The amount you can save by going solar depends on several factors, including your current electricity usage, local electricity rates, and the size of your solar system. However, in many cases, homeowners can save thousands of dollars on their electricity bills over the lifetime of their panels.

Yes there are!  Federal, state, and local incentives are available that can make installing solar panels more affordable. Here are some of the key programs and incentives available:

Federal Incentives

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC): This allows you to deduct 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes. This credit is available for both residential and commercial systems.

State and Local Incentives

Kansas Property Tax Exemption: Solar energy systems in Kansas are exempt from property tax, meaning the added value to your home from the solar system will not increase your property taxes.

Net Metering: Kansas has net metering policies that allow homeowners to receive credit for excess electricity they generate and send back to the grid. This can lower future electricity bills.

Local Utility Rebates and Incentives: Some local utilities in Kansas offer rebates or other incentives for installing solar panels. It's worth checking with your local utility company to see what they offer.

Solar panels are built to withstand harsh weather conditions and have a long lifespan. Most panels come with a 25-year performance warranty, guaranteeing at least 80% of their initial power output during that period. In reality, they often continue to generate electricity for several years beyond the warranty. So, investing in solar panels is a long-term decision that can provide clean energy and cost savings for decades.

Yes, solar panels can increase the value of your home. Reports have shown that homes with solar energy systems tend to sell for more than comparable homes without them. Factors such as energy savings, a demand for modern amenities and tax exemptions and other financial incentives are a few of the reasons homes are seeing an increase in value with solar panel installations.

Solar panel installation, when done correctly by professional installers, should not damage your roof. In fact, it can often protect the roof by shielding it from the elements. Barkley Solar takes a wholistic approach when it comes to solar panel installation, which includes a thorough evaluation of your home's energy efficiency, which includes roof inspections. Barkley Solar is able to make your entire process turnkey by providing roofing services if needed during the installation process.