If you are worried about your family’s carbon emissions and reducing your carbon footprint, but have been incapable of affording a residential solar power system, taking another look at investing in Sacramento solar power systems may pleasantly surprise you.  No longer just for celebrities and the incredibly wealthy, California solar power for homes is now affordable for the average family of average financial means.

Solar panels have come down in price a great deal over the years and many companies are now offering Sacramento solar power rebates, encouraging you to install solar systems through credits, flexible payment plans, and significant rebates for referring friends and neighbors.  In addition to the efforts of individual companies, the 2009 Stimulus Bill has put a great deal of solar power rebates and solar incentives in place.  The government has recognized the importance of reducing carbon emissions for the future of our nation and the planet, so they are encouraging families to install solar systems through incredible rebates.   In addition to a 30 percent rebate from the IRS, there are other national and state incentives that your solar panel contractor can walk you through.

By the time that you have applied all of the government rebates and company rebates, the cost for the system is minimal, and you are able to start saving on your energy bill immediately.  The remaining cost is quickly paid for through savings on your energy bill, which varies, depending on the size of system that you choose to install.  While some families opt for a small system that heats their water, families who are looking for maximum savings use a “whole home” approach to their solar system, which results in a reduction in energy costs that range from 70 percent to completely eliminating their bill.  Some families even make money off of the power company by turning their home into a small power planet of clean energy, producing more energy than they use, which gets put back into the power grid and appears on their energy bill as a credit.

Many families find that it is financially rewarding to install a solar power system as a result of the increase in their home value and the competitive edge that it gives them in the real estate market.  No matter what your budget is, solar power systems are not only affordable, they save you money and are a financially smart decision.