Ready for a Solar Garden?

People used to keep chickens to make "egg money," or sell vegetables on the side for "pin money."  This behavior reflects the Ben Franklin school that says: A penny saved is a penny earned.  Our thirst for energy marches on, with rates going up 8-10% year after year.  And so it is with a Solar Garden on your rooftop -- another small revenue stream that adds up big over time.

Bottom line, you've got to know your numbers: Your kwh (kilowatt hours per year).  For most folks, that's 7,500 - 15,000 kwh per year.  So how much difference will your solar garden make? 

A leased system produces about 3,500 kwh.  The smallest system to buy produces about 6,000 kwh.  So what you're doing is offsetting the top 30-40% of your bill with solar; thus cutting your costs by 50-70%.  Sweet!

The alternative is to open your electricity bill...say a swear word...write a check...and forget about it.    Maybe you're too tired to make money on your energy use.  Even a leased system saves $30 per month. 

If you buy a system, it pays for itself in 6-7 years.  And you make "Sunshine Money" for 44 more years.

So are you ready to be a "Sunshine Farmer?" Uncle Sam is offerng a 30% Federal Tax Credit.  In California, Uncle Jerry is waving rebate money at you too.  

So talk to your Solar Guy -- he'll make your Kilowatts go Ka-ching!