Households Support Renewable Energy in New Report: How to Save with Long Island Solar
The Energy Transition Barometer 2026, released by global market research firm Ipsos, has found that most households support renewable energy investment. The data revealed that over half of families find household energy bills are becoming harder to pay, while most support renewable energy investment as a hedge against rising rates.
If you’re on Long Island, you don’t need to wait for utility providers and grid-scale generation companies to invest in affordable energy. You can install residential solar on your rooftop and see savings as soon as the system goes live.
What Households are Saying About Energy Costs
According to the Energy Transition Barometer 2026, households are finding it harder to pay their bills, while they also worry that the rising needs of AI data centers will affect energy security.
- 52% of households found it hard to pay their energy bills in the previous 12 months.
- 67% support investment in renewable energy and battery energy storage systems.
- 35% believe that their region has the infrastructure and energy to support AI data centers.
As a resident of Long Island, you already have experience with high electricity rates and yearly hikes. As energy demands increase, the costs are likely to rise. You can install home solar panels to reduce your monthly bill and rely less on the energy delivered by PSEG-LI.
The Benefits of Residential Solar for Long Island Families
Solar panels create savings by reducing the amount of electricity you take from the grid.
- Solar powers your home during the day, reducing how much you owe to PSEG LI at the end of the month.
- An optional solar battery installation can maximize your savings by storing electricity and offsetting your evening usage.
- Excess solar production generates credits on your utility account, helping to offset the times of year when you need more energy from the grid.
Solar can generate significant savings, with your entire system paying for itself within the first 8 to 10 years. Residential solar panels last for 25+ years, so once your system hits its payback period, all the savings are effectively a return on your investment.
Get a Free Estimate and Cost/Benefit Analysis
You don’t need to guess about potential savings and the payback period. Power Solutions, one of the top-rated solar contractors on Long Island, can provide a detailed cost/benefit analysis based on your energy needs.
We can install residential solar through a convenient and affordable prepaid lease. The Participate Energy Program leverages commercial tax credits to give you an upfront discount on your lease. Alternatively, you can buy solar outright or finance it. $0-down financing is available for approved borrowers.
Start with your free solar estimate online, and see how installing solar in Suffolk or Nassau County can protect you from constant rate hikes and give you long-term energy independence. If you’re ready to talk to a Long Island solar specialist, you can reach out to us at (631) 348-0001 today.
