before you go solar

Should I go solar now, or should I wait?

"Should I go solar now, or should I wait?"  As with most people who work in residential solar energy, that's a question I hear quite often these days.  My answer is that you can't go wrong either way.  Yes, panel prices are dropping and yes installation costs are going down.  However, in many states the rebates are running out at about the same rate that the costs are going down.  So from a purely cost perspecti

Five Things to Know Before Going Solar

1. Electricity Savings. No matter what incentives are available, your solar system will save you money on your electricity bills. Your system will likely be grid-tied, which means any electricity you generate but do not use will be sold to the electricity grid.

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