Home Solar Guide
Are you ready to go all in on electrifying your home? Adding household solar is a great first step in the carbon-free journey! Solar panels are growing in popularity as they become more affordable. Not only do they help save money on electricity – they are also a great way to have a positive impact on your local environment and signal your interest in adopting clean energy solutions.
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Benefits of Household Solar
Rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations make great long-term investments, reducing fossil fuel use while providing many monetary benefits. Solar panels are often able to pay for themselves by reducing electricity bills. Additionally, federal tax credits help reduce the initial cost of installation by 30%.
The average price of solar panels is almost $30,000, however, tax credits lower upfront costs to around $21,000. Adding solar panels can also increase the value of your home. Research shows that solar increases home value by 4.1%. Overall, it is possible to save between $28,000 and $120,000 on electricity over 25 years! As the solar industry grows, solar installations will become even more cost-effective.
The extent of savings depends on many variables, including electricity consumption, local electricity rates, hours of sunlight, system size, and location.
What Does Solar Installation Include?
Despite what you may think, solar systems include more than just the panels!
Solar Panels
Inverters
Monitoring Equipment
Racking Equipment
Is Solar Right for You?
There are many things to consider when deciding if and when to get solar.
Roof Direction and Slope South-facing roofs work best because they receive the most sunlight during the day. The slope of your roof also determines energy output, and the best angle is 30 degrees.
Homeownership Solar installation is easiest when you own your home because it avoids restrictions from HOAs or landlords.
Available incentives vary by state.
Electric Bill Costs Households with high electricity bills will experience savings from solar energy more quickly.
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