Your Trusted Solar Learning Center: Verified Resources Every Homeowner Can Rely On

Accurate, Up-to-Date Information From the Nation’s Most Reliable Energy Authorities

The True Cost of Utility Power (and Why It Keeps Rising)

Electricity rates rise almost every single year—and not because homeowners are using more power. Utilities are raising prices to cover the cost of replacing old, failing grid infrastructure, repairing storm damage, expanding capacity for AI and data centers, and maintaining aging power plants. According to national data, utility companies continue increasing fees faster than income growth, leaving most households paying significantly more each year for the same amount of electricity. SunSell Pro helps homeowners understand these increases and finally see how solar compares in real terms.

Why Solar Is Now Cheaper Than Utility Power for Most Homes

Most homeowners don’t realize it yet, but solar energy has quietly become cheaper than traditional electricity in most states. The cost of installing solar panels has dropped significantly over the past decade, while utility rates continue rising with no end in sight. When you compare the lifetime cost of solar energy—including incentives, tax credits, and stable monthly payments—to the unpredictable increases of utility bills, solar wins almost every time. SunSell Pro helps homeowners discover their actual savings instantly.

Official U.S. Government Solar & Energy Resources

U.S. Energy Information Administration

U.S Electricity Prices Continue Steady Increase
- Residential Electricity Prices are expected to increase 13%-18% in the near future.
- https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=65284
Artificial Intelligence and the increasing demand for it is going to push the price of electricity higher and faster than ever before
- https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-and-ai

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Solar Energy Overview
- Comprehensive information on solar technologies, including photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP).
- https://www.energy.gov/topics/solar-energy
How Does Solar Work?
- Explains how solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy.
- https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/how-does-solar-work
Homeowner's Guide to Going Solar
- A guide to help homeowners decide if solar energy is right for them.
- https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/homeowners-guide-going-solar
Planning a Home Solar Electric System
- Steps to follow when planning to power your home with solar energy.
- https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/planning-home-solar-electric-system
Solar Energy Resources
- A collection of resources for consumers, professionals, government officials, and job seekers.
- https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-energy-resources

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Solar Energy Basics
- An overview of how solar energy can be used to heat, cool, and light homes and businesses.
- https://www.nrel.gov/research/re-solar
PVWatts Calculator
- A tool to estimate the energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected PV systems.
- https://pvwatts.nrel.gov/
Solar Resource Data, Tools, and Maps
- Access to solar geospatial data and tools for the U.S. and international regions.
- https://www.nrel.gov/gis/solar

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Local Renewable Energy: Solar
- Information on solar power purchase agreements and their benefits.
- https://www.epa.gov/statelocalenergy/local-renewable-energy-solar
Solar for All
- Details on the Solar for All program, aiming to provide solar energy access to low-income and disadvantaged communities.
- https://www.epa.gov/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund/solar-all

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Solar Power for Your Home
- Guidance on options for using solar power at home, including buying, leasing, or signing a power purchase agreement.

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/solar-power-your-home

Official State Solar & Energy Resources for All 14 Regions We Serve

To help homeowners make informed decisions, we provide direct access to verified state energy agencies, consumer protection offices, incentive databases, and renewable energy programs. These links come directly from government websites and utility commissions—giving you reliable information without the marketing fluff.

🌎 STATE-BY-STATE OFFICIAL RESOURCES

Maine (ME)

Efficiency Maine — Energy programs & rebates
Maine Public Utilities Commission — Consumer protections & electric rates
Renewable Energy Programs – Maine.gov

New Hampshire (NH)

NH Department of Energy – Renewable Programs
Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
NH Consumer Protection & Energy Services

Vermont (VT)

Vermont Department of Public Service – Energy Division
Vermont Public Utility Commission
VT Clean Energy Development Fund

Pennsylvania (PA)

PA Energy Programs Office
PA Public Utility Commission (PUC)
Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Program

Ohio (OH)

Ohio Public Utilities Commission — Consumer Rate Info
Ohio Department of Development – Energy
Renewable Energy Portfolio Resources (OEPA)

Wisconsin (WI)

Focus on Energy – WI
Wisconsin PSC – Utility Regulation & Rates
Renewable Incentives – DSIRE Wisconsin

Missouri (MO)

Missouri Division of Energy
Missouri Public Service Commission
MO Renewable Energy Incentive Programs

Virginia (VA)

Virginia Department of Energy
VA State Corporation Commission – Electric Rates
VA Incentives – Clean Energy Resources

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona Residential Solar Resources – AZ.gov
Arizona Corporation Commission – Utilities
AZ Solar Incentives (DSIRE Arizona)

Georgia (GA)

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA)
Georgia Public Service Commission – Electric Rates
GA Renewable Energy Incentives

Colorado (CO)

Colorado Energy Office
Colorado PUC – Utility Oversight
CO Renewable Energy Incentives

Oregon (OR)

Oregon Department of Energy
Oregon PUC – Residential Rate Info
Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program

Delaware (DE)

Delaware Energy Programs – DNREC
Delaware Public Service Commission
DE Green Energy Program

Washington, D.C. (DC)

DC SREC Program (DOEE)
DC Public Service Commission
Renewable Portfolio Standard Information – DC.gov