--- title: How Solar Works | From Signup to Savings description: Discover how going solar with IGS Energy can save you money. From signup to savings, our experts handle the process and maintenance for a hassle-free experience. --- [![IGS Logo](https://info.igs.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/IGS_November2020/images/igs-logo.svg)](https://www.igs.com/) - [For Your Home](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home) - [Options for your home](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home) - Check out new products, energy rates, and renew service. - [Electricity](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home/green-electricity) - [Natural Gas](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home/natural-gas) - [Home Warranty](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home/home-warranty) - [Solar](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home/solar) - [For Your Business](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business) - [Options for your business](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business) - Explore products, services, and learn about our consultative approach. - [Electricity](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/electricity) - [Natural Gas](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/natural-gas) - [Solar](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/solar) - [CNG](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/cng) - [Lighting Solutions](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/lighting-solutions) - [Commercial Bill Pay](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/commercial-bill-pay) - [Our Story](https://www.igs.com/our-story) - [Discover who we are](https://www.igs.com/our-story) - Learn how the IGS family of companies is making a difference. - [Careers](https://www.igs.com/our-story/careers) - [Social Responsibility](https://www.igs.com/our-story/social-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.igs.com/our-story/leadership) - [Newsroom](https://www.igs.com/our-story/newsroom) - [Contact US](https://www.igs.com/contact-us) My Account [View Plans](https://www.igs.com/signup) - [For Your Home](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home) - [Options for your home](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home) - [Electricity](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home/green-electricity) - [Natural Gas](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home/natural-gas) - [Home Warranty](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home/home-warranty) - [Solar](https://www.igs.com/for-your-home/solar) - [For Your Business](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business) - [Options for your business](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business) - [Electricity](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/electricity) - [Natural Gas](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/natural-gas) - [Solar](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/solar) - [CNG](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/cng) - [Lighting Solutions](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/lighting-solutions) - [Commercial Bill Pay](https://www.igs.com/for-your-business/commercial-bill-pay) - [Our Story](https://www.igs.com/our-story) - [Discover who we are](https://www.igs.com/our-story) - [Careers](https://www.igs.com/our-story/careers) - [Social Responsibility](https://www.igs.com/our-story/social-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.igs.com/our-story/leadership) - [Newsroom](https://www.igs.com/our-story/newsroom) - [Contact US](https://www.igs.com/contact-us) - [View Plans](https://www.igs.com/signup) - [Log In](https://www.igs.com/login) CREATE AN ACCOUNT ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT? 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The financial benefits of choosing solar today far outweigh any benefits of waiting to go solar a year or two from now. For more details, click the video now.  Still have questions? We can help. Schedule an appointment with our solar experts today.   [![Call Now 866.581.7866](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2640597/interactive-153133691713.png)](https://info.igs.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJy9ukkgOYVJYhIUPoOVxDmsKL%2FeCCyodBuAiKcOhjDFGZ73zmn%2FyK%2BGb1ou3Tz3yR7z%2F57xDjfs5MWnjua1FKVWOeUN%2BINygTr%2Byv0Dr3LKoBbC441A33%2BjOcylJBo3M9JKdqqBGehy5lQV6t5INJw&webInteractiveContentId=153133691713&portalId=2640597) - [Home](https://info.igs.com/sit-back-and-save) - [How It Works](https://info.igs.com/solar/save-with-solar) - [Solar Leases](https://info.igs.com/solar/choose-a-solar-lease) - [Learn About the Process](https://info.igs.com/solar/how-solar-works) IGS Solar, LLC does not guarantee savings to any customer. 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