: Because they didn't own the panels, the Millers were ineligible for the federal tax credit and other local incentives; those benefits went straight to the leasing company. The Garcias: The Long-Term Investors (Buying)
: When a squirrel chewed through a wire, the leasing company handled the repair for free, as they owned and maintained the system. leasing vs buying solar
This is the story of two neighbors, the Millers and the Garcias, who both decided to "go solar" in early 2026. While their roofs looked identical from the street, the fine print of their contracts told two very different financial stories. The Millers: The Immediate Savers (Leasing) : Because they didn't own the panels, the