Plenty of people are considering solar energy for their homes or businesses. If you're one of them, please review the following information, which includes details about proposed rate changes that may affect your decision. We want to make sure you have all the information you need as you evaluate alternatives for expanding your use of solar energy. Solar energy is a great source of clean, emission free power. Although photovoltaic (PV) arrays and other solar energy systems are expensive to build, they can operate for many years at little or no additional cost because they have free access to fuel whenever the sun is shining. Solar energy produces significant environmental benefits, whether it comes from a rooftop array or one of UniSource’s larger, more cost-effective community-scale systems. Using solar energy reduces power plant emissions, preserves water and avoids impacts associated with fossil fuel production. Solar power also is becoming less expensive. Falling PV prices, low-interest rates, tax credits and utility rate subsidies have reduced the cost of generating power from rooftop PV arrays. Our GoSolar Shares program provides residential and business customers a flexi