If you're about to invest in solar panels, it's important to have realistic expectations about your potential energy savings.
Going solar — with help from tools like TCD's Solar Explorer — can dramatically cut down on your energy bills and save you money in the long term.
However, it's unlikely that a solar setup will generate enough electricity to power your house all year long, as one solar installer explained on YouTube.
Artisan Electrics' Jordan Farley says in the video that many people mistakenly believe that solar panels will eliminate electric bills for good.
"That myth usually comes from scammy solar salespeople who sell the dream that is not really realistic," he says.
But while solar panels alone are unlikely to keep the lights on year-round for free, the addition of batteries and net metering can bring your annual energy bill very close to $0.
Battery storage lets you save energy for future use, while net metering gives homeowners credit for excess energy they contribute to the grid on sunny days. Incorporating batteries into your system can also foster energy independence and boost your home's climate resilience as power outages become more frequent.
TCD's Solar Explorer can help connect you with trusted solar partners, offering concierge-level service to make the process of going solar seamless. Curating bids from local installers can save you up to $10,000 on the cost of installation.
Save $10,000 on solar panels — or get them on your roof without paying for purchase or installation Whatever your solar budget, Palmetto can help you save. If you want to buy your own panels, Palmetto's concierge advisors can help you save up to $10,000 on installation through a network of preferred installers. And if you'd rather get solar savings without upfront costs, Palmetto's revolutionary LightReach subscription program can deliver. LightReach lets you lease solar panels with no money down, making it painless to lock in long-term savings. Palmetto covers a 25-year warranty for the panels, which means you'll get reliable performance without unforeseen costs. To get started, just answer a few basic questions about your home and connect with Palmetto's experts to find the option that's right for you. |
One Solar Explorer partner, EnergySage, can help you learn about solar panel incentives and compare competitive bids from vetted installers. If you'd rather lease panels, Palmetto's LightReach program can help you go solar for no money down while lowering your utility rate by up to 20%.
Plus, even though federal tax credits for direct purchases of solar panels have lapsed, leasing programs like LightReach can still access those incentives — and pass those savings along to customers via lower rates.
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Upfront costs 💰 To help save even more on utility costs, you can pair solar panels with other electric appliances, like heat pumps. TCD's HVAC Explorer has all the tools you need to find the right heating and cooling system for your home and cut your energy costs by up to half.
Lastly, to unlock some extra cash for home upgrades — to the tune of up to $5,000 — you can download the free Palmetto Home app, which rewards simple actions you take in your everyday life.
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