Should I Wait to Go Solar?
It finally makes sense to go solar. The high cost of fossil fuel based electricity coupled with the improvements in solar technology and stabilized prices finally make adopting a solar PV system for your home a worthwhile investment. For the first time in history, you can see immediate savings with solar. There is no better time to go solar than today!
Why Nobody Had Good Experiences Installing Solar
Enter 2008: Nobody had ever installed solar before.
In 2008, once Solar technology became efficient enough to reliably generate enough power for the average homeowner to consume, it was game on. Suddenly players from all over the home improvement space began offering solar but nobody had installed solar before and they were met with challenges.
Technological Challenges around Going Solar
Labor Challenges around Going Solar
Regulatory Challenges around Going Solar
Financing Challenges around Going Solar
From contract to system activation the average solar installation took 4-6 months!
The majority of residential solar installations, now take 3-4 weeks from contract to completion!
Solar Technology
Solar Equipment costs half as much as it did while being almost 3x more powerful
Solar design software is now over 90% accurate at forecasting your usage avoid a True-Up bill.
Greater Efficiency and Accuracy
Solar Experience
A crew of 3 can now install 2 systems a day
With many more experienced professionals in the field, installation teams now consist of one electrician, a roofer and installer.
Solar Specialization and Roof Leak Protection
Solar Regulation
Most cities now offer same-day over the counter permits for solar.
Utility companies can typically activate a system by phone and do not require a utility company inspection
HOAs have become very pro environment and rarely block solar installations. Even on condos!
Accommodating Solar Permits & Activation
Solar Financing
Major finance companies are working with people with credit of 600 or better.
Consumers don't have to pay a dime before having a solar energy system installed on their home.
The federal government is still providing a tax credit towards the cost of a solar energy system.
Accessible Financing and More Options
Why Solar Now Makes Sense
For the first time in history, a solar energy system can provide immediate savings and increase your future savings as well. With better technology around solar panels and accessible solar financing, prices have stabilized and the experience has improved.
Solar Efficiency
Solar panels now produce almost 2x as much energy for the same sq ft.
Fossil Fuel Costs
Renewable energy became cheaper to produce than fossil-fuel based energy.
Easier Permitting
Cities and utilities have aligned well enough that installs take 30 days from contract vs 3 months.
Low to No Upfront Cost
90% of homeowners never pay upfront to have solar installed.
Predictable Bill
Utility rates have continued to rise while solar just keeps getting more affordable.
Price Stabilization
In the last 2 years, solar panel costs have only decreased ~2%.
Electrical Vehicle Revolution
Utility rates have continued to rise while solar just keeps getting more affordable.
Accessible Financing
More options around financing from lease to PPAs provide better access to going Solar.
Expiring Tax Credit
Utility rates have continued to rise while solar just keeps getting more affordable.
Solar Resources
How to be a smart shopper for your solar energy system
Brands Name =/= Better Performance
It's all about the numbers! The data sheet outlines the performance, as well as the performance guarantees.
Lowest Price =/= Best Deal
Keep your project costs in check by understanding what you are being charged for.