Understanding Utility Rates and Incentives: A Simple Guide

In the world of solar, there are two shades of green: one for the environment and one for saving money. Most folks are interested in both, so it's crucial to understand how utilities charge homeowners both before and after going solar.

Utility Rates and Incentives Worksheet (Click to Download)

To make it easy for you:

• What's a kWh? It's like the money language of electricity. The more you use, the more you pay.

• Daily Power Needs: Find out how many kWh a day powers the big stuff at home like AC, heating, pool pumps, hot water, and fridges.

• Meet the Utilities: Get to know the electricity providers in your area.

• Rate Plans: Learn about the different ways utilities charge for power.

• Usage Data Access: Figure out how to peek at a homeowner's utility usage data.

• Economics 101: Discover the minimum usage/bill where solar becomes a money-saving hero.

• Incentives Inquiry: Know what solar incentives are available, how long they last, and who's eligible.

Utility Bill Review Video (Watch here)

To truly impress, learn how to chat with homeowners about their bills. Watch the video here for a handy guide.

Activities to Boost Your Know-How:

• Bill Samples: Grab some utility bills for your Showpad presentation. Learn how to read them like a solar pro.

• Email/PDF Mastery: Write an email or PDF guide for your prospects, explaining how to dig into their historical utility usage.

Feel free to ask anything!