Having solar panels on your home does not eliminate your electric bill. Your home will remain connected to the electric Grid, and you will obtain a bill from your electric company every month. With most utilities, you have to pay a fixed amount every month regardless of how you use the electricity. You will also be charged for any extra power being taken from the Grid when your system is not producing enough power.

If your solar system was recently installed, you might need to wait a few months to see the impact on your utility statement because utility bills are billed retroactively.