that payment. With one prepaid lease I offer, ownership transfers to you after year five.
Already have solar? There are two ways to add the power you’re missing, and I’ll run the numbers both ways.
What Changes Your Price
- System size. Set by your real 12 months of usage, plus anything coming, like an EV or more AC.
- Battery. On NEM 3.0, most new systems include one. How many depends on your evenings and your backup needs.
- Electrical panel. Some homes need a main panel upgrade. I ask about it up front and never promise one is or isn’t needed until it’s checked.
- Roof. If your roof needs work first, I’ll tell you before you sign.
- Your electric company. PG&E, SCE, SDG&E and city-run electric companies all have different rules.
How to Compare Solar Quotes
Read the yearly increase.
Some lease and PPA payments go up every year. A small increase adds up over 25 years, so look for it in writing.
Check the savings math.
California’s required disclosure shows your savings with no electric rate increase. If a quote only works when rates jump every year, ask why.
Ask what happens if you sell.
Leases can usually transfer to a credit-approved buyer, or be paid off. Know your exact terms before you sign.
Curious what staying put could cost you? Try the 25-year cost calculator on my homepage.
Get Your Real Numbers
Book a free bill review. I’ll show you every option side by side, in writing.
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⚲ Victorville, CA
Solar consulting by Michael Cantellano
CSLB Home Improvement Salesperson Reg. #95787
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