Is it time to go solar?

Many people ask if it’s too early to adopt solar technology for their home. Since technological innovation is happening at a relatively rapid pace, many wonder if solar panels will be reduced in price if they wait a little longer. The advice of most experts is to get on the solar bandwagon now since you will be saving money from the instant the panels are installed.

There are many excellent reasons for installing solar

Some reasons going solar so are obvious, such as contributing to a cleaner environment or supporting U.S. energy independence. But there may be other factors you haven’t considered. For example, many people are thrilled to generate their own power and feel empowered when they don’t have to pay an electric bill every month.

Take advantage of tax rebates before they expire

There are assorted great solar rebates (many in California) to take advantage of. They can offset the cost of solar in a substantial way. But they won’t be around forever. The Federal Tax Credit, which is available in all states, offers a significant 30% reduction in solar installation cost. But it shrinks to 26% in 2020. Also, the transition to solar isn’t always a swift process, depending on many conditional factors such as your solar provider, the permit process, and your utility provider.

Home values soar with solar

In a large study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory analyzed the value of homes with rooftop solar. One of the findings was that home buyers consistently pay more for properties with solar installed. In fact, homeowners who invested in solar made back at least as much as they spent buying the system. Plus, homes with solar installed spent less time on the market.

Save on energy bills

With fossil fuel based energy costs on the rise, rooftop solar will save you money every month. It gives the home or business owner more control since the rates for solar don’t fluctuate like they do with utility companies. If your electricity bill is around $100 a month or more, there’s a good chance solar could save you considerable money in its 25+ year lifespan. You could even end up selling electricity back to the utility, depending on your energy consumption. Stated simply, the sooner you switch to solar, the more you’ll save over time.

There has never been a better time to install a solar energy system!

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. It tells you how much solar power you need, and how much you can save.

Please visit our solar blog to find out more about the benefits of going solar.