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California Solar Costs
Solar panels help you take control of your electricity costs. Commercial and residential solar panel systems convert sunlight into electricity so you don’t have to purchase all your energy from a utility company. Solar installation makes plenty of sense in California where sunshine is abundant. Not to mention, in the Golden State, solar incentives are everywhere and electricity prices are rather high. Most people save over 50% on their monthly utility bills after installing solar panels. After the initial solar installation fees, a vast amount of power can be saved in the long term.
California solar costs are affordable and easily within reach. Solar panel systems are an outstanding investment in California thanks to a variety of solar incentives, rebates and tax credits. In fact, a California solar panel system can pay for itself in as little as three to five years while providing staggering energy savings for the future.
In California, the federal government helps residents save on solar costs by offering a 30-percent renewable energy tax credit for homeowners who install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels or a solar water heating system in their home or business. Also, the Public Utilities Commission designed the California Solar Initiative (CSI) which provides over $3 billion for clean solar power projects.
So how much does it cost to install a solar panel system that will work for you? It’s hard to know for sure until you obtain a free solar home evaluation from a qualified solar installer. It’s best to contact more than one solar installer so you can rest assured you find the best deal on commercial or residential solar panels.
For a rough estimate, use a solar panel cost calculator. A solar calculator can estimate the cost and size of the solar panel array needed for your home energy usage. You'll need your total kilo-watt hours (kWh) used for the past 12 months. Check your electric bills or contact your local utility for your kWh used. Remember, the solar panel cost calculator does not take into account federal, state or local solar rebates that can drastically reduce your California solar costs.
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SOLAR PANELS
