One Illinois homeowner really got the most out of their solar panels when they used them to get free air conditioning all summer long.
They posted about their experience in the r/solar subreddit.
"Blasting the a/c all summer and not having to worry about the power bill is awesome," they wrote. "We got our system installed last fall, so this is our first summer with the panels. Even with the a/c cranked up, we're still overproducing. Feels good."
As this homeowner illustrated, solar panels are incredibly effective at allowing you to save money on your utility bills, even while energy prices are rising across the wider grid.
With the help of battery storage, they can also grant you independence and make your home more resilient in the case of a disaster or outage. To save money when you install solar (up to $10,000), learn more about your options through TCD's Solar Explorer.
In addition to saving money, this is the most eco-friendly way to run your air conditioner. Solar power doesn't produce air pollution that traps heat in Earth's atmosphere, making it superior to grid energy that often comes from coal or other polluting sources.
Other commenters expressed similar experiences.
"Word," replied one user. "I live in Arizona. No longer having to manage my AC use around time of use peak hours is life-changing."
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To locate trusted partners that can help you install solar while saving money, check out TCD's Solar Explorer. And if upfront investment in panels is troublesome, Palmetto's LightReach solar leasing program offers a $0-down option that can reduce your utility rate by up to 20%. It also lets you take advantage of federal tax credits that are no longer available to individual homeowners.
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