News Category: Solar incentives
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Are "free" solar panels ever really free?...Why are more people opting for solar loans in 2020?
March 17, 2019
Are "free" solar panels really free? Or is this a marketing phrase? You'll pay for them in one way or another.
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What Energize CT rebates, loans & incentives can I use in 2020?
February 26, 2019
Energize Connecticut offers several programs to help you improve energy efficiency and save money on your energy bills. Solar in CT is another great option.
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How to calculate an exact solar panel payback period for your home
February 25, 2019
Curious as to how long it will take to break even on solar panels for your home? Here's how to see the cost, savings & payback time you would get if you install solar panels on your specific home.
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What is Virtual Net Metering and who is it for?
February 12, 2019
Virtual Net Metering enables community solar & other 'shared solar' models. A whole new segment of the US market can now access the benefits & savings of solar.
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All the solar incentives and solar rebates for buying solar panels in Florida in 2020
January 16, 2019
Customers of FPL, Duke Energy, TECO & other Florida utilities can get big incentives & rebates for solar energy. These include net metering, property tax exemption & sales tax exemption. All that plus the 26% Federal Income Tax Credit (ITC)...
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Understand your power bill...and save money on it
January 14, 2019
All the key info you need to know about your electricity bill. Learn what’s making your bill so high, and the different strategies you can use to reduce it.
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An expert review of Renogy solar panels
December 20, 2018
Everything you need to know about Renogy solar panels: what they can power, what comes with the kit, cost of installation, how the warranty compares if they’re good for DIY, and what the negatives are.
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Don’t sign a Tesla SolarCity solar panels lease or quote until you read this
December 19, 2018
Leasing solar panels for your home might seem like the easiest option. But it will probably cost more than you think. Here’s what solar leasing, purchase-power agreements and escalator clauses really mean.
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Solar panel installation cost for a typical house in 2020
December 17, 2018
See how the cost is worked out. Use your monthly electricity usage to calculate the solar system size and number of solar panels required. You then deduct the solar tax credit & other incentives.
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Why solar power for home can’t wait
November 18, 2018
While the price of solar energy is still slightly higher than energy from more traditional sources, investing is still an intelligent financial move. In 2017, the average monthly utility bill in the United States was $111.67. After achieving solar pa...
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Are Tesla solar roof tiles worth it?
November 06, 2018
The Tesla solar roof makes solar power aesthetically pleasing. But it's expensive compared to both conventional roof materials & solar panels...
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How knowing the steps involved in the solar panel installation process can help you negotiate a better deal from your solar company
October 28, 2018
Pulling the trigger on a solar panel installation for your home can be a daunting process. You need to find the best solar companies in your area, work out the best brands of solar panels and inverters, calculate your savings to make sure solar panel...