According to our solar cost survey, you can expect to pay $17,100 for a 6 kW home solar system. You can also claim the federal tax credit equivalent to 30% of your total solar project costs, which would result in an incentive of $5,130. After subtracting the tax credit, the net cost of the 6 […]
Do solar panels really save you money? The answer is yes. Over a lifetime, you can save anywhere from $10,000 to $90,000 on electricity. The amount you will save depends on several factors. Local electric rates play a huge part in determining how much money solar energy can save you. The higher the rates, the […]
Your energy savings with solar panels depend on three main factors: Local sunshine: Solar panels generate more electricity in sunny states like California, Arizona or Florida, so those residents can meet their energy needs with fewer panels. Panels can still generate enough electricity to power your home in cloudier states like Washington or New York, […]