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Pricing & Payback

Greatly reducing your monthly expenses with free, clean energy makes solar sound pretty great. But how much is it going to cost?

The resources below will give you an idea. But it's not all about costs. We'll also show you how much money solar can save your home.

 

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How Much Does Solar Cost?

  • How Depreciation for Solar Energy Works
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  • The Cost of Installing Solar Panels for Homeowners
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    The average size of a residential solar system is between a 5 kW ($60/mo. electric bill) and 10 kW ($120/mo. electric bill). These solar systems will cost between $23,000 and $35,000 before incentives are utilized.

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  • Does a solar system add value to a property?
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    Solar energy continues to grow in popularity and the growth is projected to at least double over the next 5 years. This rise in popularity will continue to make assessing the value of solar a hot topic.

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  • Does Solar Increase Your Property Taxes?
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    Solar is an asset that buyers are willing to pay more for.

    Is a solar system an asset that will increase your property taxes? We answer this question and more in the blog below.

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  • The Cost and Frequency of Solar Maintenance
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    Do solar panels or PV solar systems need maintenance, and if so, how often and how much will it cost?

    In this blog, we’re going to answer those questions so you know what you can really expect before making the commitment.

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    Cost-Saving Incentives & The Payback

  • Will the Federal Solar Tax Credit Increase Under the Current Administration?
  • How Does The Federal Solar Tax Credit Work?
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    The tax credit will have a substantial impact on the payback of your system. However, it won’t be around forever. Make sure you’re prepared to get the most out of your investment by checking out this guide on how the credit works and when it will expire.

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  • What Solar Panel Incentives Are Available in Your State?
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    While federal incentives stay the same across the board, incentives on a state level vary quite a bit. We’ve done the work and outlined the best solar incentives for each state we service.

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    Solar Ownership vs. Leasing

  • How Solar Leases Compare to Solar Ownership
  • Leasing vs. Buying Solar Panels: What’s Better?
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    To choose between these two options you’ll first need to understand how each works. Then, you can compare the pros and cons of solar leasing vs. buying solar and apply it to your situation.

    In this blog, we’ll help you do just that, so you can discover whether it’s better to lease or buy solar panels.

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  • Solar Ownership vs. Solar Leasing: The Pros and Cons For Both Options
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    We often have people tell us their neighbor installed solar for free. Most times they are referring to solar leasing. On the top layer, this sounds great, but it isn’t always the case as you “peel the onion” and compare the pros and cons of solar leasing vs. solar ownership.

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    Solar Financing

  • Solar Financing Options For Businesses
  • Solar Financing for Businesses: Everything You Need To Know
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    A solar energy system can be an extremely valuable asset for small, medium, and large businesses alike. Not only can solar power drastically reduce your electricity bills, but it can also decrease your owed taxes and increase your property’s value.

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  • How Does Weather Affect Solar Panels’ Production?
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    So just how much sunlight is needed for solar power, and is your property suitable for solar panels?

    When you’re evaluating the suitability of your property for solar panels, exposure to natural daylight is a major factor. The more direct sunlight your panels receive, the more free electricity they’ll produce.

    Two factors have an impact: your local climate and expected weather patterns, and shading.

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  • Payback and ROI
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    If you’re considering a solar investment, you’re going to want to know your solar power payback period and PV system’s return on investment. While you’ll get the most accurate answer to that with a personalized quote tailored to your specifics, we want to demystify these metrics to show the value a solar energy investment has.

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    • Solar Financing Options For Businesses

    • Solar Financing for Businesses: Everything You Need To Know

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      A solar energy system can be an extremely valuable asset for small, medium, and large businesses alike. Not only can solar power drastically reduce your electricity bills, but it can also decrease your owed taxes and increase your property’s value.

      Continue Reading→

    • How Does Weather Affect Solar Panels’ Production?

      How Does Weather Affect Solar Panels’ Production

      So just how much sunlight is needed for solar power, and is your property suitable for solar panels?

      When you’re evaluating the suitability of your property for solar panels, exposure to natural daylight is a major factor. The more direct sunlight your panels receive, the more free electricity they’ll produce.

      Two factors have an impact: your local climate and expected weather patterns, and shading.

      Continue Reading→

    • Payback and ROI

      solar-roi-payback

      If you’re considering a solar investment, you’re going to want to know your solar power payback period and PV system’s return on investment. While you’ll get the most accurate answer to that with a personalized quote tailored to your specifics, we want to demystify these metrics to show the value a solar energy investment has.

      Continue Reading→

    Continue learning more about what you need for a successful solar energy installation.

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