Tag archive: Finance

Leasing Myths

Personal Lease Myths Any home improvement lease (solar or otherwise) is a personal lease that you are liable for directly. There are a lot of myths out there about leasing.  Below are the questions we think everyone should ask before considering a home improvement with personal lease financing.  These Questions Can…

Federal Solar Tax Credits

5 Tips Everyone Should Know Converting a home to solar electricity has enormous savings and environmental benefits. And the 30% Federal Solar Tax credit only sweetens the deal. When you look into solar for your home here are 5 tips about the solar tax credit that everyone should know. (This is…

No Annual Escalators

A Brief Word On Financing Escalators Make sure they are NOT included in your financing! An escalator fee is an annual increase in the monthly payment for lease financing.  They are typically not a requirement to obtain financing and usually are hidden additional unnecessary fees… so watch out for them. Many financing companies…

Loan vs Lease

Loan vs Lease Comparison Why rent your home improvements When you can own and $ave The decision about how to finance your Green Power System depends on your particular financial goals. General information purposes only:  Consult a tax professional regarding your specific circumstances Renting:  Personal Lease Financing Buyout:  Fair Market Value (FMV) Buyout is…

(PACE) Property Assessed Clean Energy

No Upfront Costs (spread out over the life of the system) Thirty Year Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, an alternative to a loan, is designed to encourage the installation of renewable-energy systems and improve energy efficiency by helping you overcome the barrier of high up-front energy equipment and installation…

Financing Options

Purchase | Loan | Lease | PACE   Renting:  Personal Lease Financing Buyout:  Fair Market Value (FMV) Buyout is required at the end of the term.  Can be 20% or more Transfer:  New Owner credit checks.  Lease holder determines their best financial position Savings:  The finance company gets all available financial incentives with many of…

Residential Solar Financing | How It Works

Enjoy a simple path to solar power The faster your Green Power System is installed and generating power, the sooner you’ll see savings on your energy costs.  Take the first step toward solar savings. The solar process shouldn’t be complicated. By partnering with professional installers in your area, we’re able…