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The Gift of Solar: Invest & Save Now
This holiday season, consider giving yourself a gift that keeps on giving—solar energy. Not only does it bring long-term savings, but investing in solar now could also yield immediate financial benefits with tax credits and rebates available through the end of the year. Year-End Tax Credits and Incentives One of the best reasons to go solar now is to take advantage of the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which allows you to deduct 30% of your solar installation cost from your federal taxes. Many state programs offer additional incentives, so check if you’re eligible for any local rebates to ...
New Year, New Savings: Go Solar in 2025
New Year, New Savings: Start 2025 Off Right with Solar Energy As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to think about resolutions that benefit both your wallet and the planet. Embracing solar energy in 2025 allows you to enjoy substantial savings, contribute to a cleaner environment, and make a lasting positive impact for years to come. Solar Savings for the New Year With electricity rates rising by an average of 3-5% per year, a solar system can help you lock in lower energy costs and avoid future rate hikes. A 6-8 kW system can typically cover a significant ...
Brighten the Holidays with Solar Lights
Tis the season for dazzling lights and festive displays! But while holiday decorations bring joy to your home, they can also lead to sky-high electric bills. Solar-powered decorations are a sustainable, cost-effective solution to light up your home without breaking the bank. Why Solar-Powered Decorations? Solar-powered decorations use small solar panels to capture sunlight during the day and power LED lights at night. With LEDs using up to 75% less energy than traditional bulbs and lasting much longer, these decorations offer both efficiency and brightness. Solar-powered lights also have built-in sensors, so they turn on automatically at dusk and off ...
How a Solar Battery Works During a Blackout
Flashlight batteries and cases of water are selling out, and gas tanks are being filled as worried residents try to picture their lives in the dark for what could potentially be days. But there is an alternative. Home and business owners who make their own energy from the sun and store it in a solar battery don’t have to rely solely on an increasingly unstable conventional grid. With a solar battery system, you can store solar energy for use at night, during an outage, or to avoid peak demand charges. SunPower recently announced Equinox Storage—the first all-in-one residential solar plus ...
You had questions about Going Solar…We have answers
There’s been a buzz about ‘going solar’ for a number of years, but you didn’t know if it would be a good decision for your home. You’ve probably had lots of questions about it but didn’t know who to ask. You’re not alone. So, let us give you some answers to help you in your quest for knowledge. Here are some common questions, along with our answers: 1) Why should I ‘go solar’? When you install a solar energy system on your property, you will not only save money on your electric bill and protect yourself against rising electricity costs, ...