Ann Arbor is rolling out city-owned solar and batteries at homes. It can help lower electric bills

# Ann Arbor Launches City-Owned Solar Program to Cut Electricity Bills Ann Arbor is installing solar panels and batteries on homes for free, letting residents cut their electric bills without paying the thousands upfront that solar usually costs. Residents keep their homes as they are and simply benefit from lower electricity costs—and can even earn money if they produce more power than they use. The program is starting with 150 homes this year and plans to expand to thousands more as it proves successful.