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!
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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 panels now produce almost 2x as much energy for the same sq ft.
Renewable energy became cheaper to produce than fossil-fuel based energy.
Cities and utilities have aligned well enough that installs take 30 days from contract vs 3 months.
90% of homeowners never pay upfront to have solar installed.
Utility rates have continued to rise while solar just keeps getting more affordable.
In the last 2 years, solar panel costs have only decreased ~2%.
Utility rates have continued to rise while solar just keeps getting more affordable.
More options around financing from lease to PPAs provide better access to going Solar.
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
It's all about the numbers! The data sheet outlines the performance, as well as the performance guarantees.
Keep your project costs in check by understanding what you are being charged for.