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Yes, solar panels are a good, money-saving investment in sunny Larkspur. One research study discovered that installing PV solar panels on your roof lowers the amount of grid-supplied electricity required for house heating cooling by 12%. In addition to saving you money, this also lessens your impact on the environment by lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing the "urban heat island" effect produced by concrete-rich areas.

In Marin County, not only does installing solar panels on your house help you conserve money monthly, but it offers the added benefit of raising your property's market value.

It can be challenging to figure out how you will benefit from going solar. Our solar power experts are always happy to help you look at your installation options and make the decision that best for you.

To convert sunlight into power, solar panels use PV cells. The number of PV cell panels mounted on your roof and the amount of sunshine the panels receive will determine how much electrical energy your solar panel system creates. In Larkspur, California, Marin County, PV cell solar panels can operate at peak efficiency for about 72% of the year due to the abundant sunlight available. In other words, solar panels in Larkspur generate 28% more electricity than the national average.

As the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports, California is one of the sunniest states in the United States, making Marin County a great location for using the sun to power your home.

In the town of Larkspur in Marin County, installing a solar panel system on a home or business may make you eligible for tax credits and/or financing options.

• Congress established the Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit, allowing homeowners to claim a tax credit for up to 30% of their total "solar property" project costs for systems installed during 2022, and 22% for systems installed during 2023.
• An additional federal program, the Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (B-ITC), offers a 30% tax credit incentive to qualifying solar panel projects completed before 2022. Starting in 2022, the tax credit percentage will decline each year through 2025. After that, the incentive will remain at 10% of the solar project installation costs.
• In Sonoma County, homeowners can finance "renewable electrical improvements" at a fixed interest rate of 7% to be repaid over 10 or 20 years. Solar energy projects that cost up to 10% of your property's value are included in the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program.

Some of these financial benefits may not apply if you lease a solar panel system. To learn about additional savings and incentives you might qualify for, visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency or ask one of our solar installation specialists to point you to more information.