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Cash vs loan vs lease vs PPA

Year-by-year cost of ownership using our real loan, lease and PPA terms.

CashColorado RENU loan · 7.74% / 20 yrConcert Finance · 8.99% / 25 yrLease / PPA · 3%/yr escalator
$-40k$-20k$0$20k$40k1611162125Year
Cumulative net position vs. staying with the utility. Loans assume no down payment.
OptionMonthlyPaybackNPV @5%25-yr net
Cash$22,000 upfront11 yrs$10,531$39,365
Colorado RENU loan · 7.74% / 20 yr$180$5,541$18,051
Concert Finance · 8.99% / 25 yr$184$1,331$6,023
Lease / PPA · 3%/yr escalator$150-$1,458-$3,407

Loans: Colorado RENU loan (Westerra Credit Union) 7.74–8.99% up to 20 yrs; Concert Finance 8.99% up to 25 yrs. Leases/PPAs typically start 20–30% below retail using surviving federal credits. At 3%/yr utility growth, a 2.9% escalator trails your utility — that matters most in years 15–25. Monthly loan payment on $22,000 at 7.74%/20 yrs ≈ $180.

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