I Priced Out a Solar Setup for My House — Here's What I Found

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:28:55 -0400

I’ve been looking into solar for my house. Not because I have strong feelings about the grid, but because my electric bill averages around $150/month and I’d like that number to be lower or gone entirely.

Here’s what I’ve found so far. I haven’t installed anything yet – this is the research phase.

Step 1: Reduce before you produce

Before even looking at panels, it made sense to cut usage. The less power you need, the smaller (and cheaper) the solar system has to be.

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I Priced Out a Solar Setup for My House — Here's What I Found

Step 1: Reduce before you produce