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Go Solar SF Pays Off
In keeping with global values, San Francisco has started the boldest publicly financed energy program in the country, SF Go Solar!

By hiring SF Solar (that's us) to install your residential solar array, you'll receive a $6,000 rebate directly from the city. (It's subject to income tax, but..) On a 4kW installation, that's one dollar a watt cheaper, which bumps up your return on investment considerably. On a 2kW array, it's two dollars a watt, and your IRR could easily be over 20%. With this opportunity, you can't afford not to go solar.

To understand the complete picture of Solar Payback, this article by solar consultant Andy Black is essential reading.  However, it's outdated in terms of what your payback from the SF Go Solar rebate. Check out the example below, or to calculate your own home's solar potential, follow this link to Clean Power Estimator.


In keeping with global values, San Francisco has started the boldest publicly financed energy program in the country, SF Go Solar!

By hiring SF Solar (that's us) to install your residential solar array, you'll receive a $6,000 rebate directly from the city. (It's subject to income tax, but..) On a 4kW installation, that's one dollar a watt cheaper, which bumps up your return on investment considerably. On a 2kW array, it's two dollars a watt, and your IRR could easily be over 20%. With this opportunity, you can't afford not to go solar.

To understand the complete picture of Solar Payback, this article by solar consultant Andy Black is essential reading.  However, it's outdated in terms of what your payback from the SF Go Solar rebate. Check out the example below, or to calculate your own home's solar potential, follow this link to Clean Power Estimator.



SF Go Solar Payback
This graph compares the cost of your tiered 600kWh monthly PG&E bill to the total cost of your solar array and bill put together.


SF Go Solar Payback
This chart shows the expected annual cost of energy for the next 25 years for a home using 600 kWh a month (currently $97.23) over the cost for someone who has installed a 2kW solar array with their Go Solar SF rebate of $6,000. Even with 20-year financing at 6%, this solar home is cash positive in the first year, and has a solid IRR of 9%, For those who can invest directly in solar, the IRR is 15%, doubling most market investments yet completely secure. This figure does not calculate the fact that your elctric payments are all paid with after-tax dollars, nor that the interest on your solar loan qualifies for the federal tax credit of 30%, so even when using the bank’s money, the payoff is in your pocket.

While most people need high energy bills for solar to be a good investment, the Go Solar SF rebate makes this environmentally progressive decision beneficial for everyone. Go Solar SF is also applicable to TICs, so talk to us about making a case for solar on your whole building.
This chart shows the expected annual cost of energy for the next 25 years for a home using 600 kWh a month (currently $97.23) over the cost for someone who has installed a 2kW solar array with their Go Solar SF rebate of $6,000. Even with 20-year financing at 6%, this solar home is cash positive in the first year, and has a solid IRR of 9%, For those who can invest directly in solar, the IRR is 15%, doubling most market investments yet completely secure. This figure does not calculate the fact that your elctric payments are all paid with after-tax dollars, nor that the interest on your solar loan qualifies for the federal tax credit of 30%, so even when using the bank’s money, the payoff is in your pocket.

While most people need high energy bills for solar to be a good investment, the Go Solar SF rebate makes this environmentally progressive decision beneficial for everyone. Go Solar SF is also applicable to TICs, so talk to us about making a case for solar on your whole building.

Installation costs based on south facing 20-32º roof, with no adders.
Your cost may vary.
Installation costs based on south facing 20-32º roof, with no adders.
Your cost may vary.
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