Energy Geeks helps homeowners cut through the sales pitch — understand solar leases, check if your roof qualifies, and get matched with a vetted local installer. Free, and never pushy.
With a lease (or its cousin, a power-purchase agreement), a company installs panels on your roof at no upfront cost. You don't buy the equipment — you pay for the electricity it makes, usually at a rate lower than your utility charges. Here's how it breaks down.
The installer owns and pays for the panels. You're not taking out a loan for hardware — you're agreeing to buy the power it produces.
You agree to a per-kilowatt-hour rate up front. Some leases stay flat; some rise a small, fixed amount each year — always ask which, and get it in writing.
Because the company owns the system, they handle repairs, monitoring, and most warranty issues for the length of the agreement — typically 20–25 years.
Best if you want savings without upfront cost or paperwork. You don't own the panels, so the federal tax credit goes to the installer, not you.
You finance the system and own it outright. You build home equity, but you're responsible for the loan and upkeep.
The largest long-term savings if you have the cash. Highest upfront cost, and you own the maintenance too.
Energy Geeks doesn't push one path over another. The right choice depends on your finances, how long you'll stay in the home, and your tax situation — we help you compare honestly.
Not every roof is a winner, and a good installer will tell you if yours isn't. Tick the boxes that apply to your home and watch your fit score update.
This is a rough guide, not a site survey. Even a lower score doesn't rule solar out — shade, roof direction, and local incentives all get a proper look when we match you with an installer.
The savings from solar aren't only today's lower bill — it's every future utility rate hike you skip. Utility prices have climbed year after year for decades. Drag your bill below to see an illustration.
Illustration only, not a quote. Assumes solar covers about 90% of your usage at a rate starting ~10% below your current bill and rising ~2.9%/yr, versus utility rates rising ~5%/yr. Your actual numbers depend on sunlight, roof, usage, local rates, and the specific agreement you're offered.
That's money that would otherwise vanish into rate increases you can't control. Locking in your rate is the whole point.
See my real numbers →Most "free solar quote" sites sell your info to whoever pays most. We do it differently: we vet installers on ethics and workmanship, then match you with one that actually serves your area.
We're not owned by an installer and we don't take a side. Our job is to help you understand the trade-offs, including when solar isn't worth it for you.
We check licensing, insurance, warranty terms, reviews, and — importantly — sales conduct. No high-pressure "sign tonight" tactics allowed.
Solar economics are local — rates, incentives, and net metering vary by state and utility. We connect you with pros who actually work where you live.
We don't blast your details to a dozen callers. You get matched thoughtfully, and you're always free to walk away with no obligation.
Tell us a little about your place. We'll check the basics and, if it's a good fit, introduce you to a vetted installer in your area. No cost, no obligation, no midnight sales calls.