Solar Power for Your Home: 3 Reasons Its Easier Than Ever

You are a conscientious resident of this earth.  You must be if you are reading this right now.

It used to be expensive to live with the ecological principles many of us share, especially when it came to solar. Luckily, times are changing, and solar is now more accessible than ever.

1) Tax Credit

When it comes to residential and commercial solar, you'll want to take advantage of the Solar Investment Tax Credit, or ITC.  From 2006 through the end of 2019 homeowners who installed solar panels have received a 30% tax credit. So, if you paid $20,000 for a solar install, that's $6000 less you had to pay in taxes, not including each month's utility bill savings.

If you have been thinking of going solar, the time is now. In 2020 the tax incentive dropped to 26%. It will drop again to 22% in 2021, only to plummet to ZERO % in 2022. For commercial building owners and investment properties, this incentive will stay at 10%.

2) Storage

Storage has been the great race of solar engineering over the past few years. Our grid is fragile, and solar energy without a means for storage will save you money, but will not power your home during outages. Energy storage and solar power complement each other, and many people would like independence. Tech giants like Tesla and LG are leading the way in compact, affordable solar storage, and every year there are more and more options. The ITC also covers solar storage.

3) Guidance

Many professionals, like myself, have chosen consciousness over a "profit at any cost" mentality. I started as a realtor almost 20 years ago, and I understand the ins and outs of this industry. Contact me today. I can help guide you through the process. Whether you are in Colorado or New York, I consult with clients throughout the country.

I understand that your choice is ethical as well as financial. You want to step outside the box and live a more sustainable life, and I have dedicated my career to helping you do exactly that.