Carol and Tim's Story
For college parents Tim and Carol, Sunrun was the perfect way to pay for solar power.
Tim and Carol had been interested in alternative energy, but were initially hesitant about switching to solar in Philadelphia because they didn’t know anything about the industry. They already had two kids in college, and the thought of taking on more debt for a home solar system seemed like the wrong decision.
| Name | City, State | Utility Co. | System Size | Upfront Cost | Pre-Solar Electricity Costs | Post-Solar Electricity Costs |
| Carol & Tim | Philadelphia, PA | PECO | 4.1 kW | $3,500 | $113 | $72 |
To find out more, they spoke with a neighbor who had purchased their panels, and spoke to their solar installer. The solar installation company told them about their partnership with Sunrun, so Tim and Carol decided to check out Sunrun's solar plan.
Tim and Carol liked the idea of not having to buy the panels themselves, and went ahead with Sunrun’s low upfront option. They started saving right away. "We really wanted to go solar but didn't have the finances to put the money down upfront for panels,” said Tim. “We are taking on college debt for our kids right now and working on paying off our mortgage, so Sunrun was a perfect way for us to get involved with solar."
Tim and Carol enjoy the feeling of being part of the home solar movement. They are proud that anyone can see their panels from the street and are happy to recommend solar to anyone.
"We are taking on college debt for our kids right now and working on paying off our mortgage, so Sunrun was a perfect way for us to get involved with solar."
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