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Their $4,600 annual electric bill dropped below $800.
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Going solar is one of the best ways to save money on home energy, and a Maine homeowner’s experience has put a number on how big of a difference it can make. 
The stunning reveal took place in Reddit’s r/solarpower after someone asked, “How much did your electricity bill actually drop after going solar?”
In the thread, the homeowner said that their 43 panels can basically power their entire household, including a heat pump dryer, heat pumps for heating and cooling, a well pump, and charging for a plug-in hybrid with around 6,000 miles of driving. All in all, they estimate that they save about $8,000 per year, paying $28 connection fee each month and nothing for oil.
Buying solar panels isn’t the only proven way to reduce electricity bills. Solar leases can also deliver hundreds of dollars in monthly savings without any upfront costs. EasyHome‘s free explorer tool can help you discover potential savings from vetted installers in your area.
Electricity savings depend not only on a household solar setup, consumption habits, and whether you buy or lease, but also on local regulations. 
For the Maine homeowner, 1:1 net metering meant they received full credit from the utility provider for the energy their solar system sent back to the grid. 
Another shared that their $4,600 annual electric bill dropped below $800. After 25 years, their solar production had dipped slightly, while their electricity consumption had increased. Still, they continued to save thousands of dollars on electricity over the year. 
For homeowners comparing installations, EasyHome can help curate competitive bids from local installers. 
With energy prices through the roof, there’s never been a better time to go solar — and EasyHome can help you find the best prices from the best installers in your area.
EasyHome takes the guesswork and headaches out of energy upgrades by showing you estimated savings from a network of vetted local partners. To get started, just enter your ZIP and share a few details about your home — seeing your estimate is really that easy.
EasyHome can also help homeowners explore backup battery storage options. Pairing solar with a battery can maximize savings while allowing you to power your home when the grid goes down, with results depending on the system’s capacity and household demand.
For another Reddit user, the math was simple. After six years of solar ownership, they wrote, “The system has paid for itself.”
Solar panels and heating upgrades can drastically change energy bills. 
• A U.K. homeowner seeking lower retirement bills chose solar and battery storage before a heat pump.
• A New England retiree says solar and heat pumps now cover $7,265 in annual bills.
• A homeowner says solar and a mini-split erased a $100 electricity bill while exporting power.
• An Oregon homeowner bought a 19-kW solar system to cut an $11,000 annual power-and-fuel tab.
• A California homeowner’s $1,200 PG&E bill prompted a solar investment of $65,938 with potential $12,000 savings.
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