Memorial Day and Your Home’s Solar System

Memorial Day honors military personnel who died in service to our country. Memorial Day ceremonies, family gatherings, and parades are some of the events observed on this day in the Valley of the Sun. Others will be enjoying time at backyard barbecues, swimming pools, and spending time indoors with family and friends with outdoor temperatures expected to be over 100 degrees.

Homeowners who’ve installed green energy technologies, such as rooftop solar panels, backup batteries, and solar outdoor lights understand that the sun’s energy is the best clean power source to power homes. A solar system is not only affordable but also extremely reliable, and easy to maintain. Homeowners who’ve installed solar systems also know that the 30% federal tax helps the U.S. to become energy independent, preserve the environment, and create jobs.

Time to Install Solar Energy

If you’re looking to install solar panels to power your home, Arizona is known as the sunniest state in America. According to recent research, Phoenix is the sunniest city with the sun shining on average over 85% of the time. So as a homeowner in the sun-drenched state of Arizona, it’s extremely likely that installing solar panels will benefit you and your house in the long run.
There are some important factors to take into consideration when you’re looking to install solar energy:

Energy usage for you home
Cost per kWh of going solar
Average solar payback period
Average solar buy back rates
Roof exposure to the sun
Federal, state, and local power company solar support programs

Amount of Energy Your Home Uses

The number of solar panels your home will require is based on your home’s average monthly energy usage costs, the number of occupants, weather, insulation, home construction materials, type of heating and cooling equipment, and square footage. In general, the more power your home uses according to your energy usage habits, the more solar panels you’ll need. The average home in Arizona uses about 1,045 kWh of energy per month. Your experienced local installers at Cool Blew Solar can help you precisely determine the number of solar panels your home will need.

Call Cool Blew Solar

When you’re ready to explore your solar options and you’d like a free estimate from our experienced solar installers, call us today at 623-234-2836. Cool Blew Solar wishes you and your family a safe Memorial Day holiday.

FAQ's

Is Solar Energy Expensive?

The size of your panel installation and the needs of your home will affect your costs. The average net cost of a 5.69kW system is $13,838 cash after 30% rebate (according to solar-estimate.org). An average-sized system can cost up to $35,000. Larger installations will require more hardware, planning and construction time. This can further increase costs. While solar panels are expensive, they have many distinct benefits. Cool Blew Electric & Solar’s experts can assess your situation and goals and recommend a cost-effective system to meet your needs.

How Much Can I Save By Installing Solar Panels?

An average-sized system (5 kilowatts) can reduce up to 50% of your monthly electricity bill. A 5.69kW system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $138. Over a period of 20 years, these savings can add up to $30,000, based on your location and energy usage.

How Long Would It Take to Recoup My Solar Investment by Solar Energy Savings?

With a 5.69kW Solar system you would recoup your savings in 7 years and 2 months but with continuous Utility increases every year your Return and Investment will be much sooner.

What is a Solar Lease Program?

The Solar Lease Program has been one the most popular option that homeowners have chosen over the years. Solar Lease programs gives homeowners the opportunity to take advantage and put Solar on their homes and a guaranteed savings from their Utility for little to no money out of pocket. Most Leases are 20 year power guarantee from the solar provider and includes fixed monthly payments, no repair cost, fully insured and warrantied for the life of the system.

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