Why Now is the Best Time to go Solar
Now more than ever the world is turning toward alternative energy sources to power our everyday lives. States across the country are making commitments to create a green future, which means lessening our dependence on traditional energy sources such as natural gas or coal. The future is electric and we’re already seeing a huge push for the integration of alternative energy. Solar has been growing and becoming more accessible, more affordable and more efficient in every way. This is the best time to go solar and SolarTech is here to help illustrate why.
Solar is the MOST Affordable that it has ever been
According to a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association, the price of solar has dropped “60 percent over the decade.”* Not only is solar as affordable as it has ever been, but there are also several incentives still available to consumers interested in going solar. As of now, consumers can take advantage of the 26 percent federal solar tax credit that is still available through 2022. Unless extended, this tax credit will slowly reduce over time, eventually ending in 2024. Solar will only continue to become more affordable as the world begins to turn toward electricity and solar power to fuel the world.
Utility Prices Can be Slashed with Solar
Energy is expensive in the US and it’s only increasing. San Diego alone has the most expensive utility rates in the entire country, just recently surpassing that of Hawaii. Utility rates are at their highest and they will only continue to rise as time goes on, another reason why now is the best time to go solar. Solar can dramatically reduce if not eliminate your electricity bill, saving you tremendous amounts of money over the lifetime of your solar system. If you invest in solar now, when it’s the most readily available and the most affordable, you’ll be able to not only combat these rising utility rates, but also secure set rates for many years to come.
Net Metering is Still Available
Net Metering (NEM) is a program that is available to solar customers in California and many other states as well, that incentivizes individuals to use alternative energy options like solar. NEM is essentially a billing system that credits solar owners for the excess energy that they produce, meaning, if your solar system is generating more energy than what you’re using, that energy gets pumped back into the grid and in turn, you receive credits on your electric bill from the utility.
The current version of NEM, which has potential to change, provides the best benefits to solar users who produce more energy than they consume. Not only are you currently able to receive the best possible credits available through NEM, but you’ll also lock in your NEM utility rates for the next 15-20 years. So, if in the future utility rates increase as they’re expected to, you’ll still be paying the affordable rates that you locked in by going solar with SolarTech today.
The Future is Electric – Go Solar with SolarTech
With rising utility rates, affordable solar and plenty of tax incentives to go solar, now is the best time to invest. You can dramatically reduce your monthly utility bills and secure affordable rates for up to 20 years through Net Metering. Incentives like the federal solar tax credit also make going solar even more affordable than it already is. If you’re interested in going solar or learning more about solar then give SolarTech a call. We’ve been in business for over 20 years and we have experience helping countless customers prepare for the electric future and affordably go solar. For more information, call (619) 743-9193 or click the link below to receive a free solar quote!