Switch to Solar exists because most solar websites are built to capture your phone number, not to answer your questions. We built the opposite: a research platform that explains how solar actually works in your state — the programs, the costs, the utility rules — before ever asking who you are.
What we do
We publish state and city guides for Hawaii, California, and Illinois built from official program administrators, utility tariff data, and public energy statistics. When you're ready, we offer a free quote-request service that connects you with solar options for your home. Using our research costs nothing and never requires submitting a form.
What we don't do
- We are not a solar installer, and we don't sell or install equipment.
- We don't publish fake reviews, invented ratings, or fabricated install counts. If a number appears on this site, it traces to a public source or a clearly labeled estimate.
- We don't guarantee savings. Solar economics depend on your roof, your usage, your utility, and your installer's pricing.
How we make money
When you request quotes through our forms, we may be compensated by solar companies or lead-purchasing partners for the referral. This compensation supports the free research on this site. It never changes the educational content in our guides, and being mentioned on this website does not automatically mean a company or program is the best option for every homeowner. Read our full Affiliate & Compensation Disclosure.
How we keep content current
Solar policy moves quickly — export programs close, block pricing steps down, credits change. Each guide lists a "last reviewed" date and links to the official source for every program we describe, so you can verify the current details yourself. See our Methodology for how pages are researched and reviewed.
Start with your state
Every state plays by different rules. Begin with the guide written for yours.
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