As more individuals, corporations, and local governments consider photovoltaic (PV) solar energy as a means of controlling their energy costs, it is important to understand current costs and financing options. Despite the record growth of the solar industry in recent years, 1many people interested in PV often encounter various myths or misconceptions about the costs of going solar. This fact sheet is intended to dispel some of those myths. Several resources are provided at the end of this fact sheet for readers to learn more. The Resources Database – http://solaroutreach.org/resources/ – on the website of the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership provides more content on solar topics, including podcasts, webinars, and blog posts.