What is a Power Purchase Agreement?
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a financial arrangement where Bright Spot Solar installs, owns, and maintains solar equipment on your property at no upfront cost. You simply pay a fixed rate for the clean electricity it produces—typically lower than your current utility rate.
No installation costs, no equipment purchase. We handle everything.
We own and maintain the system for the entire 20-year term.
A flat $0.15/kWh locked in for the full 20-year term — no annual increases.
How PPA Works for You
Site Assessment
We analyze your property and energy usage to design the optimal solar system.
We Install & Own
Bright Spot Solar installs dual-axis trackers on your property at our expense.
You Pay Only for Power
Pay a fixed rate per kWh for solar energy consumed. We handle all maintenance.
Save & Go Green
Enjoy lower electric bills and reduce your carbon footprint for 20+ years.
Benefits that add up.
Everything you’d expect from owning solar — without any of the cost, complexity, or risk.
A flat $0.15/kWh rate — locked in for the full 20-year term. Your solar energy cost never changes, while utility rates typically rise year after year.
- Flat rate: $0.15/kWh for all 20 years
- Only pay passthrough fees from the utility
- Full 20-year term at the same price
- Insulated from utility rate volatility
Purchasing a solar system can cost $30,000–$100,000+. With a PPA, you get all the benefits of solar with zero capital expenditure.
- No equipment purchase required
- No installation costs
- Preserve cash flow for what matters
- Immediate savings from day one
We own, operate, and maintain the system throughout the entire 20-year term. You simply enjoy the clean energy.
- All maintenance and repairs included
- 24/7 system monitoring and optimization
- Insurance coverage provided
- Performance guarantees
Our dual-axis trackers follow the sun throughout the day and seasons, producing up to 45% more energy than fixed-tilt systems.
- Maximum energy harvest from every panel
- Better winter performance
- Covers more of your usage
- Greater savings over time
You’re paying too much.
We fixed that.
New Hampshire has some of the highest electricity rates in the country. A Bright Spot Solar PPA locks you in at nearly half the state average.
NH Utility Average
per kWh
Statewide average as of January 2026 — and typically rising every year.
Bright Spot Solar PPA
per kWh — locked for 20 years
Bright Spot PPA vs. Traditional Options.
Most New Hampshire homeowners get power one of two ways: straight from Eversource (or their local utility), or by switching to a short-term 3rd-party supplier. Both leave you exposed to rising rates and zero local generation. Here’s how a Bright Spot Solar PPA stacks up.
Feature
Option A
Eversource / Local Utility
Option B
3rd-Party Supplier
Option C
Bright Spot Solar PPA
Feature
What You Actually Get
Eversource / Utility
Grid power from distant plants, with occasional “green” claims via renewable credits.
3rd-Party Supplier
Grid power from distant plants — often bundled with RECs sourced from far away.
Bright Spot PPA
Locally produced solar from a dual-axis tracker installed on your property.
Feature
Rate Structure
Eversource / Utility
Confusing: supply + delivery + a dozen mysterious fees and riders.
3rd-Party Supplier
Only the supply portion — you still pay full utility delivery charges on top.
Bright Spot PPA
Clean all-in fixed rate of 15¢/kWh (8¢ supply + 7¢ delivery) that mirrors your existing bill format.
Feature
Price Guarantee
Eversource / Utility
Guaranteed to climb. NH residential rates now average roughly 25–28¢/kWh total.
3rd-Party Supplier
Short-term (6–36 months). Rates often jump after the intro period.
Bright Spot PPA
Locked at exactly 15¢/kWh for 20 full years — zero escalator, no matter what the utility does.
Feature
Term Length
Eversource / Utility
Month-to-month — they can change rates at any time.
3rd-Party Supplier
1–3 years typical, then rolls over at a higher rate.
Bright Spot PPA
20-year initial term with the option to extend another 20 years.
Feature
Backup Power During Outages
Eversource / Utility
None.
3rd-Party Supplier
None.
Bright Spot PPA
Optional 27.82 kWh battery system available as a one-time purchase — keeps your tracker running when the grid goes down.
Feature
Renewable & Local
Eversource / Utility
Mostly distant fossil and nuclear mix with some REC shuffling.
3rd-Party Supplier
May claim “green” energy via RECs sourced from far away.
Bright Spot PPA
True local solar produced right on your land — visible, verifiable, and adds real value to your home.
Why the Bright Spot PPA usually wins for NH homeowners.
True long-term protection
Eversource rates keep creeping upward and 3rd-party deals expire in a year or two. Your solar rate stays flat at 15¢ for two decades.
Local solar advantage
You’re not buying slightly-cheaper grid power — you’re generating clean electricity on-site that offsets your usage before it ever hits the utility meter.
Simplicity & peace of mind
No confusing bills, no shopping around every year, no performance risk. We own, maintain, monitor, and insure the entire system.
Bottom Line
Sticking with Eversource means paying whatever they decide to charge next year — and the year after.
Switching to a 3rd-party supplier might save a penny or two on supply for a short while.
A Bright Spot PPA gives you local solar at a guaranteed lower rate for 20 years — with all the hassle and risk handled by us.
Typical PPA Terms
Standard term with option to extend another 20 years at market rates (minimum 10% below utility rates).
Excess solar credits offset your utility charges. We manage all utility account coordination.
Agreement transfers seamlessly to new property owners, adding value to your property.
Read before you sign.
Download the full agreement templates so you can review every term with your own eyes — or your lawyer.
Ready to Go Solar?
Let's discuss how a Power Purchase Agreement can reduce your energy costs while supporting clean energy.
Get Your Free PPA QuoteWhy Partner with Bright Spot Solar?
The Campbell family's 6th business, built on trust and local expertise in NH, ME, and MA.
45% more production than fixed-tilt systems. We're the regional experts in tracker technology.
Premium equipment paired with custom DEKRA-certified solar panels.
Over 1.28 MW installed including our flagship Shaw Drive Solar Farm with 60 trackers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PPA runs with the land and transfers to the new owner, which can be an attractive selling point. The agreement is recorded as an easement, and new owners are notified during title search. They'll enjoy the same low rates and hassle-free solar energy.
Bright Spot Solar handles 100% of system maintenance, repairs, insurance, and monitoring for the entire 20-year term. As the property owner, you have zero operational responsibilities.
Excess electricity is net metered to the utility (Eversource). Net metering credits accrue to Bright Spot Solar as the system owner, which helps fund ongoing system maintenance so your rate stays flat for the full term.
Ready to Lock In Your Energy Rate?
Get a free PPA quote and see how much you can save with a flat $0.15/kWh rate locked in for the next 20 years — zero upfront cost, zero maintenance.