![The Facts on DOE’s Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund The Facts on DOE’s Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund](https://i2.wp.com/www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/PR-Page%20Hero.png?w=1200&resize=1200,0&ssl=1)
Myth: Residential solar energy installations could become a costly burden on households.
Fact: Solar energy installations and equipment provided through the PR-ERF pose no up-front cost to consumers. The average eligible household will have minimal contributions to the long-term maintenance of the systems, a cost that is more than offset by the reduced energy bills. This will ensure these systems provide reliable electricity across their lifespan.
Originally published at https://www.energy.gov/articles/facts-does-puerto-rico-energy-resilience-fund