Utility rates can change. A solar agreement's rate is known ahead of time, that's the real win, and the reason most of our customers go solar.
〔 Benefits 〕
The Benefits Of Going Solar In Pittsburgh
Lower, Predictable Bills
Electricity rates keep climbing. A solar agreement locks in a lower, predictable rate set ahead of time, so your monthly power cost stops being a surprise. Many Pittsburgh homeowners see up to ~40% lower combined electricity costs, depending on the home.
Higher Home Value
Solar can boost your home's value and curb appeal. Lower energy bills are a real selling point, and a clean, modern install tells buyers the home is built for what's next, so resale offers tend to come faster and stronger.
Cleaner Local Energy
Solar is a renewable energy source that runs on Pittsburgh sunlight, no fuel, no emissions. Going solar shrinks your home's footprint and keeps Western PA air cleaner without changing how you live.
〔 Financing 〕
Predictable Power, Not Utility Surprises
With a Power Purchase Agreement, there’s $0 upfront. You don’t buy the system, you buy the power it produces, at a rate set ahead of time. The utility’s rate can keep climbing. Yours doesn’t have to.
Before
Utility bill
After
Solar + small utility
Solar Utility
Illustrative example. Solar replaces most of what you buy from the utility, you don’t pay your old bill plus a solar payment. Actual numbers depend on your home, usage, utility rate, and agreement terms.
$0 upfront for qualified homeowners
A rate set ahead of time, not left to the utility
Up to ~40% lower combined electricity cost, depending on the home
Monitoring, maintenance, and repairs included
For context, Duquesne Light’s all-in rate runs roughly 23-25¢/kWh and can keep changing. A solar agreement locks in a lower, predictable rate set ahead of time. (Utility rates vary by territory and change over time.)
Two Ways To Do A PPA
0% Escalator PPA
A flat rate that never increases, maximum predictability.
Best for homeowners who value a locked, fixed rate.
2.99% Escalator PPA
A lower starting rate with a small, planned yearly increase.
Best for the lowest starting payment, known in advance.
Prefer to own your system? Cash and loan options are available, and we can walk through a prepaid PPA if it fits, just ask during your solar review.