How to Find Home Solar Panel Installation Savings

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If you’ve been looking to install solar panels on your property, you’ve probably learned a little more about how much money you can expect to spend on purchasing, installing, and maintaining them. They’re not exactly a home feature you can get a great bargain on. But fortunately there are a few things you can do to maximize your home solar panel installation savings. By taking advantage of government incentives, learning about solar panel financing options, and installing the right size solar panel system, you may be able to save money on your solar panel installation costs.

Understand Government Incentives and Solar Panel Installation Savings

Government incentives can significantly reduce the cost of solar panel installation. Depending on the type of incentive being used, you could expect to save a significant amount of money. Although available incentives can changed, some of the most common previous and existing government incentives and ways to save on solar panels include:

  • Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Nonprofit Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
  • State Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
  • Federal Property Tax Incentives
  • State Incentives
  • Local Government Incentives

Understanding solar panel installation savings is important in order to make the best decisions when installing solar panels. By knowing which tax credits are available in your area, you can save even more money on your solar panel installation.

Learn About Solar Panel Financing Options

There’s a variety of solar panel financing options available that can make the equipment and installation more affordable up front, and it’s important to find the one that best suits your needs.

When researching solar panel financing, it’s important to understand the different types of solar leases and solar power purchase agreements. A solar lease is a type of contract in which you lease a solar system from the installer rather than owning it outright. This means you pay the system owner for use of the panels over the course of the lease period, rather than paying for the system upfront.

A solar PPA is similar to a solar lease, but it also includes a buy-back clause. This means that if you decide to sell your home in the future, the installer would be willing to buy your system back from you at a set price.

It’s also important to understand what kind of financing option is right for you. If you have an abundant amount of sunlight but don’t have a large budget, a solar lease might be the best option for you. If you’re on a budget, a PPA might be a better choice. And finally, if you’re unsure about whether or not you want solar panels, a solar lease or PPA might be a good place to start.

By taking advantage of government incentives, learning about solar panel financing options, and installing the right size solar panel system, you can maximize your home solar panel installation savings. This can save you a lot of money on your overall solar panel installation cost and help you save on your electric bills once your system is up and running, too.

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