Since 2021, Wendy has been working with ZECO Energy to transition her home towards full electrification. Through three separate solar installations, battery storage, and the replacement of gas appliances, she has significantly reduced her energy costs while embracing a sustainable lifestyle.
Wendy wanted to reduce her reliance on the grid, eliminate gas bills, and power her home with clean energy. Initially, her monthly gas expenses were around $140, and electricity costs averaged $146 per month. She also had aspirations of transitioning to an electric vehicle and a fully solar-powered household.
Wendy began with a 3.2kW solar system in June 2022. Over time, she expanded her system—first to 9.8kW in March 2023, and finally to 14.8kW in July 2024, along with battery storage. She also replaced her gas heating, hot water, and cooktop with efficient electric alternatives and purchased an EV, which she powers with her own Solar power. In total, her solar investment of $14,000 and home electrification costs of $13,700 put her on the path to grid independence.
“With the support of ZECO Energy, I’ve completely transformed my home. My gas bills are gone, my electricity bills are now in credit some months, and I’m living a more sustainable lifestyle all with a payback period of less than four years.” - Wendy
