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  Are you interested in getting discounts on your solar energy system and storage? XCEL’s Solar Rewards program is now offering significant discounts for Income qualified and disproportionately impacted communities program for both solar systems and energy storage systems. The Program: For batteries, Xcel will pay for $800 per kW of equipment installed, or up to 80% of the equipment cost. In combination with the 30% federal tax credit, our customers are saving over 80%

  Are you ready to contribute to a sustainable electric grid while earning significant incentives? Xcel’s new Renewable Battery Connect program offers an opportunity for homeowners and small businesses to contribute to a reliable power grid by installing batteries at a largely discounted price. With this program, Xcel will pay for $500 per kW of equipment installed, up to 50% of the equipment cost. In combination with the 30% federal tax credit, 10% state tax

Are you looking for ways to save on your electricity bill? The team at Golden Solar Electric is here to help you find more ways to save. All you need is an AMI meter, also referred to as a smart meter, which the majority of XCEL customers possess. One of the easiest ways to save money is by using your electricity during off-peak hours. Off-peak hours is any time before 1pm and after 7pm during

Here is a link to a useful seminar from the University of Nebraska’s Center for Agricultural Profitability. It covers the economics of solar in rural areas especially where electrical coops are the electricity providers.  It is worth watching if you own a farm or ranch where food is produced or have a business in a rural area.   Economics of Behind-the-Meter On-Farm Solar Electric Systems (May 11, 2023 Webinar) | Center for Agricultural Profitability (unl.edu)

Started back in 2005, the popular Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) would have dropped from 26 percent to 22 percent this year, and then eliminated altogether. But Congress has just agreed to extend it for four more years on residential installations, and permanently on commercial installations. Used to offset the cost of installing solar electric systems on a home or business, the ITC allows property owners to install a renewable solar energy system on their