Solar vs. Rising Utility Rates: How Locking in Your Power Price Today Could Save You Thousands

If your electricity bill has been creeping up month after month, you’re not imagining it. Across the U.S., utility companies like OG&E, PG&E, and APS are implementing rate increases—some as high as 15%—to cover infrastructure upgrades, meet growing grid demand, and offset inflation. For many homeowners, these changes mean higher costs not just now, but every year going forward.

The good news? Going solar in 2025 gives you a unique advantage: you can lock in your power price for decades—and protect your budget from future utility hikes.

1. Utility Bills Are Climbing Nationwide

From California to Oklahoma, homeowners are feeling the pinch of rising electricity rates.

• The average U.S. residential electricity price rose between 5% and 15% from 2024 to 2025, depending on the state.
• Summer peak rates—when energy demand is highest—are hitting record highs in cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

The trend is clear: electricity will cost more tomorrow than it does today. And that’s before factoring in time-of-use (TOU) surcharges or seasonal pricing spikes.

2. Solar = Price Protection for 25+ Years

When you install solar panels, you’re essentially prepaying for decades of electricity at today’s rates. Instead of being at the mercy of your utility company’s next rate hike, you generate your own power at a predictable, fixed cost.

Imagine two lines on a graph:

• Utility Rates: rising year after year.
• Solar Cost: flat and steady for 25+ years.

That’s the value of energy independence—and why so many homeowners are making the switch now.

3. Battery Bonus: Avoid Peak-Hour Pricing

Pairing your solar system with a home battery takes your savings further. With a battery, you can:

• Store excess solar power during the day.
• Use it at night when rates are highest.
• Keep your home running during outages or grid instability.

In states with TOU pricing—like California, Arizona, and parts of Texas—this strategy can save hundreds more per year by avoiding peak-hour costs.

4. Federal Tax Credit Still Covers 30%

In 2025, the Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit still covers 30% of your total system cost—including batteries. That’s a huge upfront savings, but there’s no guarantee the credit will remain the same in future years. Acting now means locking in the full incentive before any policy changes.

5. What It Looks Like for Your Zip Code

Your exact savings depend on your location, roof space, and current electricity rate. That’s why we offer a custom solar savings report—so you can see exactly how much you could save over the next 25 years.

Don’t wait for your next electric bill to spike.
Book your free solar consultation today and find out how much you could save by locking in your energy rate now.