1st Light Energy
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4.1
Overall Score
Author: Kaitlyn Short
Founded in 2005, 1st Light Energy provides solar energy services to residential, commercial, and non-profit entities of all sizes. The company is an authorized SolarWorld installer that does not subcontract any of its work. 1st Light Energy offers its services in 16 states.
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The Good
- Variety of Payment Options
- Respectable Partners
- State Availability
Variety of Payment Options
1st Light Energy offers a variety of payment options, including outright purchase, loan, and lease. With multiple options to choose from, 1st Light customers have the flexibility to find a payment method that best suits their needs. According to the 1st Light Energy website, its most popular options are the loan and lease. With the loan, customers can go solar for $0 down with interest rates as low as 2.99 percent. Customers will own their power, increase their home equity value, and earn upwards of 70 percent lifetime energy savings. With the lease, customers can go solar for $0 down and lock in their energy rates with no maintenance and no risk. Plus, customers will save between 30 and 50 percent on energy costs.
Respectable Partners
1st Light Energy is a SolarWorld authorized installer. In addition, the company is proudly partnered with LG, Hanwha, and SolarEdge.
State Availability
1st Light Energy offers its services in 16 different states: California, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Hawaii. Many companies only operate in one or two states, so 1st Light has an advantage over these companies in its ability to serve more customers.
The Bad
- No PPAs
No PPAs
1st Light Energy does not offer power purchase agreements (PPAs).
The Bottom Line
1st Light Energy is a well-established solar company with several years of experience in the industry. The company provides service in 16 states, and offers a number of payment options. However, the company does not offer PPAs.
