They have to create the power which is done by gathering oil, coal, and natural gas, bringing it to the power plant, and burning it. Next they have to get the power to your house, so they charge you for delivery which is usually over 50% of the bill! Additionally, some parts of the national electric grid have been around since 1882, and every time there’s a wildfire, storm, or age-related shortage, they have to raise their rates to afford to maintain the grid.

A Lease or Power Purchase Agreement option makes sense for some homeowners that cant take advantage of the tax credits associated with owning a system. For everyone else, ownership options can be very appealing. Utilizing Federal and State incentives gives homeowners an option to own their system and take back control of their power with $0 out of pocket costs.

With new payment plan options and increased incentives, upgrading your home to solar power is cheaper than how you are currently buying power! Most people pay nothing up front and immediately save money by going solar.

The panels act as a protective coating over the shingles, kind of like a screen protector on your phone. This protects your roof from sun and debris. When the panels are being installed, the same silicone sealant that is used for underwater pipe welding projects is added to ensure there will not be any leaks. Additionally, since there's already about 9,000 holes from the shingle nails up there right now, the panels are more likely to prevent leaks rather than cause them.

When you’re ready to sell your home, you can list your home as “eco-friendly” and not only increase the value of your home but also increase foot traffic during showings. Your homes monthly electricity cost will be $150-400 less on average than your neighbors that couldn’t get solar!

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Technology is always going to be improving all around us. Fortunately, with solar, the technology doesn't change enough to affect your savings. If you want to wait 4 years to go solar, you'll miss out on 4 years of savings and the only difference in tech might be that you'll need one less panel to produce all of your power.

Depending on the latitude and climate in the area you live in, a residential solar system can last for anywhere from 30-40 years. One of the best things about solar is the low maintenance that they require, unlike utility lines that need constant repair from storms and other natural events.