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WHY SOLAR?

How Power is Delivered

With traditional utility power, you pay a rate for each kilowatt (kWh) of power you draw from the grid plus several other charges and fees.

Generation

The energy delivery process begins at power plants, where various energy sources such as coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, or solar are used to generate electricity. These power plants convert the potential energy stored in these sources into electrical energy through different methods, such as burning fuels, harnessing steam, or capturing sunlight.

Transmission

Once electricity is generated, it’s transmitted over long distances through high-voltage power lines. These transmission lines form a network known as the electrical grid. The high voltage is used to minimize energy loss during transportation. Transformers are used to step up or step down the voltage as needed.

Distribution

At this stage, the electricity enters the local distribution network. Substations within communities further reduce the voltage to a level suitable for homes and businesses. Distribution lines carry electricity through neighborhoods and streets, and smaller transformers further reduce the voltage for safer use.

Traditional Power Charges

With traditional utility power, you pay a rate for each kilowatt (kwh) of power you draw from the grid plus several other charges and fees.

*Numbers reflected below are for illustrating purposes only.

Transmission Charges

$32.65

Distribution Charges

$43.86

Public Purpose Programs

$4.57

Nuclear Decomissioning

$0.15

Local Government Fee

$3.96

Delivery Charges

$78.02
Tier 1 | Off-Peak (101kWh x $0.08958)
$9.09
Tier 1 | On-Peak (101kWh x $0.16958)
$9.09
Tier 2 | Off-Peak (112kWh x $0.17958)
$9.09
Tier 2 | On-Peak (127kWh x $0.24958)
$9.09

TOTAL

$163.21

Current Utility Rates

As your home consumes more energy throughout the month, the cost per kilowatt hour you are charged increases.

210

Average Monthly Bill

0.24 KwH

Average Electric Price

*The length of time in each tier determines the monthly energy rate of energy costs. Average is based on location.

Rising Utility Costs

Utility rates continue to rise – Electricity prices have continued to increase unpredictably over time.

Input of how much you anticipate your utility rates to increase each year:

5%

You can expect your energy use over 30 years to cost you

$168,090

ENERGY FREEDOM

How Can Efficient Solution Help Your Home?

In 2048 Your Bill Will Be

Without Solar

With Solar

SOLAR SAVINGS

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Pay Less for Clean Energy

Solar delivers immediate savings. It is that simple. Solar energy is less expensive than traditional power in many markets across the country. You pay nothing upfront, you start saving on day one, and the savings typically increases over time.

GO GREEN

Your solar powered home does a lot of good for our planet

9,102
Miles driving a car over a year
9,603
Tree absorbing CO2 over ten years
1,344,506
Gallons of water used in the production of coal fired energy

PAYMENT DETAILS

Upfront Cost
$0

Total Loan Amount

$36,729

Length of Loan

25 Years

Interest Rate / APR

2.99%

Average Utility kWh Rate

$0.24 kWh

Average Solar kWh Rate

$0.09 kWh

Average Utility Cost Before Solar

$211/mo

Average Utility Cost After Solar

$138/mo

Utility Cost

$7/mo

Solar Payment

$131/mo

Tax Credit

Your available ITC

$9,550

How much of your ITC will you apply to lower your payment?

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Production Monitoring

24/7 web-enabled monitoring at no additional cost

Workmanship Warranty

Industry leading 25-year end to end warranty

Roof Penetrations

All solar roof penetrations included with workmanship warranty

Manufacturer Warranty

25 year performance guarantee from Tier 1 rated (insurance backed) manufacturer

Product Guarantee

Manufacturer backed panel production guarantee

Moving? No Problem!

  1. Transfer bill to new homeowner
  2. Add remainder of loan into home price

Need Roof Replacement?

Since we employ roofers, replacing the roof during installation is simple.

  1. Disconnect and remove the panels off the roof
  2. Replace your roof
  3. Install the panels on the new roof
  4. Your warranty remains intact

YOUR PATH TO CLEAN ENERGY

Exploring Solar Energy Options

  • Own your power
  • Receive a major tax credit
  • $0 down when financed
  • $0 Down
  • Just pay for the power you produce
  • $0 Down
  • Fixed, predictable monthly payment

Whats the Lifespan of Solar Panels?

Solar panels last but lose efficiency with time

Solar panels lose between 0.5% to 1% of their efficiency every year. Because of that rate of loss, at the end of the 25 year warranty period, the panels will still output between 75 to 87.5% of the original amount of power they made when they were new. In fact, a National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) study found that 80% of all solar panels outlast their 25 year warranty period. That same NREL study also shows that 78% of the systems tested in the study showed less than a 1% degradation rate per year. You may ask, “Are solar panels that still put out 75% or more of their original output still useful?” Yes! If your panels are still putting out most of the energy they were originally designed to produce, those panels are still useful.

How solar panel longevity affects the ROI of going solar

If your panels last longer than they are warrantied for, that boosts your ROI(Return On Investment). Online calculators often use the common 25 year warranty period that solar panels come with as the basis for how long your system will last, and therefore, as a basis for how long you will own it and earn ROI. However, if your panels last for longer than 25 years, all that extra time means extra time that you are earning ROI on your investment in solar. The best way to make sure you get maximum ROI on your system is to properly maintain the system. Thankfully, there’s not much you need to do.

How to maintain your solar system so it lasts

All you need to do to maintain maximum output from your solar system is to occasionally dust off the panels. You should also keep trees trimmed and clear of your system so the shade doesn’t reduce your systems’ power output. Solar panels are very reliable and they don’t need any maintenance beyond keeping them clean.Inverters are another story. They are often warrantied for 10 years.

Demand Solar only uses products with 25 year warranties.

Reference: Dirk Jordan and Sarah Kurz. (2019) Photovoltaic Degradation Rates — An Analytical Review National Renewable Energy Labs.
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