top of page

Why Go Solar?

The Future Of
Energy Is Now!

Solar Geeks - Solar Panels

1. Control Energy

Unlike the erratic costs

of traditional energy,

Solar allows you to

secure predictable energy

costs for years to come.

Why You Should Go Solar

1. Control Energy

Unlike the erratic costs

of traditional energy,

Solar allows you to

secure predictable energy

costs for years to come.

2. Pay Less for Clean Energy

 

Securing a predictable energy

rate with Solar protects you

from rising electricity rates.

3. Invest in Your Home

and Your Future

A study from Lawrence Berkeley

National Laboratory shows that

owning a Solar system can

add tens of thousands

of dollars in value.

Solar Geeks Graphs
Solar Geeks - Solar Panels

Solar FAQ

What is the 26% Federal Tax Credit?

First implemented in 2006, the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a 26% federal tax credit for residential, commercial and utility scale solar systems. The credit is a dollar for dollar reduction in the income  taxes of the customer claiming the ITC, worth 26% of the basis invested.

1

What is Net Metering?

Net Metering enables residential customers who generate their own electricity to pump excess electricity back to the utility’s power grid. All electricity not used by the home and sent back to the grid is credited at a 1-1 retail rate. The utility effectively becomes a built-in battery for the solar system.

2

Will I still receive an electric bill from the utility if I have solar?

Unless your solar energy system is outfitted with battery storage and you are completely off the grid you will still receive a bill from the utility. That being said, you can reduce your bill significantly or even lower the total amount to $0 when the solar system produces as much electricity as your house consumes.

3

Does my solar system produce electricity when the sun isn’t shining?

The amount of solar power your system generates depends on the level of sunlight it is exposed to. Thus, your solar panels will produce slightly less power on a cloudy day than a sunny day and no energy at night time. Our solar designers utilize a sophisticated program that looks at several years of weather data to determine the estimated average amount of solar a homeowner can expect in a year.

4

Does my solar system work if the utility power is out?

All of our systems are connected to the grid, if the grid is down then your solar system will shut off. Your system is shut off to prevent it from sending electricity to the grid where utility workers could be injured by the electricity current.

5

bottom of page