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When it comes to leasing solar electric systems, homeowners need to know how it works, what it costs and how to reap the many advantages. Although leasing can appear complicated, an experienced solar contractor can help you throughout the process. Leasing not only makes great financial sense, but it will help you do your part in protecting the environment.For more information Visit us at http://www.americanpv.com for more information about Solar Electric Systems.
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What You Need to Know About Leasing
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What you need to know about leasingHow it worksWhat it costsHow to reap the advantages
An experienced solar contractor can help you through the process.
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More Homeowners Favor LeasingPreferred method for purchasing solarTwo options for leasing solar:
Low, upfront lease Prepaid lease
44% of solar installs in March 2011 were owned by a third party company.By February 2012, that number increased to 75% and is expected to rise in the future.
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How Leasing WorksSolar contractor partners with financial company to provide leasing servicesContractor designs customer system and installs itLeasing company purchases system and leases it to homeownerMaintenance is included
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How Leasing WorksLow, upfront lease offers benefits of solar with little or no upfront costsOn low, fixed monthly paymentLocks in electricity rates for length of the agreement, typically 20 yearsPre-paid lease pays more upfront but has higher utility savings over the life of the agreement
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Leasing AdvantagesAffordability: you don’t have to come up with a large payment for a solar installation.Flexibility: typically, a leasing company will offer different investment options like a low upfront or pre-paid option. Consistency: because your monthly payments are fixed with the low upfront lease, you’ll know exactly what your electricity is going to cost you for the next 20+ years.
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Leasing AdvantagesSavings: The fixed monthly cost for solar power will be less than your traditional utility bill.Maintenance-Free: Since the leasing company will own the solar electric systems, they will manage installation and monitoring.Eco-Friendly: In addition to locking-in your electricity rates, you’ll be using clean energy.
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Leasing not only makes great financial sense, but it will help you do your part in protecting the environment.
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About the Author
Joy Seitz is VP of Business & Policy Development at American Solar, one of Arizona's leading solar companies who designs and installs solar electric systems and solar hot water systems.
Visit us at http://www.americanpv.com for more information about Solar Electric Systems.
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