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Rick G Hamilton – Energy Advisor in NY, MA & FL

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Cert. Energy Consultant in New York, Massachusetts & Florida

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What I Can Offer You:

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Solar Program

Earn $$$

Per Referral

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New York

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United States Map - Inflation Reduction Act covers all 50 states with the 30% off Fed. tax incentive.

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 Map - Up to $5000 state tax incentive.

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 Map - Property tax abatement available within the city.

New York City

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

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In The News

FL

Florida electric bills skyrocketed recently. Here’s why.

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NY

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

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NY

Con Edison advances $1.2B Queens energy project at ratepayers’ expense

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NY

Long Island electric rates are about to increase

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FL

Florida tops all US states for solar installations so far in 2023

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US

How solar has exploded in the US in just a year – in numbers

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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.

But the bottom line is, unless you’re among the tiny fraction of Americans who live more than about a mile from a power line, a home with rooftop solar panels is still connected to the electric grid. This means that if your solar energy system doesn’t supply enough electricity, the grid will supply the rest.
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.

And more false facts are:

  • "Solar panels can cause cancer"
  • "Solar is a liberal thing"
  • "Going solar costs so much money"
  • "Solar drives down property value"
  • "Solar requires a lot of maintenance"

Goals | Nationwide

Dec 2021

Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries Through Federal Sustainability

epa.gov
Nov 2021

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

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Goals | Statewide

New York

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

Massachusetts

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

Florida

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

My Projects

NY

Queens

Rockaways
Completed

Start

Oct 7, 2023

Finish

Jan 3, 2024

Before solar
$186
After going solar
$20
We first met Rick Hamilton in September 2023 when he presented a potential plan for solar energy for our home. Unlike other salespersons, he listened to our questions and concerns. Many home improvement companies pressure you as a consumer to make a commitment in the initial contact. Rick reached out to his company with our questions and asked that they allow for an extended time to make our decision. […] Read more
Carl, Christabel

NY

Staten Island

West Brighton
Completed
My Projects – West Brighton, Staten Island, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – West Brighton, Staten Island, New York (Image 2)

Start

Dec 1, 2023

Finish

Feb 29, 2024

Before solar
$285
After going solar
$30

NY

Queens

Rockaways
Completed

Start

Nov 30, 2023

Finish

Apr 18, 2024

Before solar
$400
After going solar
$20

NY

Staten Island

West Brighton
Completed
My Projects – West Brighton, Staten Island, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – West Brighton, Staten Island, New York (Image 2)

Start

Nov 16, 2023

Finish

Feb 8, 2024

Before solar
$112
After going solar
$19

NY

Queens

Rockaways
Completed
My Projects – Rockaways, Queens, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – Rockaways, Queens, New York (Image 2)

Start

Oct 7, 2023

Finish

Mar 14, 2024

Before solar
$86
After going solar
$20

NY

Queens

Rockaways
Completed
My Projects – Rockaways, Queens, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – Rockaways, Queens, New York (Image 2)

Start

Oct 5, 2023

Finish

Mar 12, 2024

Before solar
$375
After going solar
$120

NY

Staten Island

West Brighton
Completed
My Projects – West Brighton, Staten Island, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – West Brighton, Staten Island, New York (Image 2)

Start

Sep 1, 2023

Finish

Oct 3, 2023

Before solar
$210
After going solar
$19

NY

Brooklyn

Midwood
Completed
My Projects – Midwood, Brooklyn, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – Midwood, Brooklyn, New York (Image 1)

Start

Aug 31, 2023

Finish

Dec 7, 2023

Coming soon.

NY

Staten Island

West Brighton
Completed
My Projects – West Brighton, Staten Island, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – West Brighton, Staten Island, New York (Image 2)

Start

Aug 29, 2023

Finish

Nov 27, 2023

Before solar
$230
After going solar
$100

NY

Queens

Rockaways
Completed
My Projects – Rockaways, Queens, New York (Image 3)
My Projects – Rockaways, Queens, New York (Image 2)
My Projects – Rockaways, Queens, New York (Image 1)

Start

Aug 14, 2023

Finish

Oct 12, 2023

Coming soon.

NY

Brooklyn

Gerritsen Beach
Completed
My Projects – Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, New York (Image 2)

Start

Aug 9, 2023

Finish

Nov 9, 2023

Coming soon.
We first met Rick when he knocked on our door asking if we were aware of the electricity increases. He informed us about solar and we were very interested. He would come over to our home to help us “old folks” during every step of the process. We got to be very friendly, we would not have been able to go it alone. Many thanks!
Franck, Nancy

NY

Brooklyn

Midwood
Completed
My Projects – Midwood, Brooklyn, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – Midwood, Brooklyn, New York (Image 1)

Start

May 15, 2023

Finish

Aug 28, 2023

Coming soon.

NY

Brooklyn

Manhattan Beach
Completed
My Projects – Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York (Image 1)
My Projects – Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York (Image 2)
My Projects – Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York (Image 3)

Start

Apr 6, 2023

Finish

Jul 20, 2023

Before solar
$350
After going solar
$30
After talking to several other companies about solar installation at my residence, I came across Richard (Rick). After some extensive research, I found that the panels offered are of highest quality, pricing is very competitive both of my meters would be covered (something other providers either could not accommodate or it would be too expensive.) Rick was a pleasure to work with. Amiable and friendly, he takes things personally and makes sure that all the steps are taken care of. Very happy so far, highly recommend!
Vlad

NY

Queens

Bayside
Completed
My Projects - Bayside, Queens, New York (Image 2)
My Projects - Bayside, Queens, New York (Image 1)

Start

Mar 20, 2023

Finish

Jul 1, 2023

Before solar
$350
After going solar
$19
Dear Rick. We wanted to write you about your excellent service in purchasing our solar panels. You are very knowledgeable about the product and answered every question and concern that we had.
Anna, Irene

Coming soon

NY

Brooklyn

Midwood
New

Start

Jun 27, 2024

Before solar
$550
After going solar
$19

NY

Queens

Rockaway
New

Start

Jun 22, 2024

Before solar
$301
After going solar
$16

NY

Brooklyn

Canarsie
New

Start

Jun 19, 2024

Before solar
$286
After going solar
$30

NY

Staten Island

Castleton Corners
New

Start

Jun 19, 2024

Before solar
$317
After going solar
$40

NY

Queens

Rockaways
New

Start

Jun 1, 2024

Before solar
$592
After going solar
$15

NY

Queens

Bayside
New

Start

Jun 1, 2024

Before solar
$275
After going solar
$19

NY

Queens

Rockaways
New

Start

May 28, 2024

Before solar
$275
After going solar
$15

NY

Staten Island

New Dorp Beach
New

Start

May 20, 2024

Before solar
$464
After going solar
$20

NY

Staten Island

Sunnyside
New

Start

May 17, 2024

Before solar
$242
After going solar
$21

NY

Staten Island

West Brighton
Pending

Start

May 9, 2024

Before solar
$123
After going solar
$19

NY

Brooklyn

Sheepshead Bay
Pending

Start

May 8, 2024

Before solar
$320
After going solar
$19

NY

Queens

Rockaways
Pending

Start

May 2, 2024

Before solar
$182
After going solar
$15

NY

Brooklyn

Midwood
Pending

Start

Apr 26, 2024

Before solar
$265
After going solar
$19

NY

Brooklyn

Brownsville
Pending

Start

Apr 14, 2024

Before solar
$325
After going solar
$19

NY

Staten Island

Castleton Corners
Pending

Start

Apr 9, 2024

Before solar
$235
After going solar
$20

NY

Staten Island

Castleton Corners
Pending

Start

Apr 1, 2024

Before solar
$357
After going solar
$30

FL

Broward County

Lauderhill
Pending

Start

Mar 22, 2024

Before solar
$375
After going solar
$25

NY

Queens

Rockaways
Pending

Start

Mar 20, 2024

Before solar
$260
After going solar
$22

NY

Staten Island

West Brighton
Pending

Start

Mar 20, 2024

Before solar
$285
After going solar
$30

NY

Queens

Bayside
Pending

Start

Mar 6, 2024

Before solar
$250
After going solar
$20

NY

Brooklyn

Manhattan Beach
Pending

Start

Feb 1, 2024

Before solar
$360
After going solar
$40

NY

Brooklyn

Flatbush
Pending

Start

Jan 27, 2024

Coming soon.

NY

Brooklyn

Manhattan Beach
Pending

Start

Aug 18, 2023

Coming soon.
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