Overheard my neighbor say his solar panels cut his electric bill by 80 percent in Phoenix

I used to think residential solar was just a gimmick for rich people, but after he showed me his actual utility statements from last July I started seriously looking into quotes for my own house - anyone else see big savings after switching?

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max_foster25d ago

Wait, are you sure that 80% figure is actually accurate? Most solar setups in Phoenix offset around 60-70% of your bill unless you have a massive battery system. The sun is strong there but you still pull from the grid at night.

barbara_butler25d ago

My neighbor got his system installed last March and his June bill was only $22 compared to what used to be around $210. I was skeptical too until I saw his numbers on paper, it's a pretty big difference. We live in Tucson and after getting quotes I ended up with a 7.2 kW setup that covers about 75% of my yearly usage. The summer months are brutal here but even then my bill dropped from $280 to around $60. The real kicker was when he showed me his net metering credits from the winter months that he rolled over to cover the hot months.