A new prepaid lease offering from Participate Energy channels the value of the commercial solar tax credit—up to 30%—straight to California homeowners.
At US Power, we believe solar should be simple, transparent, and make financial sense for homeowners.”— Erik Sords, Senior Energy Consultant, US PowerLOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — US Power, a solar and roofing brokerage that has been serving California homeowners since 2022, today revealed a new collaboration with Participate Energy, made available through its position as a Factory Direct Representative of Axia by Qcells. This partnership provides California homeowners with a prepaid lease program that, according to US Power, can reduce costs by as much as 30% on eligible solar and battery systems, lowering the initial expense of adopting solar while avoiding the obstacles typical of conventional financing.
This offer arrives as many California homeowners seek ways to combat high electricity rates following the expiration of the residential federal tax credit at the close of 2025. Under the Participate Energy prepaid lease, a third party—not the homeowner—claims the commercial solar tax credit available under Section 48E and transfers that value to customers through reduced upfront costs. US Power states that this structure enables homeowners to achieve savings on a scale similar to the 30% credit that previously applied directly to residential purchases, with the precise amount depending on system size and household specifics.
“At US Power, we’ve always believed solar should be simple, transparent, and make financial sense for homeowners,” said Erik Sords, Senior Energy Consultant at US Power. “Through our partnership with Participate Energy and our Factory Direct relationship with Axia by Qcells, we’re able to bring that 30% savings directly to more California families, making it easier to invest in premium solar and battery systems built for the long term.”
The program is currently available to California homeowners. US Power expects it to remain in effect through 2027, aligning with the commercial tax credit’s current phase-out timeline, although no fixed termination date has been established. The company states that its approach with Participate Energy will reflect the same standards it has built through its factory-direct relationship with Qcells: realistic savings forecasts, precise system design, and transparent communication about financing, permitting, and available incentives.
Through this program, homeowners can combine Qcells’ tier-1, American-made solar panels with battery storage—an increasingly crucial pairing under California’s NEM 3.0 rules, which incentivize homeowners more for storing solar energy than for sending it to the grid. US Power notes that the prepaid lease structure is intended to resemble a purchase more than a traditional lease, featuring a defined buyout option after several years of service.
Homeowners interested in a complimentary solar and battery estimate can visit uspowersolar.com to book a consultation with a US Power energy consultant and determine their eligibility for the Participate Energy program.
Marissa Lewis
US Power
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info@uspower.us
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