Real Goods Solar intros PowerSavings plan

SAN RAFAEL, USA: National solar powerhouse Real Goods Solar recently introduced new financing and purchasing options available to homeowners throughout California and Colorado that offer all of the benefits of solar power typically with no upfront investment.

The new Real Goods Solar PowerSavings Plan provides flexibility that makes going solar easier and more affordable then ever before. Unlike other power purchase programs currently on the market, it gives homeowners an affordable option to own the system after six years. A typical homeowner can now add solar to their home for no money down and pay less monthly than their current electric bill.

According to the US Energy Information Administration (USEIA), while solar energy use is on the rise in the United States, it still makes up less than 1 percent of total energy produced. Cost is often cited as one of the key reasons US consumers are resistant to embracing renewable energy. Growing awareness about proven, off-the-shelf technology concerns about rising fossil fuel costs, energy security and supplies, coupled with Real Goods' new PowerSavings Plan, mean that deployment of solar energy will likely expand significantly in the country.

"It is more affordable than ever for homeowners to go green with solar power," said John Schaeffer, founder residential president of Real Goods Solar, "By having options that allow residential customers to live a more sustainable lifestyle with solar power with zero cash outlay, we are eliminating cost as a hurdle for homeowners looking to reduce their carbon footprint and their dependence on fossil fuels. With lower utility bills and zero money down, going solar is a no brainer."