The Importance of a Solar Cost/Benefit Analysis

As America makes a conscious shift towards sustainable and renewable energy sources, home solar installations have gained momentum. On Long Island, more families are considering the benefits of rooftop solar for their energy needs. But before you can pull the trigger on an installation, you need to understand the financials of switching to solar. This is where a cost/benefit analysis can benefit you. This information will become a powerful tool that you can use to make a decision that will have long-lasting effects on your finances and quality of life at home.

How Does a Cost/Benefit Analysis Help You to Evaluate Solar?

The cost/benefit breakdown analysis will become a type of guide as you navigate the core benefits of a solar power installation on Long Island. You’ll be able to compare the initial cost, based on your estimate, against the potential savings that can come over time. The information will serve as a detailed overview of the financial aspects of your energy transition. You’ll be able to weigh the pros and cons without any uncertainty.

Your analysis will consider factors like:

• The Upfront Costs: Including solar panel purchase, installation, and any additional equipment required.
• Potential Savings: Estimating your monthly energy bill savings based on your current electricity consumption and your home’s solar potential.
• New York Solar Tax Credits and Rebates: Exploring available federal, state, and local incentives that can significantly offset your initial investment. New York solar tax credits and rebates can significantly reduce the real cost of switching to clean energy.
• The Pay-Through Period: Calculating how long it will take for your solar system to pay for itself through energy savings.

Getting Your Free Home Solar Estimate

Before you can get your cost/benefit comparison, you’ll get a free home solar estimate from Long Island Power Solutions. The initial estimate will be based on the latest satellite data. A second estimate will be provided after a scheduled site visit and detailed evaluation.

You don’t have to commit to anything if you aren’t happy with the numbers. It’s important when looking at the estimate to consider that you can get SMART solar financing with no money down. Our team makes solar more accessible to the average family by splitting the financing into two terms. The first will be interest-free and will be based on your expected tax credits. The second SMART solar financing term will be based on how affordable you want your repayments to be. Longer terms mean more interest on the second loan, but repayments will be more manageable.

We’ll find the perfect balance to suit your financial situation while ensuring that you get lasting benefits. In many cases, your monthly expenses won’t change while paying for solar. Solar panels can last up to 30 years, so there will be plenty of time to enjoy a return on investment once the financing is fully paid.

How Does Solar Save You Money?

Solar saves you money through a few key concepts. Understanding these will help you to see the value potential of switching to solar.

• Reduced Energy Bills: Your panels will produce energy while the sun is shining, reducing the amount of electricity that you need to buy from the grid.
• Net Metering Benefits: Net metering allows you to sell excess solar production back to the utility company, helping to offset the times of the year when solar production is lower.
• Incentives and Benefits: The tax benefits and incentives make solar more affordable than ever before. The total cost of investment has dropped significantly in the last 20 years.
• Long-Term Savings: When your system is fully paid off you will enjoy all the savings that your panels create.
• Increased Property Value and Appeal: Solar can increase the value of your home while raising its appeal. Because panels last for decades, this benefit is long-lasting, so it doesn’t matter if you aren’t considering selling now.

The Price of Electricity on Long Island is Rising

Electricity prices on Long Island and throughout New York continue to rise. Our rates are already among the highest in the nation. Solar could protect you from future hikes and your savings could even increase over time.

Find out if solar is right for your home. Get your cost/benefit analysis and your free home solar estimate from Long Island Power Solutions. With more than 5,000 installations completed so far, we’re one of the most experienced companies to help you through your home energy transition.