The road to a solar home, however, was not always an easy one. Despite the substantial rebate incentives in New Jersey, other obstacles got in the way of their green dream. Uncooperative neighbors, lack of communication with the previous installer company, and potential teacher layoffs threatened the family’s panel installation.

Initially, the Maher’s had planned to buy their renewable power system, but when they learned about Sunrun Total Solar, they knew that having Sunrun own the system was the way to go.

Now, Kenneth and Debbie have a ground-mount system on their property and couldn’t be happier. They were finally able to take the environmental leap they had always wanted to, and now they can see how much their persistence has paid off. As a result of their installation, their twin sons talk about renewable energy at school and with their friends. Deborah and Kenneth are so proud that their 7-year-olds are educated about clean power and they have high hopes for the environmental advances that their children will make in the future.

Read Debbie's guest post on Sunrun's blog, Sweet Solar Home, about her solar experience!