Purchase Options

Flexible Financing for
Residential Solar

Cash purchase, financing, and
lease options designed around your home,
your budget, and real savings.

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Flexible Solar Purchase & Financing Options for California Homes

From full ownership to flexible leasing, CS&E offers solar purchase options designed for California homeowners who want control, clarity, and long-term savings.

With electricity rates on the rise and programs evolving, choosing the right solar financing option matters more than ever. Our solutions are built to deliver lasting savings, predictable energy costs, and peace of mind for years to come, backed by dependable performance and clear, straightforward options.

Discover your financing options below and begin your solar journey by requesting a consultation with your local solar expert.

Residential Solar Financing Options

Every homeowner’s situation is different. That’s why we offer a range of financing and lease options designed to support each homeowner’s financial needs.

Cash Purchase

System ownership offers the strongest long-term value and the highest lifetime savings.

  • No monthly payments
  • Maximum return over the life of the solar system
  • Ideal for homeowners planning to stay either long-term or short-term
  • Add value to your property

Solar Financing (Loan Options)

Financing allows you to own your system while spreading the cost over time.

  • No upfront cost
  • Affordable monthly payments
  • Full ownership benefits
  • Maximizes your return on investment

Solar Lease Options

With a solar lease, the system is owned by the lessor, while CS&E installs and maintains the solar equipment on your property. You pay a monthly rate for the clean energy the system produces, without the responsibility of system ownership.

Here’s how the process works:

  • Our engineers design a custom solar and battery backup system for your home or business based on your energy usage, roof layout, location and property-specific factors.
  • CS&E manages all permits, installation, inspections, and interconnection applications.
  • You pay an agreed-upon rate designed to be lower than your utility rate and begin saving right away.
  • CS&E handles system monitoring, performance checks, and warranty management for the life of the agreement.

Residential Solar Financing Comparison

Actual savings and eligibility vary based on energy usage, roof conditions, and system design. Options are reviewed during consultation.
Feature Cash Purchase Solar Financing Solar Lease
System Ownership Homeowner Homeowner Lessor
Upfront Cost Full system cost Low to none $0
Monthly Payment None Flexible loan payments Agreed lease payments
Monitoring & Support CS&E CS&E CS&E
Equipment Warranties Manufacturer-backed Manufacturer-backed Manufacturer-backed
Battery Backup Available Available Available
Best Suited For Long/short-term
homeowners
Owners seeking
flexibility
Cost-focused
homeowners

 

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