Will I claim any state or federal incentives with Prio?

No. Since Certasun owns the system, Certasun will claim federal and local incentives and pass them on to you in the form of a low upfront prepayment. You will not claim any incentives directly.

Will I have monthly payments?

No! With Prio, you pay for all of the energy your system will produce over 15 years up front. You pre-payment will be split into three payments: the first due at signing, the second once we receive all permits, and the third after the system is operational.

Can I add a battery to Prio?

Absolutely! We offer Powerwall 3 and Powerwall 3 Expansion Units for an additional, low prepayment.

What if I sell my house during the 15-year term?

That’s not a problem, you just need to let us know! When you sell your home, you’ll transfer your Prio agreement to the new homeowner, who will then continue to benefit from the electricity savings from the solar system. If you prefer, you can instead purchase the system outright and include it with the sale of your home.

What happens at the end of the 15-year term?

Prio offers flexible end-of-term options. You can choose to either renew your agreement, purchase the system outright, or have us remove the system at no additional cost.

Can I buy the system at some point?

Yes. You have the option to buy the system after five years or at the end of the 15-year term. You can buy it anytime if sell your home.

Prio™ Prepaid Solar Service

Low upfront cost, long-term savings, and a stress-free solar experience.

Discover a smarter, simpler way to switch to solar energy with Prio, Certasun’s prepaid solar service. Prio is our response to changing federal solar incentives, and is designed to maximize your long-term savings. It is available exclusively to Certasun customers served by ComEd in northern Illinois.

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What is Prio?

Prio is a prepaid solar service. Instead of purchasing a system, with Prio you prepay for 15 years of electricity produced by a solar system Certasun will install at your home.

Certasun will own the system, so you won’t be responsible for maintenance, insurance, or repairs. All that is on us.

BENEFITS OF PRIO

Opting for Prio means opting for convenience, savings, and reliability. Your upfront payment includes:

15 years of energy at a fixed, low rate and guaranteed production

No monthly payments or financing

Maintenance, repairs, and insurance

Passthrough of value of federal tax credit normally available only to businesses

Top-tier equipment installed by local experts (Certasun!)

With Prio, you can enjoy the the benefits of solar affordably and without worry.

How is Prio Different?

Prio is not a lease or a loan. You don’t need to secure financing or commit to regular monthly payments. You pay up front, in three installments, while we build the system.

Prio is not a purchase, either. Certasun will own and maintain the system.

Prio is offered by a local company (Certasun), not a national finance company or bank.

Finally, you’ll benefit immediately from state, utility, and federal incentives, which are factored into your up-front payment.

What Does Prepaying for Energy Mean?

Your specific Prio electricity rate will depend on both your system size and its productivity. But let’s take as an example a system with a locked-in Prio rate of eight cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), that is projected to produce 100,000 kWh over 15 years (which is pretty typical). Your total prepayment (and total cost) would be $8,000.

Compare that to staying with ComEd, with a current rate of over 17 cents per kWh. Even assuming they don’t raise prices at all for fifteen years (a big assumption, and not actually what we expect), the same energy would cost $17,000!

Prio Frequently Asked Questions

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Prefer a different path? Choose low monthly payments with a lease, purchase a system outright with cash, or choose between our loan options. Whatever your goals are, we’ll help you transition to solar with a plan that works for you.

“Certasun’s teams, including sales, system design, installation and commissioning, were wonderful. The proposal was upfront in costs and incentives and the installation teams were professional in their work and took care to clean up afterwards.”

PRADEEP A., BURR RIDGE, ILLINOIS

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