A lot less than your current utility company. If you qualify then there’s can be nothing out of pocket whatsoever! It’s true! Our financiers will make the investment and you enjoy much cheaper electricity. For those that want to own their systems, we have several different financing options available.
Technically, everyone has been paying for solar through state and federal taxes and the use of these funds help subsidize solar projects. It is in our state and nation’s interest to produce cheap renewable sources of energy not only to protect the environment, but to gain energy independence. Shifting to renewable energy shelters us from global economic shifts in the fossil fuel markets. The sun is free, lets use it!
When you install a solar energy system on your property, you save money on your electricity bills and protect yourself against rising electricity rates in the future. How much you can save depends on the utility rates and solar policies in your area, but going solar is a smart investment regardless of where you live.
Net metering is the system that utilities use to credit solar energy system owners for the electricity produced by their solar panels. With net metering, you only pay for the electricity that you use beyond what your solar panels can generate. Net metering policies differ from state to state – from Massachusetts to California – so make sure to do your homework ahead of time.
Studies have shown that homes with solar energy systems sell for more than homes without them. However, your property value will only increase if you own, rather than lease, your solar panel system. In most parts of the country, going solar will actually increase your property value more than a kitchen renovation.
If your solar panel system is connected to the grid, it will shut off in the event of a blackout. This is to prevent emergency responders and electricity utility repair-people from being injured by your panels sending power back to the grid. However, there are certain inverters you can buy that provide backup power in a blackout when paired with a battery.
If you can afford to pay your electricity bill you can afford to go solar. $0-down solar financing options, including both solar loans and solar leases, make it easy for homeowners with good credit to start saving on their electricity bills by going solar. Register on the EnergySage Solar Marketplace to compare costs and savings for multiple financing options.