As your solar system generates electricity from sunlight, you’re able buy a lot less less from the grid. The time it takes for your utility bill savings to offset the rather chunky cost of a solar system is a very popular topic for discussion. The payoff period depends on how…
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Solar rebates and government tax breaks can put a huge dent in the price of your solar system. Many states have generous local incentives aimed at building the solar capacity and doing a solid for the planet. Texas isn’t one of them. Here in Houston, pretty much all we have…
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This may seem like a funny question, but it’s actually pretty common. See, there are these things we don’t do, called “solar lease” and “power purchase agreement”, which are fairly creative ways to get solar without paying thousands of dollars up front. Unlike with “solar utilities” the system you buy…
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Dramatically. For starters, most buyers will find the energy savings to be very attractive. By showing them before/after bills, you could easily make the case that your home *costs* hundreds of dollars less per month than an identical house down the street that runs exclusively on grid energy. This savings…
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In Texas in April, the weather is cool and sunny, which means your solar panels are producing well, but you have no need for your air conditioner. You’re probably producing more electricity than you’re using. If you’re on the grid, like most solar people are, the excess is flowing back…
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