Life After Solar Panel Installation: Savings

If you have gone solar – congratulations! Now that your solar panels are installed your question is probably how much money will I be saving? Will solar actually offset your whole electricity bill? What is life like after solar panel installation?

Residential Solar Adds Value for Resale

Once upon a time, it was thought that residential solar was only a smart investment for those who planned to be in their home for “forever.” However, as electricity rates skyrocket and more homeowners are selling their once “forever” homes to make a profit, realtors and lenders alike have realized that residential solar adds value for resale on the market.

2020 California Solar Mandate for New Homes

You may know that solar energy is popular in California but what you probably didn’t know is that by 2020 all new homes must have solar panels installed. Title 24, the State’s energy-efficient building standard was updated in March of 2018 to require solar install in newly built homes. It has been called the 2020 California Solar Mandate.

If you are new to solar, you may be asking if the 2020 California Solar Mandate is going to be a good thing and if this will increase home buyer cost?

Homeowners Guide to Solar Installation

As a homeowner considering a solar installation, it is helpful to know the process of panel installation. After signing your contract there is a 5 step process that happens before your solar panels are even installed on your roof. You have the right to the information involved in the process. Therefore, we have created a 5 Step Guide for you to know what to expect with your solar installation.

4 Things to Consider Prior to Solar Installation

When considering a new residential solar installation, many people are curious about how soon they can start generating energy and saving money. There are 4 factors that immediately stand out which will affect not only your production of solar energy but your savings as well.

Choosing a Solar Contractor

How does a solar power contractor define success? We define success by quality installations and happy customers.

The Best Roof Type For Solar

Installing solar panels on these different roof varieties necessitates different installation techniques, but experts can safely and efficiently install a brand new solar power system on any kind of residential or even commercial roof.

How to Calculate Your Peak Sun Hours

By determining peak sun hours, homeowners are better able to make informed decisions on purchasing solar panels. Within the continental United States, most homeowners can expect to receive between 3 and 5 peak sun hours.

Why it’s Important to Listen to Your Solar Installation Experts

Your solar installation experts at SunPro Solar know what they’re doing. We’ve worked with thousands of Southern California homeowners just like you- nervous about how solar energy will work out for them, hopeful that solar energy will lower your energy bills and that one day you might be able to sell energy credits back to the electric company in order to make money instead of spending it on your utilities.

Top Reasons to Install Solar in California in 2020

If you install solar in 2020, you’ll still be able to enjoy the 26% federal tax credit prior to the government’s phase-out plan. You might as well take advantage of the benefits afforded by the federal tax credits before it reduces significantly over the next few years and disappears completely in 2 years.