Category Archives: Solar Financing

When homeowners start exploring solar, financing is often one of the biggest questions. Many people like the idea of lowering their electric bills with clean energy, but they still wonder how solar works if their plans change or if something goes wrong. The Propel energy services agreement was designed to make solar ownership more flexible. […]

For years, homeowners interested in solar have typically had two main financing options: solar loans or solar leases. Each approach has its pros and cons, and depending on your situation, one may make more sense than the other. Now, a newer option called Propel offers something a little different — a structure designed to combine […]

For many homeowners, solar makes financial sense. Lower electric bills, predictable energy costs, and long-term savings are all compelling reasons to install solar panels. But financing options can sometimes make the decision more complicated. Traditional solar loans often require homeowners to claim the federal solar tax credit themselves — and if you miss that opportunity, […]

If you’ve been researching solar lately, you may have noticed a wave of new terminology. What used to be called a solar lease or power purchase agreement (PPA) is now sometimes marketed as subscription solar, third-party ownership (TPO), or something else entirely. So what’s actually changed? In most cases, the name—not the structure. This article […]

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the solar market, you’ve probably heard some buzz about tariffs—what they are, how they could affect prices, and what they might mean for your plans to go solar. At New England Clean Energy, we know this topic can feel overwhelming, especially when policies shift and headlines change.  So, […]

Switching to solar energy is an excellent way to reduce electricity bills, lower your carbon footprint, and increase the value of your property. However, the upfront costs of installing a solar system can be a barrier for many homeowners and businesses. Fortunately, various solar financing options make it easier to go solar without paying the […]

Solar loans interest rates, much like mortgage rates, are subject to macroeconomic forces that cause them to fluctuate. These rates dropped significantly during the pandemic, but have been steadily increasing since mid-2022. While there is little control over macroeconomics, there are steps that can be taken to secure a lower interest rate, with the key […]

Our last financial blog focused on commercial financing options so you know how to afford the cost of commercial solar panels. Today we are here to focus on just one of them and talk about power purchase agreements. It is important to weigh the pros and cons of each option for your specific needs. We […]

As an installer who sells systems I’m naturally biased. But I see a false equivalence in much of the Lease vs. Buy conversation out there when it comes to the cost of solar panels. I’ve written about it before, but a question I saw on the Internet made me think about it again. A homeowner […]