Residential Solar

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Residential Solar

Solar Panels: Lower Bills, Higher Value, Cleaner Living

Residential solar panels for your home are an investment that will benefit you for the life of your home. Installing a residential solar energy system will enable you to:

Reduce your electric bill – Many residential solar customers have seen their monthly expenses drop by anywhere from 50 to 90% after they get past their payback period. When you generate most of the electricity that you need, you don't have to pay much to your utility company.

Increase your home's value - Research from the Department of Energy shows that buyers are willing to pay more for homes with home solar systems and residential solar panels. Researchers found that buyers were willing to pay a premium of $15,000 for a home with the average-size solar photovoltaic system (3.6 kilowatts, or 3,600 watts), compared with a similar home without such a system.

Lock in your electric rates – Solar panels for homes can generate an abundance of electricity, enabling you to set the price for the electricity that you use. Very few costs ever go down, but when you become your own electric company, you're essentially immune to the cost hikes that are almost certain to come.

Decrease your carbon footprint – Manufacturing the components of a home solar system does require the use of some carbon-based fuels. However, once your residential solar panels are installed and your solar system starts running, its carbon footprint is essentially zero, and the payback time in carbon terms is now about a year and a half at Pennsylvania's latitude. And the best solar panels for home use are extremely efficient.

Here's another important consideration that many people are not aware of: Some utilities use a tiered pricing system, which means that as you pass each level of consumption, your rate for each additional kilowatt hour will go up. With your own home solar panels and solar electric system at work, it's possible that you will never get out of Tier 1 and into the higher prices of subsequent tiers.

Whether you're limited on space and looking for roof-mounted solar panels, or are looking to maximize your solar energy generation with ground mounted solar panels, we can help! If you're curious about how it all works, learn more about the residential solar installation steps or click a button below to get started. Click a button below to get started.

Residential Solar FAQ

How can residential solar panels reduce my electric bill?

Many residential solar customers have seen their monthly expenses drop by anywhere from 50 to 90% after they get past their payback period. By generating most of the electricity you need, you significantly reduce what you owe to your utility company.

Do solar panels increase a home's value?

Yes. Research from the Department of Energy shows that buyers are willing to pay a premium of $15,000 for a home with an average-size solar photovoltaic system (3.6 kilowatts), compared to a similar home without a system.

How do solar panels protect against rising electric rates?

Solar panels generate an abundance of electricity, which essentially allows you to set the price for the electricity you use. By generating your own power, you become immune to the inevitable cost hikes of traditional utility companies.

What is the carbon footprint of home solar panels?

While manufacturing solar panels requires some carbon-based fuels, the running system has a carbon footprint of essentially zero. The payback time in carbon terms is only about a year and a half, making them an excellent choice for decreasing your carbon footprint.

How do solar panels help me avoid tiered pricing utility rates?

Many utility companies use a tiered pricing system where the rate goes up as you consume more electricity. With a home solar system, you draw less power from the grid, making it possible to stay in the lowest-priced Tier 1 and avoid the higher prices of subsequent tiers.

What types of residential solar panel mounting options are available?

You can choose roof-mounted solar panels if you are limited on space, or ground-mounted solar panels if you are looking to maximize your solar energy generation.

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