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Rooftop solar systems can offer significant benefits for homeowners, potentially saving energy and lowering electric costs while reducing one’s carbon footprint.
But one size doesn’t fit all, and uninformed consumers can get locked into long-term deals stretching 20 or more years that don’t produce the promised savings, or worse, cost more than what the homeowner previously paid the local utility.
Some things to be aware of:
This artwork by Donna Grethen refers to the growing popularity of solar energy.
Purchasing a solar system is different from leasing one or signing a “power purchase agreement” with a solar company. Buying a system can be the best option for homeowners with sufficient income, unimpaired access to credit, and annual tax liabilities that allow them to take advantage of federal and state tax rebates that can reduce system cost by a total of 36%. In contrast, leasing contracts or power-purchase agr ....

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