Firefly Solar helps Paul lock in his power bills before retirement

Paul and his wife want fixed, predictable bills by the time they both retire, and solar is part of the plan. Their system is set to be paid off right as they retire, and it went in on install day exactly as promised.

Planning for retirement with fixed costs

Paul and his wife bought their home 23 years ago, when their oldest was 14 and in junior high and their youngest was six. They stayed put through the school years on purpose. “You can move a child in elementary, move a child in high school, but never move a child in middle school.”

Now they’re planning the next chapter. Paul wants their bills at a fixed rate by the time they’ve both retired, and solar is a big part of that plan: their system is set to be paid off right in time for retirement. It’s the same thinking behind their hybrid car. Move another slice of their income into a fixed cost now, so there’s one less thing to worry about later.

Why did Paul choose Firefly Solar?

Paul liked that Firefly wasn’t pushy. Their solar representative gave direct answers, and Paul never had to chase him for information. When questions came up, they were answered in a timely manner.

What was installation day like?

Firefly gave Paul a window of six to seven hours for the install. By his count, the crew finished in six hours and 59 minutes.

The electrician stood out. Paul calls him very, very efficient, and the cleanest tradesman he has ever seen. He cleaned up after himself, so Paul and his wife weren’t left pulling insulation out of the ceiling afterward.

What’s next for Paul?

Paul and his wife are considering a fully electric car. If they make the switch, they’re thinking about calling Firefly back to see about adding more panels on the garage. If you’re planning the same move, here’s how EV charging works with solar.

In the meantime, Paul sees his solar payments as a means to an end:

“It’s not, ‘Oh, God, we have to pay.’ It’s like, ‘Okay, we only have this many more months to go, then we’ll never have to do it again.’”

Paul shared their own experience. Every home is different: your system, costs, and bill credits depend on your energy use, roof, system size, utility rates, and available incentives.