Solar in the smartHOME
Solar in the smartHOME
The growing market for residential solar is not limited to Sunbelt states. Factors such as high electric utility rates and solar-friendly polices implemented by states are driving market growth in areas throughout the United States.
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Solar in the smartHOME
Alarm.com’s Energy Monitoring Solution enables homeowners to monitor their energy consumption in terms of kilowatt hours and dollars. It also allows for integration with residential solar energy systems, so homeowners can see how much solar energy they are producing. In this screenshot, the orange bars indicate energy consumed, and the green bars indicate solar energy produced by the rooftop system.
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Solar in the smartHOME
Home integrators will find many of their existing assets, from skilled technicians and an experienced sales force to their existing customer base, will serve them well in providing residential solar solutions. To meet needs outside their existing skill sets, they can partner with other professionals or create a new solar division and bring experts in house. Companies like Clean Power Finance, which matches solar professionals with investors, can help facilitate the move into the solar market.
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Solar in the smartHOME
Recognizing the promise of the residential solar market in Colorado, Denver-based home integrator HomeTalk, opened SunTalk Solar, a separate division dedicated to solar, specializing in new construction residential installations.
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Solar in the smartHOME
This graph provided by SunTalk Solar shows estimated rates of increase in energy costs as compared with solar energy. The cost-savings offered by residential solar solutions can make them relatively easy for dealers to sell, as homeowners can offset the monthly fees for solar services with the money they save on their electric bills.
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Solar in the smartHOME
Homeowners and builders are attracted to residential solar energy systems. While homeowners appreciate the energy savings and the opportunity to go green, rooftop solar installations are a highly visible way for builders to demonstrate their commitment to building energy-efficient homes.
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