Solar Economics & Utility Strategy Basic Investing

Break down leases, PPAs, real electric bills, ROI comparisons, and what it really takes to cut ties with your utility company.

Make solar a financial decision — not an emotional one (4 videos)

Duration: 1 Hour, 11 Minutes, 16 Seconds

Data & Planning Tools

☀️ Solar Production & Output Data

Average Solar Production in California (USA)
https://shrinkthatfootprint.com/average-solar-production-in-california-usa/
How Much Electricity Does an American Home Use? (EIA Data)
https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=97&t=3

🔌 System Design & Technical Setup

How to Wire Solar Panels in Series vs. Parallel
https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/do-you-wire-solar-panels-series-or-parallel

⚡ Energy Consumption & Load Planning

Power Consumption of Typical Household Appliances
https://www.daftlogic.com/information-appliance-power-consumption.htm

💵 Electricity Cost Benchmarks

Average Electricity Bill, Usage & Price per kWh by State (Feb 2026)
https://electricityplans.com/average-electricity-bill-usage-rate-by-state/

The Dark Truth About Solar Leases and PPA's

🏡 Looking for a FREE Sunrun Comparison Quote for your home? Just email me what you are looking for at jack@jackthesolarguy.com

In this video, Jack covers the major truths behind leasing …solar panels in 2025, and what solar leasing companies often do not tell their customers.

▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

0:00 – Intro
0:23 – Origins of Solar Leasing
2:02 – Leasing vs. Owning Solar Panels
5:18 – What Happens if the Leasing Company Goes Out of Business?
9:25 – How Solar Leases Affect the Value of Your Home
11:37 – OutroShow More