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We're all concerned about the spiraling cost of energy, and the fact is, it's not getting any cheaper. The only way to actually do something about it is to invest in clean, green, planet saving power. Fortunately, congress just renewed the investment tax credit, and removed the 2,000 residential cap, giving you the full 30%! Now anyone can profitably invest in solar power, the one safe investment left in America.


We're all concerned about the spiraling cost of energy, and the fact is, it's not getting any cheaper. The only way to actually do something about it is to invest in clean, green, planet saving power. Fortunately, congress just renewed the investment tax credit, and removed the 2,000 residential cap, giving you the full 30%! Now anyone can profitably invest in solar power, the one safe investment left in America.



PG&E Residential Payback
With the new federal tax credit and time of use rates, even a small system can become a profitable investment.
The odd irony of solar, the more energy you use, the more money you save.


PG&E Residential Payback
This example shows the 25-year curve of electric costs for a 300 kWh usage. Currently billed at $37 a month, with the 6% annual increase that rates have undergone for the last 20 years, it will wind up at $145. The blue section is the amount you'll pay to install a 1.3kW solar array, with a 20 year loan at 6%. 

While you may be switching one bill for another, you'll be helping save the environment, and by the end of the 25 year warranty period you'll have earned a solid 8% IRR, (although we expect the panels to last an additional ten years or more.) ************************************


While we're thrilled that energy efficient consumers can finally take advantage of solar, the fact is, your bill is probably closer to the $100 range. Fortunately for you, that's where solar really starts to pay off.

Here's a 3kW array wiping out 600 kWh usage. Cash positive from year one, it pays a handsome 13% IRR.


This example shows the 25-year curve of electric costs for a 300 kWh usage. Currently billed at $37 a month, with the 6% annual increase that rates have undergone for the last 20 years, it will wind up at $145. The blue section is the amount you'll pay to install a 1.3kW solar array, with a 20 year loan at 6%. 

While you may be switching one bill for another, you'll be helping save the environment, and by the end of the 25 year warranty period you'll have earned a solid 8% IRR, (although we expect the panels to last an additional ten years or more.) ************************************


While we're thrilled that energy efficient consumers can finally take advantage of solar, the fact is, your bill is probably closer to the $100 range. Fortunately for you, that's where solar really starts to pay off.

Here's a 3kW array wiping out 600 kWh usage. Cash positive from year one, it pays a handsome 13% IRR.



Special Cases - San Francisco and Berkeley
Leading the nation in promoting local power production, San Francisco and Berkeley have initiated major rebate and financing programs for their residents.

Go Solar SF rebates $6,000 for using qualified contractors (like us), which gives the example above an IRR of 20%!!! There is also a $5,000 additional incentive for low-income users (and low-income in San Francisco is more than you might think).  Read the program FAQs for complete details.

Meanwhile, across the bay, Berkeley's FIRST program is developing the first community based financing program for solar. Residents can use city financing to add their solar system cost to their property tax bill, shifting financing away from the individual and on to the house itself.  
Leading the nation in promoting local power production, San Francisco and Berkeley have initiated major rebate and financing programs for their residents.

Go Solar SF rebates $6,000 for using qualified contractors (like us), which gives the example above an IRR of 20%!!! There is also a $5,000 additional incentive for low-income users (and low-income in San Francisco is more than you might think).  Read the program FAQs for complete details.

Meanwhile, across the bay, Berkeley's FIRST program is developing the first community based financing program for solar. Residents can use city financing to add their solar system cost to their property tax bill, shifting financing away from the individual and on to the house itself.  

Graphs and calculations derived from Andy Black's On Grid Tool.
Installation costs based on south facing 22º roof, with no adders.

Your cost will vary.
Graphs and calculations derived from Andy Black's On Grid Tool.
Installation costs based on south facing 22º roof, with no adders.

Your cost will vary.
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