Your Guide to Residential Solar
Solar energy is more popular than ever, allowing homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint and reliance on the electricity grid. We’re here to help you learn more about how rooftop solar works and what it could look like for your home.
Rooftop Solar 101
Solar panels are popping up on the roofs of many homes and offices, and on every other street corner.
Wondering how they work? Solar panels harvest and convert the sunlight into electricity that flows into the electrical grid of your home, providing you with power. The panels can also be connected to the electrical grid for your community so that you can sell any excess to your utility company.
Residential Solar Benefits
Residential solar systems can provide environmental and financial value for you and your home.
- Clean, Renewable Energy - You'll take a step toward reducing your carbon footprint when you choose renewable solar energy.
- Increase Your Home's Value - Installing rooftop solar may lead to long-term financial benefits for you and future buyers of your home.
- Sell Your Energy Back - In some states, customers can get money back by selling extra energy back to the grid.
- Reduce Your Electric Bill - Generating your own power can help you save money on your electric bill.
Financing Home Solar
A home solar system can be expensive upfront, but you have options when it comes to financing this investment. Your solar installer may offer financing, or you can explore financing options with many financial institutions like banks and credit unions. Read our guide on financing solar panels to learn more.
Home Solar Savings and Rebates
Our solar profiles can help you get a sense of how much you could save long-term with a home solar system. You may also be able to take advantage of tax incentives that can help offset the cost of your system long-term. Contact us to learn more about financing options with NRG Solar +.
Consultation
A solar expert will speak with you about what you’re looking for in a home solar system and help you plan next steps.
To speak with NRG’s solar experts, call us at 1-833-674-7657
Design
A trusted local installer will work with you to design the system that is right for your home.
Not sure how solar panels would look on your house? Check out some of the sample homes in our gallery.
Installation
Your installer will mount your system and connect it to your home’s electrical grid and/or community power grid.
NRG works closely with our installers and will be in touch with you every step of the way. Learn about NRG’s installation partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about solar or NRG’s solar program? Our FAQ has answers.
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