Question 1

What is the 30% tax credit for my residential solar system? What is the difference between a credit and a rebate?

Accepted Answer

Homeowners who install solar can look forward to a 30% tax credit on their 2022 taxes. This means that someone who installs, say, a $20,000 home solar energy system could claim a $6,000 tax credit when filing taxes in 2023.

Question 2

HOW ARE TAX CREDITS PAID?

Accepted Answer

This doesn’t mean homeowners get a check for $6,000, though. Instead, the tax credit works to reduce the amount of tax owed in the year of installation and subsequent years if the full amount isn’t used at once. So, let’s imagine a homeowner installing a $20k solar array in late 2022.

Question 3

Who is responsible for the interconnection and activation of my system?

Accepted Answer

Once your County Inspector(s) approves the system, your utility company has 30 calendar days to switch your electric meter with its solar replacement, the bi-directional meter. We always advocate on your behalf and do our best to ensure constant communication with the utility company. However, please be aware that similar to county departments, we have no way to tangibly impact the time frame. Please work with us as teammates to check in with your utility company to ensure completion as quickly as possible.

Question 4

What does buying a solar system do to the value of my home?

Accepted Answer

Your Blue Energy Electric investment can raise the value of your home by 15-20%, determined by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Question 5

I already signed the agreement, why is there more planning?

Accepted Answer

Our structural and electrical engineers verify the accuracy of the proposal production matches the findings from the site visit, and then we design your project plans. Unanticipated tree coverage, roof damage, and other variables can affect the timeframe of this stage, please be patient with the process so we can provide the highest level of precision and accuracy

Question 6

Who is responsible for warranties?

Accepted Answer

The “25 Year Solar Performance Warranty” and the “20 Year Extended Warranty” are both through the product manufacturers. The “10 Year Workmanship Warranty on the Solar System” and the “5 Year Roof Warranty” where the panels are installed are serviced through Blue Energy Electric.

Question 7

Will I still receive an electric bill from my utility company?

Accepted Answer

Going off the Grid may be an option for some who choose battery backup systems like the Enphase Storage, however most of our Solar customers choose to stay on the grid. Depending on the utility company (co-operatives tend to be more expensive), you could be charged $9-30 a month for the metering fee required to keep you connected to the grid.

Question 8

Why should I buy solar?

Accepted Answer

The biggest benefit, besides being energy independent, would be that by owning your own solar you are able to levelize your cost of power, while your neighbors will be paying rate increases year by year.

Question 9

Do I get the 30% tax credit if I buy batteries to go with my solar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can either buy the battery storage system with your solar or add it to a preexisting solar system.. Either way you will receive the tax credit.

Question 10

Does solar work in a power outage?

Accepted Answer

A solar PV system will work in a power outage if you have battery storage as well. The battery storage system allows your solar to continue to create power during a power outage to feed your home and continue to charge your batteries.

Question 11

Will a battery system run my entire house?

Accepted Answer

While most customers choose to go with a smaller battery storage system to run the Essential Loads in their home, It is possible to run the entire house with a larger battery storage system.

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