Generators feel normal because they're everywhere — but a few signs tell you it's quietly draining far more than it should.

The five signs

  • You refuel more than once a day.
  • Servicing and parts are a regular, growing expense.
  • It's your primary source of power, not backup.
  • Noise and fumes affect your home, staff or customers.
  • You've never actually added up a full year of its cost.

What to do about it

If two or more of these sound familiar, a solar system will almost certainly cost less over time — and pay for part of itself in fuel savings. Start with our savings calculator, then a free audit.

Reading is a good start.

Turn it into a system sized for you — run a free audit and see the numbers for your own home or business.

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