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A brighter way to power your home

Clean energy.
A smarter home. Solar, storage, and better insulation—working together for lower energy costs and a more comfortable home.

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Solar Readiness Check

QUESTION 1 OF 10

YOUR BILL AND USAGE

How has your electricity bill felt over the past year?

I could not tell you. I pay it and move on.
Higher than it used to be, though I have not checked by how much.
I have noticed the increase and I know which months are worst.
I have compared this year against last year, month by month.

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10 Questions

Solar readiness check

A short readiness check you can run on your own home before anyone quotes you.

4 Steps

From curiosity to confidence

Understand your baseline, learn what matters, compare your options, choose your next step.

The complete home approach

Three upgrades.
One smarter home.

Think beyond the panels. Connect how you produce, store, and use energy for a home that works better for you.

PRODUCE

Power from above.

Solar panels turn sunlight into electricity your home can use. Start with your roof, your energy use, and your goals.

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STORE

Keep energy close.

A home battery can save excess solar for later. Backup capability depends on the system, available charge, and the loads it supports.

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CONSERVE

Comfort that stays.

Insulation helps slow heat transfer. The right material and installation begin with a closer look at your attic and home.

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Make energy. Keep energy. Use energy wisely.

THE USA SOLAR WAY

A connected energy ecosystem

Follow the energy.

From the sun to your everyday.
Select a step to see the bigger picture.

Architectural cutaway showing rooftop solar panels, an insulated attic, a warm living area, a home battery, and utility connection

Solar panels Attic insulation Home battery To the grid

01 / PRODUCE

It starts
with sunlight.

Your rooftop panels generate electricity during daylight. Available solar can power your home as it is produced.

SUN → SOLAR PANELS → HOME

CONCEPTUAL ENERGY FLOW · NOT LIVE SYSTEM DATA

Solar output changes with sunlight, roof orientation, shading, weather, and system size.

THE ENERGY, EXPLAINED.

Your energy, throughout the day

One home.
A continuous energy cycle.

HOURSProduce · store · use · export

MORNING · 8–10 AM EXAMPLE

Start with the sun.

Solar production builds as daylight reaches your panels, supplying electricity your home can use.

WHEN THERE’S EXTRA SOLAR

Charge for later.

Store available excess energy in your home battery for the hours when you need it.

EVENING · 5–9 PM EXAMPLE

Bring the day home.

Use available solar or stored energy for lighting, appliances, heating, cooling, and everyday life.

WHEN SURPLUS IS AVAILABLE

Export the excess.

Send surplus electricity to the utility grid when your system and utility agreement allow it.

Energy can be used now, stored for later, or exported when permitted. These phases can overlap; the times shown are illustrative.

Two paths. A longer view.

Keep the status quo.
Or rethink your energy.

Compare doing nothing with spray-foaming the attic.

ILLUSTRATIVE PLANNING EXAMPLE Supplied figures are unverified. This is not a quote or a verified cost forecast.

OPTION 01

Do nothing.

Keep your current energy setup.

15-YEAR FIGURE IN THE EXAMPLE$43,293Unverified projection from the supplied notes

Continue with the current home energy setup
Remain exposed to changes in utility rates
Keep existing insulation and storage arrangements

Current monthly bill in notes: $35 unclear
2027 monthly estimate in notes: $155 unverified

OPTION 02THE SPRAY FOAM APPROACH

Spray foam insulation.

Seal the attic. Reduce energy demand.

15-YEAR FIGURE IN THE EXAMPLE$28,000Unverified example cost; scope needs confirmation

Reduce reliance on grid electricity
Improve the home’s thermal performance

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~50%

Potential bill reduction

Illustrative estimate in the source; not verified.

$155/mo

Monthly figure in the source

Described inconsistently as a bill and savings.

View the example’s assumptions and items to confirm

The supplied graphics are concept notes, not a priced proposal. These details need confirmation before any financial comparison:

Annual inflation assumption: 4.8% — supplied assumption, unverified.
“DCI / rate” assumption: 2.8% — the term and its role are undefined in the notes.
Spray foam upfront figure: $250 — the scope and basis are unclear; this is not an installation price.
“Ending cost” figure: $0 — meaning unclear; this does not imply a future $0 utility bill.
Warranty note: 15 years — product, installer, coverage, and terms require verification.
Monthly bill and savings: $35 is marked as unclear handwriting. The $155 monthly figure appears in different roles in the two graphics, so neither interpretation has been validated.

Actual pricing, savings, export credits, and warranty coverage require an individual assessment and confirmed written terms. No savings difference has been calculated from these unverified totals.

Detailed cream spray foam insulation between timber attic rafters

The energy you don’t have to use

More comfort.
From the top down.

Solar changes how you make energy.
Insulation helps change how much you need.

A more comfortable home

Help slow heat transfer through the roof assembly, supporting comfort in warmer and cooler weather.

A better-performing attic

The right insulation approach depends on the existing attic, materials, ventilation, and climate.

The details matter

Moisture management, installation quality, and written warranty terms are part of the assessment.

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SPRAY FOAM INSULATION · CONCEPT VISUAL

Home services

Every home upgrade, one place

Solar, batteries, EV charging, insulation, generators, roofing, heating & cooling, home security and tree services. Availability varies by area. Ask about the service you need in your free energy review.

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Solar panels

All-black solar panels, with system design, permits, installation, utility interconnection and switch-on handled for you.

Home battery storage

Home batteries that pair with solar. Options include Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, Sonnen and Duracell.

EV chargers

Home electric-vehicle charger installation, including the Tesla Wall Connector.

Insulation

Attic, crawl space and spray foam insulation.

Home generators

Whole-home standby generator installation and service.

Roofing

Roof installation, repairs and inspections.

Heating & cooling

HVAC installation, repairs and maintenance.

Home security

Smart cameras, alarm systems, video doorbells and remote monitoring.

Tree services

Tree removal, trimming, storm cleanup and stump grinding.

Solar panels

All-black solar panels, with system design, permits, installation, utility interconnection and switch-on handled for you.

Availability varies by area. Ask about the service you need in your free energy review.

Read before you decide.

Free, no account needed.

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The four things that decide the answer, and how to work through them for your own address.

Solar battery vs. generator

How the two backup options differ on run time, fuel, noise, maintenance and everyday use.

Questions to ask a solar installer

A checklist to take into the appointment, with what a straight answer sounds like.

How to read a solar proposal

What every section of a proposal means, and which assumptions are carrying the savings figure.