Summer is a great time to see your solar savings in action, and to put that money to good use. It’s a good thing too, because there’s something important you have to know about this summer - your BBQ is in danger! That’s right; with inflation on the rise, price hikes driving up the cost of energy, and more people at home putting a strain on the grid, your summer BBQ is at risk.

Luckily for all of us, solar energy is here to protect your home, your budget, and your summer fun. Today, we’re going to explore how a solar installation can help you keep your plans on track, and ultimately save the BBQ!

What is a Summer Energy Savings Plan?

A summer energy savings plan is helpful for those who want to improve their financial situation throughout the summer. In order to take on those goals, you can put together a plan for projects and adjustments you can make in your home and behavior to save money.

Sure you could just blast the AC and hope for the best, but that strategy will cost you a pretty penny, in addition to being inefficient and ultimately less effective than the alternative. From behavioral strategy to low and no cost projects, all the way up to larger scale investments, you can make meaningful changes before the summer really kicks off, and set yourself up for successful summer savings now. Plus, all of this effort means you'll be able to spring for a better BBQ, which is what we're all really looking forward to this summer.

Solar Savings = Better Budget

When it comes to your summer BBQ, there’s no chance you’re settling for second rate buns and bottom shelf brats. You’ve got to do it up big for your friends and family - after all, that’s how you earned the title of BBQ king! Well, my liege, solar is here to help you maintain your legacy. With a solar installation on your home or property, you’re setting yourself up to achieve incredible solar savings from a number of angles.

Solar Savings & The ITC

First, there’s the upfront opportunity to save on your system with local and federal incentive programs. We won’t run through the entire list here, but suffice it to say, there are a whole lot of solar incentives available. To hit the highlights, the 30% tax credit is an incredible opportunity for you and your family to save on the cost of your solar system and installation. There are even financing options which allow you to utilize the credit even if you don’t have a substantial tax liability - so be sure to make note of that before meeting with a solar consultant!

Energy Bill End Date

Another important value add of solar is the fact that from the moment you start saving on your energy bills, you’ve started a countdown clock to even more savings. Think of it this way - right now, your money is paying for power, but it’s not an investment in anything; it’s more like renting power. By working with an expert installer, you can design a system that provides you with a lower monthly payment with the upside that once your system is paid off, that expense zeroes out of your budget completely! At that point, your monthly energy expense will drop even lower, and stay that way for the lifetime of your system. The solar savings just keep on coming!

Block the Blackout

So, you’ve got grand designs on a killer summer BBQ - you’ve got the spread all set up, with meat and bevs on ice just waiting for the party to get started. Things are starting to shape up when suddenly the music cuts out, the lights go dark, and you hear the cooling fan stop dead in its tracks as the power goes out! This is truly the end of the line… or is it? If you’re still relying on the grid for power, I’m sad to say that your dream of the great American BBQ is fading fast, but if you’ve invested in solar + storage, your party is just getting started!

Battery storage enables you to bank excess power for when you need it most. Usually, this means saving up power to use at night, during peak hours when the price of energy is high, or even to export back to the grid for some extra solar savings. But when the power goes out and the BBQ is in danger, your solar storage kicks into high gear, allowing you to remain operational for as long as the sun is shining and continues on long after the sun sets as long as you’ve got juice in the tank.

Get Your Solar Savings

If you're ready to ensure your summer BBQ is safe from power outages and poor ingredients, it's time to stack up your solar savings with a customized, personalized, clean energy solution! Schedule your free solar consultation today, and make the most of those solar savings!