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All About Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Solar Panels Installations:

Average Sunny Days, Urbanization, and Tax Credits for New Solar Projects

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256 Average Sunny Days per Year in Santa Rosa: Optimal for Solar Panel Function

Where a solar panel installation is located has one of the greatest impacts on performance out of nearly any metric. Some studies found that solar panel energy production can change as much as 5% just based on location alone.

So, how well suited is Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, for solar panels?

Out of 365 days in the year, the city of Santa Rosa typically sees 256 sunny days every year, with an average 76 days' worth of precipitation.

So, for roughly 70% of an average year, solar panel installations in Santa Rosa can operate at peak efficiency on sunny days - a 25% improvement over the rest of the country, which sees only 205 sunny days on average.

In fact, the state of California as a whole is generally one of the very best regions of the country to experience high levels of the solar radiation required for solar energy creation, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Santa Rosa’s High Urbanization Makes Solar Panels an Ideal Choice

Did you know that solar panel installations impact more than just your electric bills? In fact, the more urbanized the area, the greater an impact solar panels can have on local weather patterns.

One study found that solar panel installations on roofs reduced energy needed for air conditioning and cooling systems by 12%, while reducing the "urban heat island" effect that heats up cities and towns with high concrete rates.

Santa Rosa has a relatively high rate of urbanization, per official United States census records. Therefore, this area is particularly well suited for solar panel installations, especially for those businesses and homes that wish to reduce their AC bills and make their city homes a better place to live for all its residents.

Solar Panel Installation Tax Credits, Rebates, and Special Financing in Santa Rosa

If you're considering a new solar panel installation in Santa Rosa, then you may want to consider certain special tax credits and financing options available for both businesses and residential homes.

  • The Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit - valid through the end of 2023 - is a federal program that allows homeowners to claim a tax credit worth up to 30% of the total "solar electric property" project cost. These costs can include labor, installation, expenses, and system wiring.
  • The Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is another federal program that offers a similar 30% tax credit incentive for certain types of commercial systems installed through the end of 2022. The incentive value will decrease for every year after until the end of 2025, at which point the incentive will remain at 10% of project cost.
  • Specifically for any resident building in the broader Sonoma County, the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) allows property owners to pay for "renewable energy improvements" - including solar panel installations - that cost up to 10% of the current property value. This financing would be repaid over 10 or 20 years, at a 7% fixed interest rate.

Please note that should you choose to lease your solar panel installation, rather than purchase the system outright, then these financial incentives may not apply to you. Feel free to contact us directly to evaluate which options are best for you!

Recent Solar Panel Installations in Sonoma County by SolarCraft

Petaluma Public Storage projected to Save $25,500 Annually

Essential Benefits of this Solar Installation

  • Saves them over $25,500 annually on utility bills, powering their facility with clean, renewable solar electricity for decades to come.
  • Excess power generated during the day is sent back to the grid for PG&E credit towards future use.
  • Every year over 82 metric tons of carbon dioxide generated by Petaluma Public Storage will be eliminated.
  • Substantial cost savings that will lower operating costs for over 25 years.

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Rising from the Ashes, Coovers Rebuild Home Powered by Solar

Essential Benefits of this Solar Installation

  • Saves Coover family over $4,800 in electric bills annually
  • Shields the Coovers from electrical rate increases
  • Offsets 98% of their energy usage
  • Will reduce CO2 emissions by 8 tons annually, equivalent to eliminating over 18,700 miles of driving each year

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Civic Solar Electric Installation Project Profile

Essential Benefits of this Solar Installation

  • Approximately 119,000 kilowatt hours of energy will be generated annually, providing most of the facility's energy consumption.
  • The city received nearly $300,000 in rebates for its energy upgrades.
  • The new solar system will enable Santa Rosa Utilities to generate enough clean electricity each day to power over 52 homes.
  • It will spare the air nearly 91 tons of harmful greenhouse gases annually.
  • Over the next 30 years, the air pollution saved will be equivalent to eliminating over 6.3 million miles of driving.

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Muscardini Family Goes Solar for $0 Down and Saves Close to $300 per Month

Essential Benefits of this Solar Installation

  • Will save Muscardini family over $3,000 in electric bills annually
  • $0 Down and no out-of-pocket cost with Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) Project was completed quickly, with no roof penetrations
  • Installed adjacent to existing thermal panels for maximum solar production
  • Panels provide additional roof insulation
  • Will reduce CO2 emissions by 5 tons annually, equivalent to eliminating over 12,000 miles of driving

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Why Choose Solar Craft for your Solar Installation in Santa Rosa

SolarCraft is one of the most trusted and experienced solar energy and battery energy storage providers in Northern California, serving the businesses and residents of Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties for more than 40 years. 100% Employee Owned, our dedicated team is proud to have installed more solar energy systems than any other company in the North Bay, including systems for many of our community's most recognizable organizations. We deliver the best in solar technology and design-build craftsmanship, always driven by a client-first approach to maximizing financial and environmental benefits. We look forward to partnering with you to build a more sustainable future.

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Sonoma County

Areas We Cover

Petaluma | Santa Rosa | Cotati | Rohnert Park | Windsor | Geyserville
Healdsburg | Sebastopol | Sonoma (Town) | Glen Ellen/Kenwood