Amy – Lady Lake, FL

The cooperative’s assistance helped me make switching to solar possible.

Amy – Lady Lake, FL
System size: 8.96 kW

Why did you decide to go solar?

I’ve always been ecological-minded, but most options have been too expensive for me. But, between the co-op being there to help with the process, and lower the cost, and the federal tax credit, I was able to move forward. Plus if we stay in this house, it will be eventually be paid for with no to low electric bills.

Did anything surprise you about going solar?

I was surprised by the existence of the co-op. It was a fairly quick install. You can get as involved or not with the co-op option. I didn’t have a lot of time to invest into learning all the details, but felt comfortable with this way of doing it. Before the co-op, we had several vendors come out, but they all seemed like schister salesmen.

Why did you choose to go solar with Solar United Neighbors? What benefits did you experience going solar with a co-op?

To lower the price, to have help in the decisions, to have a support base.

Do you have any data about your solar system performance? What electricity savings have you seen since going solar?

My normal bill was $171 a month. My first solar bill was $2.38.

What advice would you give to someone considering going solar?

Go with a co-op.