In Episode 31 of The Solar Power Hour, host William Grant and co-host Austin Bare go deep on one core question: why are so many solar leases and prepaid PPAs such bad deals for homeowners? Drawing from real competitor contracts they’ve reviewed in Central Illinois, they break down lease escalators, weak roof warranties, vague equipment lists, and the fine print that lets big national players change your system after you’ve signed.

They contrast that with their own approach: 30‑year, third‑party‑backed roof and penetration warranties, structurally sound mounting into the trusses, and clear, black‑and‑white equipment specs. William and Austin also unpack why over 100 residential solar companies have gone out of business in the last two years, what that means for warranties and service, and how poor business practices upstream eventually lan ...