Home Solar Success Story in Gilbert, AZ

For $0 upfront with a SunRun solar lease, Bill's home solar dream became a possibility.

For Bill, solar was everywhere. Since watching NASA and their solar powered satellites and space station as a youth, Bill kept his eye on solar technology over the years. Now, Bill’s seen Gilbert solar in action on the roofs of solar homes, parking garages, and street lights in his neighborhood. “Living life, I’ve become aware of solar power…solar has been around for a long time,” Bill said. Living in the sunbelt only encouraged his appreciation for home solar, as he watched the number of articles on solar in Gilbert and home solar companies moving into the area grow.

But, all this took shape once Bill’s neighbors and good friends across the street started investigating Arizona solar companies. The neighbors had purchased their Gilbert solar system outright and started sharing their utility bill savings with Bill and his wife, Julie. Bill and Julie were impressed but were inhibited from taking the initial step towards going solar in Gilbert by the high upfront cost of going solar in Arizona. “I didn’t have 50 grand as an outlay to get this thing going, so I forgot about it,” Bill explained. He knew home solar was out there, but did not think it was something he could do. Without a SunRun power plan, going solar in Gilbert, Arizona was expensive!

Then, Bill discovered SunRun home solar power. With an affordable SunRun solar lease, Bill was finally able to bring the power of the sun from the depths of outer space to the comfort of his home in Gilbert, Arizona.

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"We knew solar was out there, knew people were doing it, but didn't think it was something we could do."
Bill, Gilbert, AZ
Solar Cost and Value
How does solar affect my home's value?

A home solar electric system can significantly increase the value of your home. An ICF Consulting study concluded that saving $1 every year on energy costs adds $20 to a home's value.  This conclusion is based on the assumption that the savings from the solar electricity allows the homeowner to spend more on other things, including another home improvement or larger mortgage.

What is the payback period for a home solar power system?

The payback for your home solar power system depends on lots of variables, including how much electricity you use, the size of your home solar power system, how much sun your system gets, and whether you decide to purchase it or simply do a SunRun Power Plan (also known as a solar lease or power purchase agreement). For a cash purchase, your payback could be anywhere between 5 and 15 years.   A SunRun Power Plan payback is much less, usually between 2-4 years, because we require very little upfront (usually between $0 and $1000) and you simply pay for the solar electricity you generate.