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Building Green: The Crognale Family’s Solar-Powered Money Saver

Kyle Ritland, Marketing
July 9, 2025
1 min read

Ever wondered what it’s really like to power an all-electric dream home with the sun? In our latest customer spotlight, the Crognale family walks you through their brand-new, 3,500-square-foot home—complete with a heated pool, spa, EV charger, and two Tesla Powerwalls 3s, and why they chose to partner with Sun Valley Solar Solutions. 

Highlights you’ll see in the video

  • Clean design, serious performance – A custom rooftop array paired with two Tesla Powerwall 3s keeps the home cool and comfortable, even during outages.
  • Day-one savings – After just one “utility-only” month, the family saw how quickly solar slashed their electric bill—and haven’t looked back since.
  • Hands-on energy control – The Tesla app lets them monitor production, schedule heavy loads, and geek out on daily stats.
  • A seamless install – From design tweaks to final inspection, Sun Valley’s dedicated project manager kept the homebuilder and homeowners in sync every step of the way.
  • Advice for fence-sitters – “The technology improves every year, the expertise is out there—definitely explore it,” they urge fellow homeowners.

Crognale Family Pull Quote

Why it matters

With utility rates climbing and Arizona’s sunshine at record highs, solar plus storage isn’t just eco-friendly—it’s a rock-solid financial play. The Crognales’ story shows how smart planning and the right partner can turn an ambitious all-electric blueprint into a net-zero reality.

Ready to see the numbers for your home?

Watch the full two-minute video above, then schedule a free solar + battery assessment with our team. We’ll customize a design, project your savings, and handle every detail from permits to final inspection—so you can start powering life on your terms.

About the Author

Kyle Ritland, Marketing

After working in technology marketing throughout the Pacific Northwest and Silicon Valley for more than 20 years, Kyle opted to follow his heart and focus his talents in solar energy.

As the head of Marketing at Sun Valley Solar Solutions, Kyle works hard to demystify the ever-changing solar landscape in Arizona and across the country. He especially enjoys helping people separate fact from fiction by presenting solar transparently and accurately, rather than relying on hype or deceptive marketing tactics that are far too common with some solar companies.

When not touting the benefits of solar, encouraging his friends to opt for paper over plastic, or growing his own vegetables, Kyle is generally found hiking with his pointer Bravo or preparing a home-cooked meal for friends.

“If you truly understand how solar works it’s easy to see through the gimmicks. The opportunity for savings is very real when you have the correct information”