{"id":3044,"date":"2022-08-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brighterainc.com\/?p=3044"},"modified":"2022-09-22T12:13:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T16:13:23","slug":"homeowners-guide-to-going-solar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brighterainc.com\/es\/homeowners-guide-to-going-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going solar is one of the best investments a homeowner can make in their home because a solar power system can cover most if not all of your electric bill each month. With the ability to lock in your monthly payment, solar also provides peace of mind so you don\u2019t have to worry about unpredictable energy payments or electricity rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BrightEra Energy<\/a> is a company that focuses on integrity, quality and transparency. It is important to us that you have all the information you need to make the best solar decision for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is your complete guide to going solar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do people go solar?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This guide to going solar is very important for answer the question.There are several reasons to go solar but the main reasons are the potential savings, what it can do to the home\u2019s value and, of course, the environmental benefit. Solar can also add predictability to your life by locking in how much you pay for your system\u2019s energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential savings:<\/strong> The main reason people go solar is so they can save money on utility bills. How much you can save depends on how much electricity your household uses. The more power you use, the more money you will save by going solar. For example, a typical California household uses about 7,000 kWh per year and pays about $1,500 per year. By going solar, an average household could save $1,307.52 per year or $37,500 over the 25 year warranty period that our solar power systems typically have. If that same household uses a lot of electricity, say 12,000 kWh per year, that household would save about $48,000 over a 25 year timespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible increase in the value of your home: <\/strong>There are several ways solar can increase the value of your home. If you own solar, your home can become very enticing for a new buyer. This tells them that they can start benefiting from solar immediately without having to wait on the installation process. This can cause your home to sell faster and at a higher price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More predictable utility rates: <\/strong>When your installation company builds your custom solar system, they create it based on your specific energy needs. This means your monthly bill will reflect your average energy use. This makes your monthly energy bill more consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine the peace of mind you\u2019ll gain by being able to properly budget around a more predictable energy bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tax Credits and Incentives for Going Solar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Federal Tax credit for solar power currently allows you to deduct up to 26% of the cost of your solar system from the tax you owe at the end of the year. If you owe less than 26% of the price you paid for your system, you will only receive the amount that you owed. You can carry any remaining amount of the credit forward for up to 5 years. If you owe nothing at the end of the year, then you won\u2019t get anything out of the tax credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, the tax credit will be reduced to 26% for the remaining of 2021 and 2022 but this could change and drop to a lower percentage or potentially go away altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some states offer incentives for going solar. The best way to find out what incentives are available, and which ones you qualify for is to talk to a qualified tax expert. Neither Brightera & Freedom Forever\u2019s family of independent authorized dealers nor Freedom Forever itself can give you tax advice. A qualified tax professional will understand your situation and be able to give you the most relevant advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better for the environment: <\/strong>Most of the time, people go solar for financial reasons. But they are still helping to save the environment. Solar panels make up for the amount of carbon used to produce them in about 2 years. For the remaining decades of service life left in them, they reduce the amount of carbon produced to make electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How solar works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know the benefits of going solar, it\u2019s time to know exactly how it works. Getting educated on the process of going solar can help you make the most informed decision, and that\u2019s our goal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00bfC\u00f3mo funcionan los paneles solares? <\/strong>A solar panel is made up of many photovoltaic solar cells connected together. Each of those cells works by allowing photons (energy from the sun) to knock loose electrons from atoms in the cells. Those electrons then flow through attached wires in the form of electricity. The more solar cells you have in a solar panel, the more electricity it can generate. The type of electricity generated by solar panels is direct current. To use it to power a home or the electrical grid, the direct current must be converted to alternating current. That conversion is done by a component called an inverter.

Medici\u00f3n neta <\/strong>Net metering happens when you use less energy than what your system has produced. If that leftover power goes back to the grid, you may receive credit on your bills and get a check at the end of the year for those credits from your utility company. It\u2019s important to note that not all utilities offer net metering.

Storage Systems <\/strong>(A.K.A. energy storage systems) are normally used as a temporary back-up source of power. For example, batteries can provide emergency energy to customers in coastal climates that experience regular outages. Batteries can also be configured to discharge when the solar system is not producing and during peak consumption or peak utility rate hours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What to know before going solar<\/strong> – Guide to going solar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We believe that most people could benefit from going solar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is some useful information to get your started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your roof type<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We can install on most roof types. Depending on the roof type, the installation process may differ slightly. No matter what type of roof you have you will benefit from a 10-year penetration warranty. Roof types that solar panels are commonly installed on include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n