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Solar quotes & pricing
Proposal Autopsy: The Lease Dressed as Ownership
Walkthrough of a WNY PPA proposal whose language reads like a purchase. Where the lease reveals itself and what to ask before signing.
4/18/20261 min readBest for: Readers comparing a clear ownership quote to a PPA dressed as one

Related: Full quote audit, Sales script bingo

Bills & rates
What Happens to Solar Financing When You Sell Your House?
How loans, leases, PPAs, and HELOCs behave at the closing table, and the questions to ask before you sign so a future sale stays simple.
4/14/2026Updated Apr 15, 20263 min readBest for: Homeowners who want to protect resale optionality

Related: Full quote audit, Solar financing & your bill

Bills & rates
Loan vs HELOC vs Lease vs PPA: Which One Fits Your Home?
A homeowner-first comparison of the four main ways to pay for solar and battery in New York, with honest pros, tradeoffs, and watch-outs for each.
4/11/2026Updated Apr 15, 20263 min readBest for: Homeowners ready to choose between ownership and third-party structures

Related: Solar financing & your bill, Full quote audit

Bills & rates
Solar Financing in New York in 2026: What Changed, What Still Works
Solar financing in New York in 2026: plain-English guide to loans, leases, PPAs, HELOCs, and community solar for NY homeowners. What the 2026 incentive landscape changed, what still works, and the numbers that decide whether any of it is worth it for your house.
4/10/2026Updated Apr 15, 20265 min readBest for: Homeowners comparing financing options across solar and battery projects

Related: Solar financing & your bill, Solar cost calculator