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As heard on WTOP, meteorologist Wyatt Everhart, advisor for Solar Energy World, is answering some of the most pressing questions about shifting to solar power in 2025 in the new 5-part WTOP interview series below.
Q1: What do you say to homeowners today who have simply just “had enough” with those skyrocketing power bills, particularly here in the D.C. region?
Oh, that feeling is both completely understandable and very widespread! I mean, seriously, energy bills for more than $1,000?! Historically unprecedented in the DMV and yet that’s exactly what we are seeing right now!
But the good news is – federal and state incentives and the rapid paybacks for shifting to solar power are also still at their highest levels in history – at least *before any changes get made by the Federal Government. That means right now – bottom line – you can still get thousands back in year #1 on a solar power system, and then still save thousands each year on ever more costly power!
Q2: There is no shortage of homeowners who say they are not happy with the soaring cost of electricity across the DMV, especially when you consider the size of the rate-hikes we’ve seen from our utilities particularly over the past year. However, many also wonder if switching to solar would really be cost effective – and create real savings. What do you say to them?
You must understand, you only really have two choices. Continue to buy that power from your utility, month after month, and at their ever-escalating prices, or, explore generating your own power.
I mean, we see it all the time at Solar Energy World, with our installed solar clients now have electric bills for less than $10 a month! I mean truly, Thomas Edison would be proud!
Now, how much you can save on your specific property will depend on how much power you use, the rate you are paying with your utility, and how many solar panels you can fit on the optimal areas of your roof. But this is why we highly encourage everyone out there with even the slightest interest to at least book the free analysis with us. That way, you can see what the numbers and total savings will look like for your home specifically!
Q3: These are uncertain economic times for many living in the Greater Washington area, particularly with government layoffs and the rising cost of goods. So, key question, does it truly make sense financially to go solar now for those who may be tightening their budgets today for a variety of reasons?
Absolutely. Because, and I say this quite seriously – when it comes to the energy rate hikes we’ve been seeing, the question is quickly becoming, not, “can I afford to go solar?” but rather, “can I really afford to stay with the utility?”
And – very important to know – you can make the shift to more affordable electricity today with Solar Energy World for literally zero up front cost – then start saving an average of 50% or more on those energy bills as soon as you are powered up with solar.
Q4: So many WTOP listeners are just “fed up” frankly with the surging costs of energy bills over the past several years. But in addition to that, more and more frequent power outages also seem to be becoming a problem, particularly after severe storms or during times of peak demand. Why do you say a Solar Energy World system may be the one way to solve both of those problems?
Yes, very true, the price of power just continues to rise – like we’ve never seen it before, and at the same time – so does the demand on our grid!
But you can “kill two birds with one stone” so to speak by both shifting to solar power with us and adding “battery back-up” power for your home at the same time.
And – here is the icing on the cake, when you consider the full 30% federal tax credit (on both solar and energy storage systems) we still have in 2025 – there will likely never be a better time for you to go solar and add reliable back-up power, so you achieve not just significant savings on energy but also emergency power for those times when you need it most!
Q5: There has been a lot of “breaking news” on the residential solar front recently, particular in terms of “green energy” related federal tax credits. What could this mean for homeowners in the DMV who might be interested in switching to solar power for their homes?
“If you have ever even though about solar or just getting away from ever rising utility power costs, there is literally no time waste! In fact, given the early news from Congress on the budget, now is the time to grab the federal tax credit, on residential solar and battery back-up systems – while we know we still have it available! And keep in mind, on an average sized Solar Energy World system – that ITC or federal solar tax credit puts many thousands of dollars back in our clients” pockets in the 1st year alone! Now, the good news is, that federal credit is often stacked on top of state & local incentives, not to mention the monthly electrical savings and Solar Renewable Energy Credits that are paid to solar homeowners. But – the bottom line, you *must* look into solar now in order to be safely installed *this year* – 2025 – ensuring you will get the maximum cash back on solar at tax time!”
Call Solar Energy World today at 855-SOLAR-FM or visit them at SolarEnergyWorld.com for more information and get a free custom solar design for your home – now is definitely the time!
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