Solar Tax Rebates: We Help You Get Them

While many homeowners remain largely unaware that there are tax rebates to take advantage of after having a new solar power system installed those that are aware of them are often put off by the paperwork needed to initiate tax rebate programs. When you purchase a new solar power system for your home or business through SolarGem however we will actually initiate the process for each and every customer. This includes both the state rebate and federal tax credit programs. Moreover homeowners wary of having a solar power system installed due to the cost of installation and purchase should keep in mind that through these rebates and tax credits and a homeowner can recoup up to 50% of the initial cost.

Not only do we aim to provide individuals with state-of-the-art solar power technology but great customer service as well. Getting the tax credits and solar rebates rolling for customers is part of that customer service. While many solar power companies are content to simply install a solar power system and walk away we are not and we want to ensure that each individual gets the most out of their solar power system in all areas which of course includes credits and rebates.

Should you have any questions regarding solar power systems, state rebates, or federal tax credits associated with solar power systems please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

SolarGEM specializes in:

Orange County solar energy, Solar Power Tax Credits, and Solar Power Rebates.

A Solar Power Gallery

With the rapid increase in the popularity of solar power one might surmise that everyone would know what modern solar power systems look like. This is not the case however as many individuals, even those with a big interest in solar power, know very little about what solar power systems look like nor how they actually operate.

Here at SolarGem we are not content to simply sell you a solar power system and walk away with your money. Superior products as well as great customer service are two of the things we aim to deliver 100% of the time. Part of great customer service is ensuring our customers and even would-be customers are educated in all things solar power. From the simple mundane details of how a solar power system actually works and benefits a home to the more curious "what will the system look like on/in my home" it is our goal to ensure that every individual that does business with us or wants to do business with us has answers to these questions.

This is why we have an extensive gallery of photographs online and accessible through our website. Feel free to browse through all our photographs and contact us with any questions you may have, we would be more than happy to answer them.

View our solar power gallery here!

SolarGEM specializes in:

Orange County Solar Power, Orange County Solar Companies, Orange County Green Energy

Solar Power Trends Changing To The Dismay Of Some

It may seem like a silly question but there are some who ask "can you have too much solar energy?" This question is often asked not by those who have a solar power system installed in their home or office but by those whose business is sometimes affected by people consuming less power and relying on the Sun for that power which they require. As the weather continues to heat up outside and late spring rolls into summer many people both at-home and at work will begin to utilize air conditioning units with a higher degree of frequency. Doing so however raises their monthly electric bills and their energy consumption rates. While this is a bad thing for those who wish to remain comfortable in their home or office, those invested in electrical companies see this is a good thing.

Those who view higher energy consumption rates and costs as a good thing however are slowly becoming obsolete as solar power companies are helping both residential and commercial owners keep costs and consumption low while at the same time giving them the ability to run air-conditioning units at a higher rate of frequency without having to worry about a large bill at the end of the month. The way in which people consume and utilize energy have been changed dramatically by recent advancements in solar power technology. Gone are the days where a solar power system only slightly reduced energy consumption and costs. These days photovoltaic cells can convert sunlight into immediately usable energy that's also storable. This technology allows energy to be stored for use during the night and even during days when the sun is buried beneath clouds.

Try as they might however those invested in traditional energy companies cannot halt the progress of nor the rapid jump in popularity of solar power. Modern solar power systems, especially those of the extremely expensive variety, allow homeowners and business owners to operate "off the grid" by removing the need for any traditional electricity whatsoever. Even the most inexpensive modern solar power systems still reduces the energy consumption rates for home and business owners dramatically much to the dismay of electrical companies everywhere. Individual state and even the federal government is helping facilitate solar power adoption rates by offering tax rebates and other money reward programs which more and more consumers take advantage of daily.

Given the fact that energy rates continually and often dramatically rise, especially in the summer, it should come as no surprise to those invested in a electrical companies that home and business owners are moving quick to have solar power systems installed in their home or office building. Looking at the future it's no longer hard to envision a time in which each home operates independently and off the grid while running appliances like air-conditioning units 24 hours a day. The technology surrounding solar power advances at such a rapid rate that is all but in an inevitability.

SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar energy, Corona Del Mar solar power, and Huntington Beach solar power.

Tax Credits And State Rebates For Using Solar Power

Are you a home or business owner who has always wanted to invest in a solar power system but found yourself on the fence due to the initial entry cost? While it's true the initial cost of a solar power system for a home or commercial structure can be a bit high it's important to remember that these systems being paying for themselves as soon as installation is finished. Home and business owners utilizing a solar power system will see a dramatic reduction in energy consumption as well as cost.

What many home and business owners remain aware of however is the fact that many states offer a tax credit or some sort of rebate for those individuals and businesses who have solar power systems installed. State rebates are often based on the size of the system installed as well as the AC kilowatts produced. Home and business owners interested in tax credits and solar rebates would be wise to act sooner rather than later as the more solar power systems are are installed but less money there is for rebates and credits so striking while the iron is hot is of the utmost importance.

Should you have any questions regarding solar rebates, tax credits for solar power systems or questions in general about solar power systems please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar energy, Riverside solar energy, and San Bernardino solar power.

Solar Products You Can Rely On

In an age of outsourcing and subcontracting it can be difficult to ascertain what companies are and aren't reliable, honest, and which ones offer quality products. Here at SolarGem we pride ourselves on providing individuals with high quality affordable solar power solutions and unparalleled customer service.

We are also proud of the fact that all work here is done in house by everyone from the owner of the company to it's employees. There is no subcontracting or outsourcing to be had here. While other companies subcontract to save money the quality of their products often suffer as a result. By keeping all work in house we are able to monitor quality from start to finish.

SolarGem is proud of it's ability to offer products that are made in house with love and care. This makes our solar products unique, dependable, and top of the line. Should you have any questions about solar power systems please don't hesitate to contact us!

SolarGEM specializes in Riverside solar companies, Orange County solar energy, and San Bernardino solar companies.

Solar Electric Panels

Like everything else when solar electric panels came on the scene you had no choice of color, design, or shapes. They all looked the same, and were ugly, cumbersome, and very expensive. Today the solar electric panels are changing, and as different companies have taken the plunge, the prices are becoming less expensive with incentives that offset the initial costs.

We don’t want to imply that they are cheap, but with the incentives offered today you may even be able to sell electricity back to the electric company. Think of that, no more electric bills, but credits to your accounts that will be beneficial to you.

The upgraded solar electric panels give you the opportunity to pick and choose exactly what you want. The photovoltaic cells that they install on your roof can look exactly like regular tile even down to the color.

Before you decide you need to research exactly how the solar electric panels work. Each cell is normally made from one or two layers of semiconducting materials normally silicon. As the cells receive light the electric field created by the amount of sunlight, gives the cell its strength and they measure it in kilowatts (kWp).

Look at the advantages of solar electric panels and that they cut your household’s carbon footprint, but more importantly than that, they cut your utility bills. That’s the primary reason many purchase them. Consider if your property is off the grid as far as purchasing electricity and the charges to bring electricity to your home may be prohibitive. Solar electric panels would fill the bill, and make you self-sufficient as well.

Of course there are many things to consider and the size of each cell and system and how much electricity consumed enter into the equation. Also every home is distinct down to the area where the panels are installed, and the amount of energy it can convert when exposed to direct sunlight.

These are all questions that need to be considered in relationship to solar energy panels and your home or business. The initial costs are relatively high, but the panels will pay for themselves within a few years.

When the advantages outweigh the costs and your inability to be self-sufficient in your current situation, consider others points of view especially the professional. He has spent the time and expense to bring a new way of approach to our lifestyle. The professional is the one that will answer your questions, and he won’t charge for his expertise.

SolarGEM specializes in Orange County solar energy, Orange County solar panels, and Anaheim solar power.

The Use of Solar Panels Help To Prevent Global Warming

According to reliable sources, ten percent of our nation’s electrical needs are generated by solar panels. To carry it a step further, solar panel use helps to prevent global warming. As with any other new product now available, the initial costs are high, and as those needs are met, the price comes down. Although that hasn’t entirely happened yet with solar panels, each new day brings changes and the prices will come down.

In Ohio several universities keep studying and improving solar panels, and it won’t be long until everyone wants them for the sole purpose of cutting their electric bill in half. The high price is still the strongest barrier but when competitors keep learning and improving just like the universities, we all know competition brings the price down faster than anything else.

Places like the Veterans Administration hospital in Loma Linda, California have invested greatly to bring solar panels to their facility. The panels aren’t in place at this moment but the parking structures are, and it won’t be long until the hospital will be saving hundreds and hundreds of dollars on their utilities.

When large facilities like the VA invest in anything you know it will soon become the trend of the land, and you’ll see many business and private homes making the same investment. How long the tax credits will last to those who purchase solar panels, it’s hard to say. Many are skeptical of anything that the government is claiming, but you can’t avoid seeing the results all around us.

If you get the chance to talk to someone who has invested in solar panels, ask them if they have saved any money. Most, if not all have stated that they have even been able to sell some of their electricity back to their local electric company. It won’t take long for that to take hold.

When you decide that you want to jump on the bandwagon, contact one of the many local solar panel companies. Ask to speak to their customers, and they will surely have many satisfied customers. Appreciate the fact that the company has taken it upon themselves to invest their time and money to change the way America thinks about solar panels and global warming.

You’ll find that when you educate yourself, you will be able to make important decisions using the facts that solar panels will help to reduce the effects of climate change.

SolarGEM specializes in Riverside solar companies, Orange County solar energy, and San Bernardino solar companies.