{"id":455,"date":"2018-05-09T12:50:16","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T16:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=455"},"modified":"2018-05-09T12:50:16","modified_gmt":"2018-05-09T16:50:16","slug":"do-solar-panels-save-money-for-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/do-solar-panels-save-money-for-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Solar Panels Save Money For Small Businesses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><b>Are you looking for a way to save costs on overhead for your company? Do solar panels save money? Read here to find out everything you need to know about panel installation.<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a way to save costs on overhead for your company? You might want to consider solar panel installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s face it: running a business is expensive. There&#8217;s no shortage of money-saving tactics for people <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it can be difficult, however, to think long-term when it comes to your money. Solar panels are a big investment that can leave you low on funds. But they can save you big money in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do solar panels save money? Read here to find out everything you need to know about panel installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do Solar Panels Save Money?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer to this question is yes. A more accurate question to ask is how much are solar panel savings per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of your business savings will come from electricity costs. Analyze what your small business spends on electricity per year. You should also take into account that national electricity costs continue to increase by a few percentage points every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much do solar panels cost? The main cost is solar panel installation. Though this will cost you several thousand dollars up front, your costs will be minimal after installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only additional cost to consider is if your solar panels don&#8217;t cover all of your electricity costs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These eco-friendly devices have the potential to save you thousands of dollars in electricity costs per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar panel costs depend largely on the area you live. People in sunnier areas might experience greater savings than those in drearier climates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sullivansolarpower.com\/locations\/orange-county-solar-power\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orange County solar contractors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> installed over 27 million watts of solar power systems throughout Southern California. This was a result of the huge savings potential in sunny California.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your best bet to determine how much money you will save is to get a quote. This will give you an exact breakdown of your installation costs vs. annual savings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Additional Savings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think that you&#8217;ll have to write a large check to install your business&#8217; solar panels. But there are a few ways you can experience additional savings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the Solar Investment Tax Credit of 2006, businesses and individuals can deduct up to 30 percent of the cost of solar installation. This helped solar installation drop in price by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seia.org\/solar-industry-research-data\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The federal government isn&#8217;t the only group helping businesses save money on solar panels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many state legislatures have also passed tax credits to encourage citizens to pursue solar electricity. You can check your local guidelines to see if there are any rebates, tax credits, or subsidies in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving forward, electricity costs and inflation will only continue to increase. Small businesses can stay ahead of the game by moving towards an eco-friendly model. This will not only help with savings, but it will also make your business look more attractive to potential customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Your Business<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do solar panels save money? Absolutely. It&#8217;s no secret that solar panels are good for the environment. But, they&#8217;re also good for your wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need help getting your business off the ground? We can help. Check out our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for help on hiring employees, starting a business, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a way to save costs on overhead for your company? Do solar panels save money? Read here to find out everything you need to know about panel installation. Are you looking for a way to save costs on overhead for your company? You might want to consider solar panel installation. 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