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Why right now is the best time to buy solar

Why right now is the best time to buy solar

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You might not think early spring is an ideal time to install a solar system for your home, but the advantages don’t always have to do with the amount of sun you’re getting.

Early spring is an ideal time to buy and install solar energy for your new or existing home. You can save money and time by contacting your local solar provider sooner rather than later. Learn why from Intermountain Wind & Solar and RadiaSource:

1. Lower demand, lower prices

If you’re looking to move and can do so whenever you want, it’s best to move during the “off season,” such as the middle of the month and during colder weather. Likewise, the “off season” for solar is during the colder months. Most homeowners tend to think about getting solar when the sun is brightly shining, assuring plenty of solar energy. This makes the demand on solar providers lower, meaning installation prices are likely to lessen as a result of lower demand. Timing matters.

2. Quicker installation

By that same logic, if solar providers aren’t as busy during a certain time of year, they will have a more flexible installation schedule. In addition, homeowners have time to get to know their newly installed system well before the sun beats down during the summer. As the weather warms, you’ll be ready and waiting with a perfect way to harness all that solar energy.

Both new and existing homes can receive solar and RadiaSource installation by experienced installation teams. In fact, new construction in California requires RadiaSource installation, and many hope other states will follow suit. After all, this type of heat shield benefits you with its ability to ensure energy efficiency and comfort. It’s a good idea when you realize this additional heat shield allows all the energy you gain from your solar panels to be used effectively and efficiently with no energy leaks in your home.

3. Good production

Even in Utah, solar systems enjoy a high level of production during March and April. It might not be a balmy 70 degrees outside yet, but the sun’s rays are certainly present and thus provide your system with energy.

In addition, regardless of whether you have solar, summer is a high-energy usage time. As a result, it’s best to collect and “save” energy credits while you can, well before your AC unit is constantly draining your energy usage. This works by storing solar credits (energy you don’t use during March, April or May), which you can then make use of during the hot summer months.

4. RadiaSource partnership

Thanks to a timely partnership with RadiaSource, Intermountain Wind & Solar offers a solution that includes 50 percent off the RadiaSource heat shield with every solar system installation. All homeowners need to do to be eligible is sign up with Intermountain Wind & Solar by February 28. You can take advantage of spring savings and get your system ready ahead of the summer rush, while gaining some high-tech insulation inspired by NASA technology.

In essence, RadiaSource is placed in attics, in roofs or on trusses to keep heat in during winter and prevent heat from entering the home during summer. Ryan Garrett from RadiaSource says, "By installing RadiaSource, your home or building becomes more comfortable and more energy efficient. Since you will be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, you won’t use as much energy. By reducing the amount of energy you use, the efficiency of your solar system goes up, and your costs go down."

Although this technology was originally designed to keep astronauts safe from extreme space temperatures, it also acts as an excellent source of energy-efficient insulation that keeps any building noticeably more comfortable year-round.

To find out more about the advantages of solar energy coupled with RadiaSource installation, contact Intermountain Wind & Solar. The company's priority is saving customers money and using energy efficiently for the benefit of all.

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