Many Oregon families have been experiencing painful power bills in recent years. As energy prices rise and utility companies raise rates, it’s becoming harder and harder to keep up! Plus, with more regular power outages, power from the utility has become less reliable.
That’s why lots of Oregon families are turning to solar panels and battery backup! They’re saying goodbye to expensive bills, constant rates hikes, and dangerous power outages by installing solar + battery!
The Challenge: Huge Power Bills + Power Outages
Wes and his family were suffering through painful power bills that hit $300 or more per month! They were paying PGE thousands of dollars per year. And year after year, PGE raised their rates, costing Wes and his family more and more.
What’s even worse, power outages have become more common in recent years in Oregon. Major utilities have struggled to keep the lights on in bad storms and major natural disasters. This has left thousands of Oregon families without power and without security for days or weeks at a time!
All together, this has placed increasing costs and increasing anxiety for Wes’ family and so many other families across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
The Solution: Solar + Battery Backup Reduces Power Bills, Protects Families
Wes and his family chose to install a solar energy system paired with battery backup to combat painful power bills and dangerous power outages. Solar helps reduce reliance on the utility day-to-day, while the battery adds what matters most during outages: backup power that keeps essential loads running when the grid goes down.
The Results: Cheap Power, Great Protection
Now that Wes and his family have solar panels paired with battery backup, his power bills have decreased significantly! No longer is he paying over $300 per month to his utility company, and he no longer has to worry about annual utility rate hikes. He’s producing his own power and has broken free or relying solely on the utility company.
And with battery backup, his family no longer has to worry about power outages that leave them without lights, heating, AC, refrigeration, security equipment, or other vital electrical appliance. As soon as a power outages is detected, the battery kicks in to keep the family safe and sound.
Why Battery Backup Matters
Solar alone is a huge step toward lower bills, but battery backup is what protects your time and routine when the power goes out. For a family, that can mean:
- Keeping the lights on (improving safety and security)
- Maintaining heating and cooling, keeping the family safe and comfortable
- Power fridge and freezers, ensuring food doesn’t go to waste and add to costs of a power outage
- Keep home and family safe during severe weather and dangerous natural disasters.
Thinking About Solar + Battery?
If you’ve been thinking about adding battery backup or pairing it with solar panels, Green Ridge Solar can help you understand your options and design a system that fits your priorities (energy savings, outage protection, and long-term value).
Get your solar and battery analysis today and see what a solar + battery system could look like for your home.
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