Understand every
side of the savings.
Look beyond the advertised discount. The useful number is what remains after your subscription cost and any fees.
Credit value.
Minus total cost.
A credit discount is not automatically a discount on your entire electricity bill.
If a plan charges $90 for $100 of bill credits, the difference is $10 before other fees. The rest of your bill may still include electricity use, delivery and other charges.
Request a written example using the actual project’s pricing. Check for price changes, minimum charges and any costs beyond the subscription.
These resources describe specific programs or general educational guidance. They do not establish Pinnacle Solar availability or affiliation.
Example only. This is not a quote or a savings promise. Actual credits, costs, fees and timing depend on the project and agreement.
A calculator
for clarity.
Change the hypothetical credit amount and discount to see the relationship.
This is an educational calculation using numbers you choose. It is not based on your electricity usage, your utility or a live project. It does not estimate eligibility or actual savings.
In this example, the additional fee exceeds the credit discount and creates a net cost.
Assumes the full credit is applied and the chosen percentage discounts that credit. Actual contracts may calculate charges differently. The fee slider illustrates how costs can reduce or exceed the benefit.
Know what to expect
in your inbox.
Billing arrangements depend on the utility and program. Confirm yours before subscribing.
Separate billing
Your utility bill shows solar credits. A separate invoice charges for the subscription. Compare both statements and their billing periods to see the overall effect.
Consolidated billing
Some programs show subscription charges and credits together on the utility bill. Ask where they appear and how any balance or unused credits are handled.
Solar output varies, and credits may arrive after the related generation period. A project in development may not begin producing immediately. Ask when payments start, when credits start and how delays are handled.
These resources describe specific programs or general educational guidance. They do not establish Pinnacle Solar availability or affiliation.
The smaller utility bill
is only part of the picture.
A hypothetical separate-billing example. These are made-up amounts, not an offer or estimate for your account.
The 10% discount in this illustration applies to the $100 credit. It does not reduce the entire $160 bill by 10%. A required fee would reduce the difference further; some pricing arrangements can produce net costs. Review the actual terms.
These resources describe specific programs or general educational guidance. They do not establish Pinnacle Solar availability or affiliation.
Know the terms before you join.
Keep a simple checklist beside any community solar offer.
Call Pinnacle Solar with your questions.