Rick G Energy. Rick G - Energy Advisor In NY, MA & FL

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Energy Consultant in New York, Massachusetts & Florida

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New York

Massachusetts

Florida

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Homeowners who install designated solar energy systems will receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost from their federal income taxes.

New York State

25% tax credit is available for purchased home solar systems in New York. *Up to $5,000 state tax reduction.

New York City

Property tax abatement on the added home value from a solar system. *NYC ONLY

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Homeowners who install designated solar energy systems will receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost from their federal income taxes.

State of Massachusetts

15% tax credit is available for purchased home solar systems in Massachusetts. *Up to $1,000 state tax reduction.

SMART - MA Solar Program

Your utility will pay you a fixed rate-per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) of solar energy your solar panels produce for 10 years.

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Homeowners who install designated solar energy systems will receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost from their federal income taxes.

State of Florida

Under Florida’s Solar and CHP Sales Tax Exemption, Floridians are exempt from paying the 6% sales tax on solar panels.

Net Metering

In Florida, utility companies compensate solar homeowners at a full retail price each month, with any surplus credits reconciled at the avoided cost rate at the end of the year via net metering.

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In The News

Florida

12/24

FPL Seeks $1.2 Billion in Hurricane Recovery Costs from Customers

United States

09/24

Solar levelized cost of electricity 56% lower than lowest-cost fossil fuels

New York

06/24

ConEd: Current Outlook and Yearly Impacts to Energy Costs

Florida

05/24

Florida electric bills skyrocketed recently. Here’s why.

New York

05/24

Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport

Common Solar Myths and Misconceptions

Myth 1

Solar only works when the sun is shining. I still need power when it’s raining.

Actually, solar technology can be leveraged in virtually any condition, including rainy and snowy days, because some sunlight still reaches the earth. Solar panels tend to perform best in cold and sunny climates because heat interferes with the conversion of sunlight into electricity. (Keep in mind that solar panels collect light, not heat.)

On top of that, battery storage can be connected to your solar panels and provide energy at night. This is your clean-energy backup, as opposed to conventional backup generators—if the power goes out in your neighborhood, your power will stay on.

Myth 2

Solar panels aren’t efficient enough.

Some customers hear that solar panels have an efficiency rate of 22% and wonder why it’s not 100%. Some sunlight will be reflected off the panel or be turned into heat instead of electricity. Solar cell materials also can’t absorb all the types of light that make up sunlight, like infrared light. The world-record efficiency for a solar cell at room temperature under normal sunlight is 39%, but these cells are too expensive to be cost-effective for home solar panels.

Truth is, the sun produces an enormous amount of energy—the sunlight that shines on the earth in just one and a half hours has more power than the world consumes in an entire year. With this huge energy supply, commercially available solar panels provide plenty of power to meet your home’s needs, at a cost at or below electricity provided by the grid in most parts of the country.

Myth 3

Solar is too expensive.

While the cost of a residential solar system can range from $15,000 to $35,000, you don’t have to pay for it all at the time of installation. There are several solar financing options that allow you to pay over time, plus local, state, and federal tax incentives and rebates to offset the costs.

And solar panels require little ongoing maintenance—they are durable and reliable. If you live in a dusty environment, you may want to clean them once a year to maximize power output, but that’s about it. As demand for solar energy continues to grow, SETO is working to ensure the costs keep declining.

Myth 4

The government will give you free solar panels.

You may come across scammy solar advertisements about "free solar panels from the government." This isn't true; you can go solar for $0 down with a solar loan or lease, but federal and state governments do not provide free solar panel installations. While the government won't cover the cost of a solar panel installation, they do subsidize the upfront cost of purchasing a solar panel system through various solar incentives.

The federal investment tax credit (ITC) allows you to claim 30 percent of the cost of your solar installation as a credit toward what you owe in federal taxes. Depending on where you live, your state or local government may also provide additional solar incentives such as tax credits, rebates, or performance-based incentives (PBIs).

Myth 5

Solar panels will damage your roof.

Some property owners hesitate to install solar on rooftops because they worry about possible damage. Luckily, roof damage from a solar panel installation is extremely rare.

For one, solar installation companies will inspect roofs before installing. An engineering and structural review of your roof will confirm whether or not it can withstand the added weight of a solar installation. Most solar installations will require holes in the roof to affix the racking, but sealants at these holes will prevent roof leaks. Solar installers will also provide a workmanship warranty (typically 5 to 25 years) to protect you on the off chance that damage occurs due to their installation work.

As long as you work with a qualified, licensed solar professional, you won't have to worry about roof damage. Stories of roof damage after solar installations are usually a result of a poor installation or a company installing solar on a roof that wasn't in good condition to begin with.

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Goals | Nationwide

Dec 2021

Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries Through Federal Sustainability

Nov 2021

Long-Term Goal: Pathways to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

Goals | Statewide

New York

70 Percent of State’s Electricity from Renewables by 2030 and 100 Percent Zero-Emission Electricity by 2040

Massachusetts

50 Percent of State’s Electricity from Renewables by 2030 and 100 Percent Zero-Emission Electricity by 2050

Florida

40 Percent of State’s Electricity from Renewables by 2030, 82 Percent by 2040 and 100 Percent Zero-Emission Electricity by 2050

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I'm Rick G.

Energy Consultant in New York, Massachusetts & Florida

Mission

What I Can Offer You:

Eliminate

$0 Down

Earn $$$

New York

Massachusetts

Florida

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

New York State

New York City

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In The News

FPL Seeks $1.2 Billion in Hurricane Recovery Costs from Customers

Solar levelized cost of electricity 56% lower than lowest-cost fossil fuels

ConEd: Current Outlook and Yearly Impacts to Energy Costs

Florida electric bills skyrocketed recently. Here’s why.

Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport

Common Solar Myths and Misconceptions

Myth 1

Solar only works when the sun is shining. I still need power when it’s raining.

Myth 2

Solar panels aren’t efficient enough.

Myth 3

Solar is too expensive.

Myth 4

The government will give you free solar panels.

Myth 5

Solar panels will damage your roof.

More false facts are:

Goals | Nationwide

Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries Through Federal Sustainability

Long-Term Goal: Pathways to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

Goals | Statewide

New York

Massachusetts

Florida

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