Arligton Solar Battery Installation The Light Battery Program™
Add a battery, receive a $54 monthly credit, and store your solar power for when your home needs it most.
Electricity Use Peaks After the Sun Goes Down
Many homeowners in Arlington installed solar expecting their electric bills to drop dramatically.
But many solar homeowners still see $120–$200 monthly electricity bills.
The reason is simple:
Solar panels generate most of their electricity during the middle of the day, but homes often use the most electricity in the evening.
In many Arlington homes, electricity usage increases when:
• Air conditioning continues running after sunset
• Families return home from work and school
• Appliances and electronics are used at night
Without energy storage, solar energy produced earlier in the day is often not available when the home needs it most.
The Export vs. Import Problem
Most solar systems operate the same way.
During the day:
• Solar panels generate electricity
• Extra energy is exported to the grid
Later in the evening:
• Solar production stops
• Electricity is purchased from the grid
This means many homeowners end up:
Selling solar power cheaply during the day
and
buying electricity back later at full price.
Even though their solar system produced enough energy overall.
How the Light Battery Program™ Changes the Math
Battery storage allows your solar system to store excess energy during the day.
Instead of exporting that power to the grid, the battery saves it.
That stored energy can then power your home during the evening when electricity demand is highest.
The Light Battery Program™ includes a fixed $54 monthly battery credit, which helps offset the cost of the battery.
Example scenario.
Typical Arlington solar homeowner:
Remaining electric bill:
$150/month
With the Light Battery Program™
Battery lease: $85/month
Battery credit: –$54/month
Effective battery cost: about $31/month
Instead of exporting solar energy and buying electricity later, homeowners can store their solar power and use it when their home actually needs it.
A Battery Upgrade Designed for Existing Solar Systems
The Light Battery Program™ was designed specifically for homeowners who already have solar installed.
The program includes:
• Battery storage installation
• A participating electricity provider
• A fixed $54 monthly battery credit
• 1:1 net metering structure under the program
• Backup power capability during outages
Most batteries cost around $85–$95 per month depending on configuration.
After the $54 credit, many homeowners see an effective cost close to $31/month.
This allows homeowners to:
• Store more of their solar energy
• Reduce electricity purchased from the grid
• Add backup power protection
Before and After Adding Battery Storage
Before installing a battery:
Solar powers the home during the day
Extra energy exported to the grid
Electricity purchased from the grid at night
Typical remaining bill:
~$150/month
After installing a battery:
Solar energy stored during the day
Stored energy powers the home in the evening
Battery lease: $85/month
Battery credit: –$54/month
Effective cost:
~$31/month
Actual results depend on:
• Solar system size
• Household electricity usage
• Electric plan
• Battery capacity
But the goal remains simple:
Use the solar power your system already produces.
The Light Battery Program™ May Be Right If You:
Already have solar
Experience high summer cooling bills
Export significant midday energy
Want more predictable monthly structure
Prefer lease over large upfront financing
Want backup protection
Arlington homeowners value:
Stability
Practical savings
Long-term home investment protection
Battery integration supports those priorities.
See If Your Arlington Solar System Qualifies
Not every solar system is compatible with a battery upgrade.
Our team reviews:
• Solar system size
• Inverter compatibility
• Electric provider
• Energy usage patterns
This helps determine whether the Light Battery Program™ can reduce your electric bill.
Check if your Arlington home qualifies today.
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The $54 monthly credit is available under the current participating retail plan used within The Light Battery Program™. Eligibility and plan terms are reviewed prior to enrollment.
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Eligible homeowners enrolled in the participating retail plan receive 1:1 net metering under current plan terms. Details are confirmed before activation.
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The Light Battery Program™ is primarily structured as a lease model to reduce upfront investment compared to traditional purchase financing.
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Total bill impact depends on system size, usage patterns, and rate structure. Many homeowners reduce evening grid exposure significantly, but outcomes vary.
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When configured for backup, the battery can power designated circuits or the home during grid interruptions and recharge from solar during daylight.