This free tool can help you decide if solar is right for your home.
Solar panels are more popular than ever, and they're getting cheaper, too. According to SolarInsure, "the United States has witnessed a notable advancement in solar energy adoption within the residential sector, with 4.2 million single-family homes equipped with solar installations."
Millions of homeowners are saving hundreds of dollars on their electric bills, and you could too.
EnergySage makes it easier than ever for homeowners to see their solar options. Just input your address and answer a few questions about your home, and EnergySage will provide estimates on installation costs, help you find local contractors, and a host of other resources. Having that information can help you weigh the pros and cons of solar.
While solar panel installation can be costly, the price continues to drop. OurWorldInData reported that solar panel cost has "fallen by 90% in the last decade," and will continue to fall as advancements in solar technology are made.
Plus, there are tax credits and rebates available to make solar even more affordable and accessible.
Solar will save you money on your electric bill — you can save anywhere from $28,000 to $120,000 in savings over 25 years by going solar, per EnergySage. With the Inflation Reduction Act, Americans can also arrange to get 30% back on the cost of the panels and installation.
President-elect Donald Trump has said he hopes to "rescind all unspent funds" allocated for the program that makes these benefits possible, though, so while that would need approval from Congress, the future of those incentives is unclear. Interested parties may want to act sooner rather than later to line up a solar panel installation before any risk of missing out.
If solar panels aren't the best option for you right now, there are still ways to reap the benefits. Some neighborhoods have community solar, which allows more homeowners to enjoy the benefits of solar even if they don't have panels themselves.
🗣️ If you were to install home solar panels, which of these factors would be your primary motivation?
🔘 Energy independence ⚡
🔘 Lower power bills 💰
🔘 Helping the planet 🌎
🔘 No chance I ever go solar 🚫
🗳️ Click your choice to see results and speak your mind
Not only will solar panels increase your energy independence and save you money, but it will help the planet, too. Solar panels produce clean, renewable energy, reducing our reliance on dirty energy, which is the leading source of planet-warming gas pollution.
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