Solar Owner Tells All... Well, Some.
What does it really feel like to own a solar system with a battery backup? Well we sat down with one to find out. She shares who pays attention to the production, what she notices on her power bill for the solar credits, and the feeling of independence now that she and her husband have completed their dream system with a backup battery. Additionally she shares her secret to making it as affordable as possible.
What you’ll learn:
•Why Claudia still gets ~9 months of $0 power bills with a partial offset system
•How a home battery keeps essentials running during outages (and how to test it safely)
•Simple maintenance (like occasional panel cleaning)
•Financing tips to avoid getting squeezed by loan + utility bills at the same time
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Chapters
0:00 Cold open — “Don’t sugarcoat it”
0:08 Meet Claudia (long-time customer)
0:24 What’s being installed today? (Home battery)
0:36 Supporting the install crew (local soda stop)
1:02 6–7 years with solar: honest take
2:25 Any issues? Panel cleaning shout-out
3:24 Battery excitement—how to test an outage safely
3:40 Wrap-up & thanks
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About Big Dog Solar
Big Dog Solar Energy, installs and services residential, commercial, and agricultural solar + battery systems across the Mountain West. Since 2008, our in-house team (sales, design, install, and service) has completed thousands of projects, with local crews operating out of regional hubs for faster timelines and long-term support. We help homeowners cut electric bills, add outage backup, and finance smartly—no fluff, just clear numbers and options.
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