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Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good Sustainable Energy Guide for Homeowners Looking To Pay Less For Energy
Headquarters: Citruc Heights, CA 95610 916.316.8975 [email protected]
For more information visit www.evergreensolar.solutions
Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
Learn How Solar Works Making the choice to install solar panels on your home enables you and your family to create your own energy and save money by driving down, or even eliminating your monthly electric bill altogether. Solar panels generate electricity whenever they are exposed to sunlight, which means that even when you’re not home or using energy, you’re still accruing energy. This extra accrued energy can then be “sold” back into the mainstream grid to offset your normal utility costs. For example, when a married couple with solar panels on their roof leave to go to work in the morning, they won’t be using energy at home during the day, which means that they’re overproducing. This overflow of energy is sent back to the grid and stored in a bucket that they have access to. It’s like having an extra pool of energy to draw from. By generating their own energy
through their roof-mounted solar system, the couple have the opportunity to reduce their annual electric spend to only $200 - 300 a year. And if they overproduce energy and wind up consuming less than they produce, this couple could actually drive their electric costs down to zero dollars per year. If the amount of energy they overproduce is significant enough, they may actually receive money back from their utility company at year’s end. The process that enables this is what’s known as net energy metering, or NEM.
Net energy metering, or NEM, enables residential and commercial customers who generate their own electricity from solar power to sell energy they don’t use back into the mainstream grid. When we refer to “selling energy” it is not in terms of being paid money for the energy they produce — although that is a possibility — but rather “selling” in this scenario refers to the ability to earn credits that can be “spent” against their own energy bill. At the end of the month, if you’ve used
more electricity than you’ve produced, you’ll owe your utility provider for that power. However, if at the end of the month, you’ve produced more energy than you’ve drawn from the grid, you’ll owe nothing. In fact, your power provider could end up owing you money.
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Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
Tax Incentives & Rebates Many homeowners are reluctant
Credit (ITC) is a federal tax credit de-
to go solar because they feel over-
signed to support the deployment of
whelmed at what might first appear
solar energy in the U.S. The ITC of-
to be a large-scale renovation to
fers a 30% dollar-for-dollar reduction
their home. Not to mention what
in income taxes for homeowners
the associated installation costs
based on the amount of money they
might be. But, believe it or not, most
invested in solar property.
solar installations are completed in
Since first being implemented in
just one day, often with zero out-of-
2006, the ITC has helped annual so-
pocket costs incurred by the home-
lar installation grow by over 1,600%.
owner.
Under current law, the ITC is set to
Installing a solar system on your roof
remain in effect through December
will lead to an immediate increase in
31, 2019. But after this date, the resi-
property value. And considering that
dential credit under the ITC will drop
solar systems average 30+ years of
to zero.
usability, the system will pay for it-
Although the state of California no
self two-to-three times over during
longer offers any rebates associated
the duration of its useful life.
with solar, there are still rebates
There are also a number of rebates
available from some utility compa-
and tax credits available to home-
nies serving localized districts. Typ-
owners who go solar.
ically, these rebates range from any-
The federal solar Investment Tax
where between $500 to $2000.
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Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
The Evergreen Way The cost for solar these days can vary from company to company. That’s why it is important to shop for solar with a company you can trust that will help you get the best price.
Finding Your Best Price At Evergreen, we aren’t romantic about one solar company over another. Often times the best company to go with is the one that offer you the most benefits at the greatest value. Since no home and family are alike, this can vary from customer to customer.
Financing That Fits We work with you when it comes to figuring out the best option for paying for your new solar installation. Going green has a lot of paperwork to go with it, so its nice to have a team on your side that can help you navigate through all the boring stuff.
Powering Your Home Our experienced team will use your past energy useage to determine the amount of solar you will want on your roof to power your home. From their we will discuss the different types of panel manufacturers as well as inverters, and installation teams.
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Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
No More Rate Hikes
Keep your energy prices right where you want them By investing in a solar energy system for your home, you’re effectively installing a power plant on top of your roof. Not only that, but when you work with Evergreen Solar, you’re working to stabilize your future costs by securing a fixed lower payment for the next 20 years. Choosing to go solar frees you from having to contend with energy rates that fluctuate from year to year. With unpredictable energy rates and industry forecasters predicting that rates will likely climb even higher in the future, going solar offers the chance to instill more stability into your financial future by taking control of your energy production yourself. Installing solar enables you to escape from the tiered mainstream energy system that keeps you beholden to the whims of power companies (changingtier levels, costs, etc.) With solar, you create your own energy and levelize your costs.
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Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
The Next Step Get in touch with one of our solar representatives to learn more about how solar can help save you money and increase the value of your home in a non-pressure way.
Benefits of Going Green
01
02
03
Savings On Day 1
Low Payback Period
Increase Home Value
Solar purchase power agreements
If you choose to pay in cash, the
Buying a home with solar panels
(PPAs) and solar leasing has made it
payback period is in many cases less
translates into lower electricity costs.
possible for homeowners to go so-
than ten years.
Solar panels will increase a home`s attractiveness on the market, similar-
lar for little or no money down.
ly to homes with low property taxes.
04
A Secure Investment
05
06
Energy Independence Save The Environment
The utility companies are notorious
As we continue to use limited non-re-
The average residential solar system
for their fluctuating and unreliable
newable energy resources, the price
offsets about 100,000 lbs. of carbon
electricity prices. There is clearly an
continually goes up. Going solar enables
dioxide in 20 years – the equivalent of
upward trend.
you to break free from relying on the
driving a car for 100,000 miles.
grid for your energy sources.
10
Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
Evergreen Solar was pleasant to work with from start to finish. They have great customer service and did an excellent job. Their attention to detail is second to none. They made sure all our solar needs were met. Highly recommended! Ron & Kelly Information about their installation here....
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Contact us Like us on Facebook to keep in touch: facebook.com/evergreensolarsolutions Visit our website for more information: www.evergreensolar.solutions Or call 916.316.8975
Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good Sustainable Energy Guide for Homeowners Looking To Pay Less For Energy
Headquarters: Citruc Heights, CA 95610 916.316.8975 [email protected]
For more information visit www.evergreensolar.solutions
Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
Learn How Solar Works Making the choice to install solar panels on your home enables you and your family to create your own energy and save money by driving down, or even eliminating your monthly electric bill altogether. Solar panels generate electricity whenever they are exposed to sunlight, which means that even when you’re not home or using energy, you’re still accruing energy. This extra accrued energy can then be “sold” back into the mainstream grid to offset your normal utility costs. For example, when a married couple with solar panels on their roof leave to go to work in the morning, they won’t be using energy at home during the day, which means that they’re overproducing. This overflow of energy is sent back to the grid and stored in a bucket that they have access to. It’s like having an extra pool of energy to draw from. By generating their own energy
through their roof-mounted solar system, the couple have the opportunity to reduce their annual electric spend to only $200 - 300 a year. And if they overproduce energy and wind up consuming less than they produce, this couple could actually drive their electric costs down to zero dollars per year. If the amount of energy they overproduce is significant enough, they may actually receive money back from their utility company at year’s end. The process that enables this is what’s known as net energy metering, or NEM.
Net energy metering, or NEM, enables residential and commercial customers who generate their own electricity from solar power to sell energy they don’t use back into the mainstream grid. When we refer to “selling energy” it is not in terms of being paid money for the energy they produce — although that is a possibility — but rather “selling” in this scenario refers to the ability to earn credits that can be “spent” against their own energy bill. At the end of the month, if you’ve used
more electricity than you’ve produced, you’ll owe your utility provider for that power. However, if at the end of the month, you’ve produced more energy than you’ve drawn from the grid, you’ll owe nothing. In fact, your power provider could end up owing you money.
4
Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
Tax Incentives & Rebates Many homeowners are reluctant
Credit (ITC) is a federal tax credit de-
to go solar because they feel over-
signed to support the deployment of
whelmed at what might first appear
solar energy in the U.S. The ITC of-
to be a large-scale renovation to
fers a 30% dollar-for-dollar reduction
their home. Not to mention what
in income taxes for homeowners
the associated installation costs
based on the amount of money they
might be. But, believe it or not, most
invested in solar property.
solar installations are completed in
Since first being implemented in
just one day, often with zero out-of-
2006, the ITC has helped annual so-
pocket costs incurred by the home-
lar installation grow by over 1,600%.
owner.
Under current law, the ITC is set to
Installing a solar system on your roof
remain in effect through December
will lead to an immediate increase in
31, 2019. But after this date, the resi-
property value. And considering that
dential credit under the ITC will drop
solar systems average 30+ years of
to zero.
usability, the system will pay for it-
Although the state of California no
self two-to-three times over during
longer offers any rebates associated
the duration of its useful life.
with solar, there are still rebates
There are also a number of rebates
available from some utility compa-
and tax credits available to home-
nies serving localized districts. Typ-
owners who go solar.
ically, these rebates range from any-
The federal solar Investment Tax
where between $500 to $2000.
5
Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
The Evergreen Way The cost for solar these days can vary from company to company. That’s why it is important to shop for solar with a company you can trust that will help you get the best price.
Finding Your Best Price At Evergreen, we aren’t romantic about one solar company over another. Often times the best company to go with is the one that offer you the most benefits at the greatest value. Since no home and family are alike, this can vary from customer to customer.
Financing That Fits We work with you when it comes to figuring out the best option for paying for your new solar installation. Going green has a lot of paperwork to go with it, so its nice to have a team on your side that can help you navigate through all the boring stuff.
Powering Your Home Our experienced team will use your past energy useage to determine the amount of solar you will want on your roof to power your home. From their we will discuss the different types of panel manufacturers as well as inverters, and installation teams.
6
Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
No More Rate Hikes
Keep your energy prices right where you want them By investing in a solar energy system for your home, you’re effectively installing a power plant on top of your roof. Not only that, but when you work with Evergreen Solar, you’re working to stabilize your future costs by securing a fixed lower payment for the next 20 years. Choosing to go solar frees you from having to contend with energy rates that fluctuate from year to year. With unpredictable energy rates and industry forecasters predicting that rates will likely climb even higher in the future, going solar offers the chance to instill more stability into your financial future by taking control of your energy production yourself. Installing solar enables you to escape from the tiered mainstream energy system that keeps you beholden to the whims of power companies (changingtier levels, costs, etc.) With solar, you create your own energy and levelize your costs.
8
Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
The Next Step Get in touch with one of our solar representatives to learn more about how solar can help save you money and increase the value of your home in a non-pressure way.
Benefits of Going Green
01
02
03
Savings On Day 1
Low Payback Period
Increase Home Value
Solar purchase power agreements
If you choose to pay in cash, the
Buying a home with solar panels
(PPAs) and solar leasing has made it
payback period is in many cases less
translates into lower electricity costs.
possible for homeowners to go so-
than ten years.
Solar panels will increase a home`s attractiveness on the market, similar-
lar for little or no money down.
ly to homes with low property taxes.
04
A Secure Investment
05
06
Energy Independence Save The Environment
The utility companies are notorious
As we continue to use limited non-re-
The average residential solar system
for their fluctuating and unreliable
newable energy resources, the price
offsets about 100,000 lbs. of carbon
electricity prices. There is clearly an
continually goes up. Going solar enables
dioxide in 20 years – the equivalent of
upward trend.
you to break free from relying on the
driving a car for 100,000 miles.
grid for your energy sources.
10
Reduce Your Electricity Bill For Good
Evergreen Solar was pleasant to work with from start to finish. They have great customer service and did an excellent job. Their attention to detail is second to none. They made sure all our solar needs were met. Highly recommended! Ron & Kelly Information about their installation here....
11
Contact us Like us on Facebook to keep in touch: facebook.com/evergreensolarsolutions Visit our website for more information: www.evergreensolar.solutions Or call 916.316.8975
