Starter Energy Plans

For many years, the traditional approach to solar was to design systems that offset 100% of a home’s energy use. While that strategy worked well under past incentives and policies, today’s energy landscape is changing.

With the absence of the federal tax credit, less favorable net metering policies, and recent electricity rate increases, including a 22% rate increase from one electric provider, many homeowners are beginning to question how they will manage rising energy costs in the future.

Solar energy has always been an alternative source of power. Under today’s conditions, it is also becoming one of the most reliable and cost-effective ways to produce energy compared to relying entirely on the traditional power grid.

With nearly five decades of experience in energy efficiency and high-performance homes, we began looking for new ways to offer more flexible energy options for our community. That’s how the idea of Starter Energy Plans was born.

Instead of requiring a full solar system from the start, these plans focus on covering what is known as a home’s “baseload” energy—the minimum level of electricity a home consistently uses every day.

By starting with this essential energy use, homeowners can take a smarter first step into solar, lowering energy costs while keeping the option to expand their system in the future.