Why Now Is the Time to Buy Solar and Why You Need Battery Backup

If you’ve been considering going solar, now is the moment to act. Between rising utility rates, powerful financial incentives, and the urgent need for clean energy, there has never been a better time to take control of your power and your future by installing solar panels with battery backup.

🔋 Own It, Don’t Lease It

When you own your solar system, every watt you produce works for you. You receive:

  • 30% Federal Tax Credit (but not for long)
  • Increased home value with no lease transfer issues
  • Full eligibility for grid incentives, like ConnectedSolutions in the NorthEast
  • True energy independence — no escalators, no hidden fees

Leasing might seem easy, but it takes away the best parts of going solar: savings, control, and long-term value.

⚡ Battery Backup: Energy Security at Home

Many people don’t realize that solar panels alone won’t keep the lights on during an outage. But with a battery backup, you can:

  • Keep your home powered during blackouts
  • Avoid peak-hour pricing by using stored energy
  • Earn money from your battery through demand response programs
  • Be part of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), helping the grid while getting paid

Battery storage turns your solar into a 24/7 power solution — and one that pays you back.

🌍 Help the Environment

Choosing to own a solar + battery system is one of the most impactful actions you can take for the planet:

  • Reduce your carbon footprint — no emissions from your energy
  • Avoid fossil-fuel peaker plants during peak demand
  • Cut transmission losses by producing and using energy on-site
  • Accelerate clean grid transformation through programs like VPPs

You’re not just making your home cleaner. You’re becoming part of a cleaner, smarter, more resilient grid.


✅ Final Thought

Don’t wait. The 30% federal tax credit is phasing out, and new policy changes may limit access to current incentives. With battery backup and ownership, you’re not just installing solar, you’re investing in independence, resilience, and a cleaner world.

LIGHTSMITH can guide you every step of the way from system design to maximizing your savings and getting paid for your power.

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