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How One Homeowner Cut His Electric Bill by 75% With a Shop Solar Kit

When Joe bought his new home in Warsaw, Virginia, he didn’t expect his first winter power bill to hit $464. But that’s exactly what happened.

He shared his experience in a public review—and it’s a story many homeowners will recognize. As a licensed electrician, Joe knew there had to be a better way. So he started researching solar power.

A few YouTube videos and product reviews later, he found his way to Shop Solar—and to a system built around the EG4 6000XP inverter.

“The process was straightforward. I had a clear direction in mind.”

Designing a Smarter Setup

Joe installed the EG4 with the goal of powering his entire house. He quickly realized that his winter heating load, particularly the electric water heater and heat pump, was too demanding to run everything at the same time.

So he got strategic.

He added a subpanel to prioritize critical circuits during outages, and started using space heaters for more immediate warmth. The EG4’s built-in monitoring tools gave him real-time feedback, helping him fine-tune the system to match his usage.

“The EG4 has been very reliable and informative. I can see exactly what each appliance is doing.”

Big Results, Lower Bills

Once everything was dialed in, the difference was massive. Joe’s electric bill dropped from $464 to about $105—all without sacrificing comfort.

And even better? He’s not relying on the grid nearly as much. The system now runs off-grid when needed, with room to grow. He’s already thinking about expanding with another inverter to increase capacity even further.

The Shop Solar Difference

Joe mentioned that while there was a learning curve with battery settings and firmware updates, the Shop Solar team was responsive and helpful whenever he reached out.

“I’m happy with my investment. The people at Shop Solar stand by their products and are knowledgeable.”

It’s that combination of high-performance gear, DIY-friendly kits, and real support that makes stories like Joe’s possible.

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