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A solar PV panel system can be an affordable investment. Researchers discovered that setting up a solar panel system on your roof decreases power that you need to draw from the power grid for home heating and cooling systems by 12%. This not only helps to reduce your utility bills, it also lowers the urban heat island effect that impacts cities with dense concentrations of concrete buildings, roads, and sidewalks.

In addition, because solar panels are cleaner to operate than other power generation systems, they lower greenhouse gas emissions. By going solar, you can save money and have a positive impact on the environment around you.

You will spend less on electricity right away when you install residential solar panels, but when you'll really notice a difference is when you recoup the investment of having solar panels installed. At that point, the savings really add up.

On top of that, a solar panel system on your roof will increase the value of your home. Yet, solar panels can additionally assist you to conserve money monthly. The financial savings can build up once you have recovered the setup cost via lower electricity prices. Solar panels can likewise increase the value of houses. Should you decide to sell your Kentfield/Ross, Marin, home, you'll learn from your realtor that you'll be able to set a higher asking price than you could without solar panels.

Photovoltaic (PV) cells are used by solar panels to transform sunshine into electricity. How much electricity your solar panel system generates is determined by how many panels you install and the amount of solar radiation they receive. Because of the wealth of sunlight, PV cell solar panels in Kentfield/Ross, Marin County, can produce peak efficiency for around 71% of a typical year. This is 27% more than the national average.

Fortunately for our customers, California happens to see a lot of sunlight, making Kentfield/Ross a great area for generating solar energy efficiently. As noted by the U.S Energy Information Administration, the region receives a bountiful amount of solar radiation year-round.

To make it more affordable to install a solar system in Kentfield/Ross, Marin County, several tax benefits and financing options are available for both homes and businesses.

• The federal government offers a tax credit for residential solar panel installations through its Residential Investment Tax Credit program. The program allows homeowners to claim a tax credit up to 30% of their total "solar property" project costs, including labor and system wiring.
• An additional federal program provides a tax credit to businesses. The Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (B-ITC) also offers a 30% tax credit incentive. The incentive applies to qualifying commercial systems that were built before 2022. From the beginning of 2022, the incentive value will decline every year through the end of 2025. From then on, the incentive will be 10% of the solar project installation costs.

Additional incentives are available, depending on your geographic location. Visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency to find out what options are available to you.

Please note that not every financial incentive is available if you lease your solar panel system instead of buying it.

If need help to figure out which incentives are available to you, talk to one of our solar system experts. They can help find the best solution for your situation.