A neighbor’s referral sparked Brandon’s switch to clean energy

“After installing the Lunar System, our monthly bill dropped by nearly 80%. It gave us a sense of control we’d never felt with energy before.”

For Brandon, the journey to solar and battery started right across the street. His neighbors, the Millers, had rebuilt their home and added solar. They had done the homework, compared multiple bids, and chosen an installation partner they trusted. Brandon respected their process and judgment. “If it worked for them, I knew it could work for us too. It helps when someone you know and trust has already done the homework,” he said.

Big bills made the decision urgent

With two young daughters, a hot tub, AC, and the recent addition of an electric car, household energy costs were climbing fast. 

“We finally had the bandwidth to act, and the bill was a big motivator,” Brandon explained. “When I looked at all of our household expenses, energy stood out as one of the highest. I wanted to start chipping away at that cost first.” 

At one point, the monthly utility bill reached $750. After adding solar and the Lunar System, the bill dropped to about $125, a savings of nearly 80% which was right in line with the forecast.

Visibility changes behavior

The biggest surprise came once the system was turned on. “During the app walk through with my installation partner, we saw a sudden spike in energy usage. We walked around the house trying to figure it out and then realized it was the hot tub heater. The app made it obvious and we suddenly had real-time visibility into how we use energy. It was transformative.” Now, Brandon’s family can see solar production, battery status, and home consumption in real time. “You don’t have to change anything, but the information is there if you want to. The control is empowering.”

A solar and battery system built for the future

The family lives in a smaller ranch style home, but expansion is on the horizon. Knowing the system could scale gave Brandon confidence. “Every ‘what if’ had an answer,” he said. “If we wanted to expand the footprint of our house in the future and needed additional energy and power, it was clear that the Lunar System could grow with us.”

He also enrolled in a Virtual Power Plant program, which compensates homeowners for sharing stored battery power during peak demand. “It feels like being part of a team, helping keep the lights on in my community,” Brandon said.

Trust matters more than the lowest bid

Looking back, Brandon credits his neighbors and a comfortable, no-pressure process for helping him make the leap. He especially valued his installation partner. “He was knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything, and never came across as salesy or pushy. It felt like he genuinely had our best interests in mind.”

That trust made all the difference. “We plan to be here for a long time, so it wasn’t about chasing the cheapest price, it was about choosing the right product and the right partner.”

FAQs about Brandon’s experience

1. Why pair solar with a battery?
Solar alone doesn’t power your home in an outage. A battery provides backup, lowers costs under time-of-use rates, and can export when it’s most valuable.

2. How much can bills drop with solar and a battery?
Every home is different, but Brandon’s monthly bill fell from about $750 to $125 after installation, an ~80% savings.

3. Will it work with high-usage items like EVs and hot tubs?
Yes. Brandon powers a hot tub, AC, and an electric car with the Lunar System. It manages how it uses energy from solar or grid power to power our lifestyle 

4. Can the system expand in the future?
Yes. Solar panels can be relocated during remodels, and additional Lunar Battery capacity can be added, if more power is needed.

5. What is the benefit of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)?
Brandon enrolled in a VPP program, which rewards homeowners for sharing stored battery power during peak demand. He’ll be compensated for the energy he provides, while also helping keep the grid stable for his community.

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