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Solar and battery news, practical guides, and updates for homeowners in Tucson and Southern Arizona.

LightReach Solar Lease + Tesla Powerwall 3: A New Solar Option for Southern Arizona

Learn how a LightReach solar lease from Desert Solar Energy lets Southern Arizona homeowners get solar plus a Tesla Powerwall 3 with no large upfront purchase, included maintenance and long-term production protection.

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Concert+Propel Solar: A New Path to Solar Ownership in Arizona

Concert+Propel offers Arizona homeowners a new way to finance solar and battery storage while providing a pathway toward system ownership. The program uses a prepaid energy agreement to potentially lower the cost of going solar, includes monitoring and maintenance during the initial service period, and allows homeowners to transition toward ownership after five years. Learn how Concert+Propel works and how it compares with purchasing or traditionally financing a solar system.

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What Is a Prepaid Solar Lease? A New Way to Go Solar in Arizona

A prepaid solar lease offers Arizona homeowners a new way to go solar with a lower upfront cost and no monthly lease payments. Through Desert Solar Energy’s Participate Energy Prepaid Lease, homeowners can benefit from solar without traditional credit requirements, easily transfer the agreement when selling their home, and have the option to purchase the system later. Learn how prepaid solar leases work and why they may be an attractive alternative to purchasing solar with cash.

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TEP Rate Increase 2026: What Tucson Homeowners Need to Know

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is proposing another increase to residential electricity rates, with the latest proposal potentially raising a typical customer’s bill by approximately 11.6%. As the Arizona Corporation Commission reviews the request, Tucson homeowners could soon face higher monthly electricity costs—especially during the hot summer months. Learn what TEP is proposing, why rates could increase, and how solar and battery storage can help reduce your long-term exposure to rising utility costs.

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