Two different paths.
Start with your priorities.
A subscription to shared solar and an installation on your property involve different agreements, costs and responsibilities.
This comparison focuses on a typical off-site subscription and a typical on-site installation. Ownership, loans, leases and power-purchase agreements can differ substantially.
Where are the panels?
At a shared project away from the subscribing property.
On your property or building.
What am I agreeing to?
An allocation and subscription under a project-specific agreement.
An equipment purchase, financing, lease or other installation agreement.
What does the property need?
A compatible electric account and eligible service location; no rooftop installation for the off-site model.
Suitable property conditions, permissions, design and installation approvals.
How should I compare costs?
Credits received minus subscription charges and all fees.
Total equipment/contract costs, financing, maintenance and applicable energy benefits.
Who looks after the equipment?
The project’s responsible parties, as described in its arrangements.
Responsibility depends on equipment ownership, warranties and service agreements.
What if I move?
Review transfer rules, utility boundaries, notice and final billing.
Review property-sale obligations, equipment ownership and any financing/lease transfer.
Does it provide backup power?
A standard off-site subscription does not provide home backup.
Backup generally requires a suitably configured system; panels alone do not establish outage protection.
These resources describe specific programs or general educational guidance. They do not establish Pinnacle Solar availability or affiliation.
What matters most
for your situation?
Your answer may depend on whether you rent, how long you expect to stay and how much responsibility you want to take on.
Your property
Do you own the property and want equipment installed? Is the roof suitable? If you rent, start with your electric billing arrangement.
Your full costs
Use a comparable time period and include fees, price changes and any financing costs. Do not compare one advertised percentage alone.
Your flexibility
Consider moving, changing usage, cancellation, transfer restrictions and the length of each agreement.
Start with the right questions.
Understand your utility, the project and the terms before you subscribe.
Call Pinnacle Solar with your questions.