Where Can I Get a Solar Lease?

Solar leases are a new way to go solar, which as the name suggests allows you to lease rather than own a home solar power system. The map below shows the states where solar leases are currently offered. Click on a state to find out which leasing companies currently operate in that state.

In states like California, there are several companies that offer solar leases. To aid in your decision making process, we have compiled a table that compares the terms of each companies lease offering.

Lease Terms	Sungevity	SolarCity	SunRun	groSolar
Length of Lease	10 to 20 years (with 5 year extension option)	20 years (with 5 year extension option)	18-20 years	15 years
Credit Score Requirements	FICO score of 680 or greater	FICO score of 700 or greater	FICO score of 700 or greater	Not stated
$0 down option	√	√	√	√
Free Maintenance and Cleaning	√	√	√	Not stated
Free Monitoring	√	√	√	Not stated
Insurance	√	√	√	Not stated
Performance Guarantee	√	√	√	Not stated
Annual Lease Payment Increase	2.5%	3.9%	3%	Not stated
What happens if I sell my house before the end of the lease	Transfer to new homeowner Prepay remaining lease payments and add it to the asking price (after year 6) Prepay the remaining lease payments and have it removed for free (after Year 6)	Transfer to new homeowner Prepay remaining lease payments and add it to the asking price Prepay the remaining lease payments and having it removed for free	Transfer to new homeowner Prepay remaining lease payments and add it to the asking price Prepay the remaining lease payments and have it removed for free	Not stated
End of lease options	Renew lease Sign a new lease with new equipment Have it removed for free Buy outright	Renew lease Sign a new lease with new equipment Have it removed for free	Renew lease Sign a new lease with new equipment Have it removed for free Buy outright	Renew lease Sign a new lease with new equipment Have it removed for free Buy outright

Not convinced that leasing is the right option for you? or just want more information. Read our Residential Solar Energy Explained blog for a clear overview of the main factors you should consider before going solar.