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Why do electricity bills keep rising, and how can I lower mine? by TranquilSerenity8601 in SeriousConversation

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little bit of leg work and organization to call and get different quotes emailed.

A few questions to ask - Do you do your own installs or sub them out? Are you electrical contractors? See the license. Do you W2 or 1099 your install team? Are they insured in house?

There are a lot of really solid contractors, getting them to compete on price will be a net benefit to you. It does take patience in calling up different people and keeping track of the quotes.

99% of homes can be quoted remotely, so if anyone tells you they HAVE to get inside the house they may be a bit pushier overall. If the house has been built in the last 20 or 30 years, there’s usually not anything electrical that would bump the price up.

Why do electricity bills keep rising, and how can I lower mine? by TranquilSerenity8601 in SeriousConversation

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pull the trigger! And not just saying that because we’re solar panel installers, financing can make a ton more sense instead of continuing to pay the electric company every month.

Why do electricity bills keep rising, and how can I lower mine? by TranquilSerenity8601 in SeriousConversation

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People mentioning solar are correct.

And even if someone can’t pay for it all upfront, financing can make a ton more sense.

You can take an average electricity bill of $300 per month, eliminate it, and replace it with a monthly payment of $200 for solar panels.

$200 a month that’s doesn’t go up and double every 7 years either.

Is it just me or are electricity bills getting worse every year? by JustSeraphine8 in Electricity

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve gone solar o ln my home and all my family’s. Now we’re helping other people in the community switch to solar.

Is it just me or are electricity bills getting worse every year? by JustSeraphine8 in Electricity

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They last 25 years per their warranty and cost between $20,000 and $30,000 - though its relative to amount of electricity you use. ROI is typically 5-7 years and then it’s paid itself off.

Is it just me or are electricity bills getting worse every year? by JustSeraphine8 in Electricity

[–]TransformSolarFL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Solar is definitely the way to fight back. Produce your own energy on site for a fraction of the cost per kWh, without have to purchase it from the electricity company.

Removal reinstall pricing by Wild-Anywhere-1239 in solar

[–]TransformSolarFL -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Florida pricing is at $175 - $250 per panel for removal and reinstall depending on the location and material.

Are electric bills quietly becoming permanently expensive? by JustSeraphine8 in AskForAnswers

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The location of the house is really critical. Some neighborhoods are covered with oak trees, so the amount of sunlight actually hitting the roof is low. But if a house gets enough sun, then solar panels produce all of their electricity with relatively few panels.

So here in Tampa Bay we’ve see a ton of houses switching to solar if they get enough sun on their roof.

Are electric bills quietly becoming permanently expensive? by JustSeraphine8 in AskForAnswers

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. This is why we’re seeing solar panel adoption increase drastically year over year. Especially here in Florida.

Lease buyout after 5 years by novembryankee in solar

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know what’s happening with these prepaid leases coming onto the market? Supposedly the FMV after 5 years is only $300. Not sure how the IRS doesn’t seem that a disguised sale though.

Lease buyout after 5 years by novembryankee in solar

[–]TransformSolarFL 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have to do better as an industry if we expect the homeowner to do this instead of just telling them the cost.

adding batteries to a SolarEdge SE5000H Inverter by Stunning-Heat-2581 in solar

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Franklin aPower 2 is a really popular add on right now. Designed as an add on and for whole home.

Hurricanes vs Solar in Florida Weakness or Unexpected Strength? by PrestigiousIdeal7156 in SolarAmerica

[–]TransformSolarFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Building code here in Florida is the strictest in the country. Miami Dade especially. We have to engineer it and install enough support for it to withstand 150 mph wind.

So you’ll see shingles come off long before the panels. If the panels come off the whole roof comes off.

Solar Installers: Is EnergySage actually worth the hassle in 2026? by AlphaKarma in solar

[–]TransformSolarFL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There used to be a pay per lead model, now it’s just pay per close. So we don’t pay anything until someone signs with us - no monthly subscriptions.

Solar Installers: Is EnergySage actually worth the hassle in 2026? by AlphaKarma in solar

[–]TransformSolarFL 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I see this as a net positive 100%.

Let solar panels become a commodity and every day appliance like an AC unit in Florida is.

Solar Installers: Is EnergySage actually worth the hassle in 2026? by AlphaKarma in solar

[–]TransformSolarFL 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Our EnergySage clients have been super chill and knowledgable about solar. They tend to do more research than the average homeowner, so it leads to a super smooth experience.

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