Economic Incentives

State Rebate

The state of California is offering incredible cash rebates that maximize the investment potential of a solar system while minimizing your initial investment. These rebates are administered by your local Utility and are available for a limited time. The rebates also decrease in value as more residents participate in the program, so don't wait too long to get started.

      Here's the rebate values for some Bay Area Utilities

      PG&E - $0.35/Watt on residential solar systems!
      Silicon Valley Power - $2.50/Watt on residential solar systems. SVP pays for close to HALF of your system!
      City of Palo Alto - $1.40/Watt on residential solar systems!

Federal Tax Credit

The current Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit authorizes system owners to receive a tax credit for 30% of the after rebate cost of the system. The previous $2,000 cap on Federal incentives and the AMT exclusion were lifted in December 2008.

Increase Value of the Property

Installing solar increases the value of your propertyaverage by at least as much as 20 times the average annual utility savings it generates. Homes with solar experienced an average solar premium of approximately $3.9 to $6.4 per installed watt (DC). This means that a home with a 3,100 watt (3.1 kW) PV system could potentially see an increase in value of $17,000 or more. In addition, the cost of the system is exempt from property taxes.
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Reduce or Eliminate Your Electric Bill

Electrical rates in California have increased, on average, 6.4% each year for the last 30 years, and in the last 7 years, this average has climbed to 6.9%. Installing a solar energy system allows you to lock in your energy rate. As the utility energy prices soar, the savings from your system increases its value.

Fast Return on Investment

Most solar system owners see a first year return on investment between 45 - 60%. Depending on the location of your home, and how much energy you consume, the payoff of your solar system can be as little as 5-10 years.

Little or No Maintenance

Vista Solar systems are designed to provide a reliable source of clean renewable energy while requiring little or no maintenance. All mechanical and electrical components used in the construction of our systems are chosen to ensure a long effective lifetime. In addition, our remote monitoring system allows us to make sure that your system is operating at peak performance, so you don’t have to.