Lower your electricity costs with solar energy
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems reliably maximize efficiency and performance to power your home with green energy. Current solar technology has a lifespan of 25+ years, so you can depend on your solar panels for years to come.
Is my home right for solar?
After you’ve had a home energy assessment completed and it’s determined that your house is suitable for solar panels, you’ll need to contact a contractor to review and discuss installation options. Some things to consider while sizing your system:
- Size and shape of your roof: A typical home system may require about 400 square feet of space to install solar panels.
- Direction of your roof: South-facing roofs are best, though east- and west-facing roofs can still be effective.
- Slope of your roof: If sloped, the best angle is 25-40 degrees. Flat or ground-mounted systems are fine as long as they’re mounted 15-40 degrees and tilted south.
- Shading of your roof: Make sure your roof isn’t blocked by tall trees or obstructions to maximize electricity production.
Is there financing available to help me pay for solar?
Low-cost financing is available through a Smart-E Loan. You can even finance a roof replacement if it’s necessary before your solar installation.
How much will I save?
Your potential savings depends on a number of factors:
- Roof size
- Exposure to the sun (and therefore how much energy your system produces)
- How much energy your home consumes
- The rates you would have paid if your electricity came from your utility
- Incentives
- Tax credits
As an example, say your electric bill is typical for an average U.S. home: about $1,200 each year, and your solar system produces 100% of the power you need. That’s $1,200 saved in the first year and potentially each year after – money that can offset the monthly financing payment for your system, plus the remaining $15-$20 monthly utility fee for grid connection.
For an estimate specific to your home, work closely with your installer to understand how much energy your solar PV system should produce each year and how much it may save you annually.
Are there incentives for solar?
You may be eligible for the Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Program, launched by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) in 2022.
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If you're in the early stages of planning, or already have a project in mind, we can make the process an easy one.