A salesperson at your door?
A rep knocked, dropped a quote, and made it feel urgent. Here is a free, plain-English second opinion from a solar engineer who has no stake in your decision. Put in the numbers from your quote and see what actually holds up.
Takes about 30 seconds
Enter a system size and a total price to run the check.
Ballpark guidance for your own research, not financial advice. Fair prices vary by state, utility, and roof. When in doubt, get two or three quotes.
What they gloss over
What you hear
"You qualify for a 30% government rebate."
What's true
For systems installed in 2026 or later the federal residential credit is gone for cash and loan purchases. It ended Dec 31, 2025. Only leases and PPAs still capture a credit, and the company keeps it.
What you hear
"Your payment is locked in and lower than your bill."
What's true
Many leases and PPAs raise your payment 2 to 3% every year. Locked in the wrong direction.
What you hear
"This price is only good if you sign today."
What's true
No honest solar deal expires overnight. Urgency is a sales tool, not a fact about pricing.
What you hear
"It's a no-cost loan, we cover the interest."
What's true
The interest is usually baked into a higher price as a dealer fee. You pay it, just quietly.
Before you sign