{"id":14313,"date":"2023-09-28T21:52:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T21:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.empower-solar.com\/?p=14313"},"modified":"2023-11-02T21:14:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T21:14:24","slug":"solar-savings-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empower-solar.com\/en\/blog\/solar-savings-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Savings Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding a solar system to your home has a number of benefits. It can increase the value of your home, reduce your carbon footprint, and, as inflation continues to rise, reduce your heating and electric bills as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, going solar can feel like a big investment. On Long Island and in New York City, solar arrays typically cost between <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.empower-solar.com\/home-solar\/solar-panel-cost\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$20,000 and $40,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The total price of your system will depend on a couple of factors, including average electricity usage, pitch and orientation of your roof, amount of shade, and the wattage of the panels installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EmPower Solar installs high quality SunPower panels backed by an industry-leading 25-year warranty, though their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us.sunpower.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/05\/compare-solar-cells-video-stress-test\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">useful lifetime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can expand well beyond then.\u00a0 This enables homeowners to maximize their savings while decreasing their reliance on traditional energy sources. Still, there are concerns that solar panels don\u2019t actually save you enough to be worthwhile. Let\u2019s break down the cost of electricity with and without solar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Average Electric Bill Without Solar<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We estimate that the average electric bill for a home on Long Island is about $250 a month, or upwards of $3000 each year, at current prices. Due to regular rates of inflation, this price rises by about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarreviews.com\/blog\/average-electricity-cost-increase-per-year\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.66% each year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At that rate, 5 years from now you could be paying a minimum of $285 a month or $3420 a year, and in 10 years $325 a month or $3900 a year. This is assuming the cost does not rise beyond 2.66% a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 664px;\" width=\"562\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Year<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Yearly Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$256<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,079<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$263<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,161<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$270<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,245<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$277<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,332<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2027<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$285<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,420<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2028<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$292<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,511<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2029<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,605<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2030<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$308<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,701<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2031<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$316<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,799<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2032<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$325<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$3,900<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2033<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$333<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$4,004<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2034<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$342<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$4,110<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">2035<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$351<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">$4,220<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2>The True Cost of Solar<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned previously, systems usually cost between $20,000 and $40,000. Right now is the best time to go solar because of all the incentives and rebates available. Homeowners can receive a 30% federal tax rebate and a $5,000 rebate from New York State, depending on the financing method, and most clients see 50% or more of their system cost covered by these incentives. Check out this client proposal. The total cost of their system was $30, 469. By combining incentives, the price drops to $17,547.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14314\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Costs-and-Incentives.png?resize=493%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Costs-and-Incentives.png?w=651&amp;ssl=1 651w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Costs-and-Incentives.png?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EmPower Solar also offers<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.empower-solar.com\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-home-solar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> three ways to pay for solar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; financing, purchasing, and leasing. All three have different benefits, and we can help you create an individualized financing option that is right for you and your family. Regardless of your payment plan, from day one you can begin harnessing the sun and reducing your electric bills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After installation, homeowners in New York are able to participate in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.empower-solar.com\/blog\/what-is-net-metering\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">net metering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which enables them to send excess energy to the grid and receive credits back on their electric bill. Many homeowners see their electric bill reduced to ~$20, which is the required grid connection fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Total Savings Compared<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 25 years, a homeowner without solar will have spent $105,366 total on electricity. Regardless of their financing plan, a homeowner with solar will have paid off their $17,547 system during the 25 year time period. Because of net metering, they will not have paid for electricity during this time, but will have paid a ~$20 required grid connection fee, totaling $6,000 after 25 years. Combining the cost of their system with their monthly bill, and their total spending comes to $23,547. Compare that to the non-solar total of $105,366, and it\u2019s clear that solar offers the most savings for the average homeowner on Long Island.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14315\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Monthly-Savings-vs.-Long-Term-Savings-1024x333.png?resize=1024%2C333\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Monthly-Savings-vs.-Long-Term-Savings.png?resize=1024%2C333&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Monthly-Savings-vs.-Long-Term-Savings.png?resize=300%2C98&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Monthly-Savings-vs.-Long-Term-Savings.png?resize=768%2C250&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/empower-solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Monthly-Savings-vs.-Long-Term-Savings.png?w=1386&amp;ssl=1 1386w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Start Saving Today<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spots for 2024 are already filling up. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.empower-solar.com\/calendly-book-your-appointment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to get started and see how much you could save.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adding a solar system to your home has a number of benefits. It can increase the value of your home, reduce your carbon footprint, and, as inflation continues to rise, reduce your heating and electric bills as well.\u00a0 That being said, going solar can feel like a big investment. On Long Island and in New [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-solar"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Solar Savings Explained - EmPower Solar<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Going solar can save you money year-round for years to come. How? 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