As the (relatively) new Digital Media Manager for All Energy Solar, I wanted to introduce myself as the human behind the blog.  If you interact with us at all on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or a handful of other Social Media platforms, or on this website, you’re most likely talking to me.

So without further ado, hello! I’m William Blackman – nature junkie, environmental proponent, Alaska native, and standardized test expert.

I started working with the All Energy Solar team this spring, and will continue to be here for the foreseeable future.  These are a few of the hardest working, committed, respectable people I know, so I’m extremely happy to be the virtual face of the company. I know that I have the freedom to be open and honest with all of our followers and customers, because we are actually doing the right thing on all levels – environmentally, socially, commercially, legally.. etc.

On this blog I will be sharing industry news, company news, employee profiles, personal views, and anything else I feel you might be interested in or I’m interested in. I invite you to share your thoughts with the knowledge that you’re talking to someone who actually is interested and will respond to any questions you have. Also note that I will occasionally be sharing my opinions (potentially controversial as anything in the environmental fields is), which may or may not echo the views of the company.

I’ll refrain from gushing about myself or the company much more, but I do really enjoy talking about anything even remotely related to solar, so either comment on facebook or on the blog posts themselves. Also, if you’re in the twin cities area and want to meet up, I’d be more than happy to meet and talk in person (almost a novelty for us web gnomes).

I look forward to hearing from you in the future and I hope you look forward to hearing from me on a fairly regular basis too!

William

Solar Energy Cost

Would you like to own your electricity? Want to stop worrying about rate inflation from your utility company, charging you whatever they like? Did you know that rates have been rising by about 6% each year in California for example? They will only keep going up and up unless you do something about it!

By installing a solar electric system you can SAVE MONEY, break free from the clutches of your utility company and HELP the Environment too.

Only 20 Years ago, solar energy cost 7 times as much. Advanced technologies have contributed to the enormous decrease in price, but it is mainly due to the increase in manufacturing volumes, as more and more people realise the benefits of solar energy.

There’s more good news. Solar energy cost will continue to decline as the market continues to grow, making it even more affordable.

Governments too have realised the benefits. Incentives are available form state, federal and local governments, as well as some utility companies.       Check out the DSIRE websiteto find out what’s available in your area (USA only).

Another cost benefit is that you will get paid for the excess electricity you produce through a system called – Net-metering.

$ – Just how much does solar energy cost? – $

It varies. Depending on the size of your household, the amount of electricity you use, the particular solar energy system you choose, how much sunshine you receive in your area and available government funding to name only a few.

As a very rough guide, depending on the above conditions – - -

• A solar hot water system will cost between US $2,000 and $4,000.

• A photovoltaic system will cost between US $8,000 and $10,000 for a 1kW system. (or $8 – $10 /Watt)

An average American family, living in a 3-bedroom home will require a 1.5 – 3kW system, which will cost between US $13,000 and US $27,000, before rebates.

Lets take a couple of example of a Californian household to illustrate just how much you can save with all these incentives:

An average family needing 2.5 Kilowatt system –
(current electricity bill between $50 and $75 per month)

Cost of Solar electric system incl. Installation: $22,500

LESS: Government Rebate: – $7,000 *

LESS: Tax credit: -$1,163 **
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You pay only: $14,337
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An average family needing 3 Kilowatt system –
(current electricity bill between $75 and $100 per month)

Cost of Solar electric system incl. Installation: $27,000

LESS: Government Rebate: – $8,400 *

LESS: Tax credit: -$1,395 **
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You pay only: $17,205
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Save even more with Net Metering each year.

* (2.5 Kw system = 2500 watt x $2.80 per watt rebate = $7,000)
(3Kw system = 3000 watt x $2.80 per watt rebate = $8,400)

** (7.5% of system cost after rebate. $22,500 – $7,000 x 7.5% = $1,163)
(7.5% of system cost after rebate. $27,000 – $8,400 x 7.5% = $1,395)

As a rough guide: Add .5 to your system size for each additional $25 on your bill and $4,500 to the cost before incentives.

PLEASE NOTE that these prices are only estimates and will vary depending on many different factors that needs to be taken into account for each specific installation.

See this article in its original location here

Check us out on the web at www.allenergysolar.com

While I am not sure if it is possible to love solar as much as we do, for those that come close it is interesting to imagine that some home owners associations might try to prevent some people from putting up solar.  We have never run into such a problem, but apparently, in rare instances this has happened.  Check it out here: Homeowners Associations and then check us out www.allenergysolar.com.

In the summer months we start to see our electric bills skyrocket.  Isn’t it interesting that the this big ball of burning gas can actually help cool us down even as we are heating up!  Because the sun is higher in the sky during the summer months, solar powered homes and businesses can take advantage of their solar systems producing the most amount of energy for them when them when they need it the most.

Awesome right? This company in Pennsylvania certainly thinks so.  Read their story: Solar Panels and Iced Tea or check us out at www. allenergysolar.com to start your story.