One challenge we face in pricing solar energy is that every home and business is different. Solar installations can reduce or eliminate your energy costs and serve as a financial investment. The installation cost of solar panel(s) depends on the amount of energy needed. Some people like to be fully "off the grid," while others look to use a solar panel installation to reduce their energy costs over the next 25 years.

Installations can pay for themselves before the halfway point of their warranty. Solar power is a great way to free yourself of your need for an energy company. While using solar power, you can enjoy the benefit of knowing you have made an investment that is steadier than stocks or bonds.

The government goes a long way to provide easy entry into solar panel ownership. Their programs include:

• A 30% non-refundable tax rebate which is based on the entire cost of the installation. (Info)
• Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC's) allow you to sell credits you earn through generation to utility companies. (Info)
• Net metering allows you to send your excess energy to the grid (Investment Income). The utility company is mandated to pay you fair market value for the energy you supply.  (Info)
• The PA Sunshine Program will grant further reduction to the cost of a system installation especially for farms and businesses (there are grants that specifically apply to farms, businesses and non-profits, but the Sunshine Program helps everyone across the board). (Info ); (Info); (Info)
• Low-interest lending for solar installations.  Solar lenders provide options where you can apply your tax credit to a same-as-cash financing loan.(Info); (Info)

The only way to know what your system will cost, and how much investment income it will generate,  is to have our professionals come to your home or business for a free energy audit. The audit is simple and quick, but it allows our professionals to give you exact numbers on what the system will cost upfront and projected numbers for your return-on-investment.

We'll be glad to help you understand the different financial possibilities available.

Use the form below to let us know your address and your average utility cost. We'll have one of our professional contact you about setting up a home or business audit and provide exact costs and a projected return on investment to you shortly.