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Federal tax credit for solar power extended
Federal tax credit for solar power extended
The 30% federal tax credit for solar power, also known as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has been extended for ten more years. The ITC was originally going to be... Read more...
Sacramento Utility District hits solar owners with new fees
Sacramento Utility District hits solar owners with new fees
The Sacramento Utility District (SMUD) is the latest utility that’s decided to charge home solar owners extra fees. SMUD is proposing new fees against home solar owners to charge them... Read more...
What is the return on investment of a solar system
What is the return on investment of a solar system
Calculating the return on investment of a solar system is fairly straightforward. First, trace back what you’ve paid for electricity over the past year. That number will represent your potential... Read more...
How zero-down financing works for solar systems
How zero-down financing works for solar systems
There are four ways you can get zero down financing for a solar power system on your property. One way is to lease the system. In a lease, you pay... Read more...
How high should my credit score be to go solar
How high should my credit score be to go solar
You may qualify for solar financing with Freedom Forever with a credit score as low as 600. Many competing companies won’t finance you unless you have a FICO score of... Read more...
Solar power buying vs leasing: Which is better
Solar power buying vs leasing: Which is better
Whether you buy or lease, you will save a lot of money by installing a solar power system. You save the most money, and add value to your home, by... Read more...
Solar panels under a colorful sky at sunset, illustrating how to be a solar advocate.
How to be a solar advocate
Whether you are a current or future solar system owner, you probably already know the benefits of solar energy. Not only does it offer potential savings for homeowners, but it also... Read more...
States where solar systems add value to homes with solar panels installed on a rooftop.
States where solar systems add value to homes
Have you gone solar in California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, or Florida? If so, congratulations on making a smart investment in your home. Solar systems have been shown by a Berkeley... Read more...
Electricity meters surrounded by foliage illustrating solar panels and electricity usage offset.
Solar panels and electricity usage offset
To get the most out of your solar system, it’s important to know what the electricity usage offset your solar should provide. Electricity usage offset is the percentage of a home’s... Read more...
Rooftop solar and net metering: The facts - a technician installing solar panels on a roof.
Rooftop solar and net metering: The facts
Can rooftop solar and net metering really free you from high electric bills? In areas where net metering is available, the answer is yes. Net metering is a process that slows your... Read more...
Benefits of EV and solar ownership in California - a modern home with electric vehicle charging station.
Benefits of EV and solar ownership in California
Many people know that there are benefits to EV ownership, and there are benefits to going solar. But did you know there can be additional benefits to owning both a solar... Read more...
A modern home in California with solar batteries, highlighting why home batteries make sense in California.
Why home batteries make sense in California
Home batteries can save homeowners with solar systems a lot of money if they live in areas served by high evening Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. In California, ratepayers served by all... Read more...