The cost of electricity from utilities continue to rise over time. Since 1970, that cost has risen more than 3% per year on average nationwide. PG&E California has enacted aggressive price increases at more than 10% due to infrastructure improvements and wildfire prevention. In comparison, electricity from solar energy has a fixed cost per kilowatt hour. Going solar eliminates the concern of rising electricity rates and secures your cost of power at a lower rate than current utilities. Pairing your solar panels with a solar battery system allows you to keep your appliances and lights running even when the grid goes down.