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Read more about Clothes dryer electricRooftop solar uses solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to turn sunlight into electricity. PV panels can be installed on your roof, or even in your yard. They produce no carbon emissions and can save you thousands of dollars a year. If rooftop solar doesn't work for you, you may be able to participate in a Community Solar program.
Why do it?
To save money by generating carbon-free energy for your home.
When?
Any time, as long as you don’t plan on replacing your roof in the near future.
Who is this for?
Rooftop solar for homeowners, community solar for renters.
Home battery storage
When paired with home battery storage, rooftop solar can keep your home powered in the event of grid outages. Home battery storage also lets you store energy from the sun to use at night. Visit the battery storage page on our savings calculator to learn more.
Project at a glance
Upfront Costs
$17,000–$24,000 (after tax credits)
Average Lifespan
20 - 30 years
Cost Savings
$1,000+
Features
Zero-carbon, no-cost electricity
Difficulty
Hard, hire a solar installer
Environmental benefits
Carbon-free electricity
Rooftop solar produces no carbon emissions, and can save you thousands of dollars a year
Solar power 101
Everything you need to know about solar, including solar panel options, incentives, average costs, and more.
Solar cheat sheet
Project Sunroof: A guide to solar solutions
Guide to community solar
Solar: Pricing, costs, and financing
Solar and home battery storage
2. Make sure your roof is solar-ready
If your roof needs to be replaced sometime in the next 5 to 10 years, you may want to replace your roof before getting solar.
3. Get solar quotes
Check out Energy Sage to get quotes from multiple local solar installers at once. Getting quotes from multiple installers can help you save money. If you have plans to electrify your home, but you have not electrified yet, let your installer know what you plan to electrify. They may install a larger solar system to serve your future electrified energy needs.
4. Install rooftop solar
Install rooftop solar and enjoy your energy bill savings — and the satisfaction that your electrified home is powered by the sun!
Electrify your home with the help of a trusted, qualified solar installer
Download our guide for tips on working with solar installers, questions to ask, and how to evaluate quotes.
What is net metering and how can I find out if my state offers it?
Net energy metering means that your utility pays you for excess electricity generated by your solar panels. You can check with your utility company to find out if your state has mandatory rules. Learn more about net metering from the Solar Energy Industries Association here.
My home doesn’t get enough sunlight, is there something else I can do?
If your home is not right for solar, we recommend participating in a community solar program. A community solar project is a central solar power plant, whose electricity is purchased by multiple community members. Community solar participants often save between 5 to 15 percent on their electricity bills.
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