General FAQ

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Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. An inverter then converts the DC electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is used to power your home or business. Any excess electricity is sent back to the grid for others to use OR is stored by you if you have a battery.  More or less speaking, you will be "getting off the grid" and becoming "energy independent" by having a renewable energy source ON YOUR ROOF that reduces greenhouse gas emissions. 

The first reason is:  

ENERGY SECURITY.  You are producing your own energy and storing some of it for peak usage.  You will, in effect, be your own producer of electricity. 

The 2nd reason is:  

Reducing short- and long-term expenses, AND drastically reducing regular, annual rate increases.  

The 3rd reason is:  

It's going to happen anyways!  In addition to the federal tax incentives, multiple States and Cities are pushing to reach carbon neutrality as soon as 2030-2035.  The positive pressure will continue, but the good news is - the incentives are available NOW.

We don't want an additional payment either!  We DON'T add to your monthly payments; we reduce and replace your current electric bill payment!  AND, in some cases (like when you purchase or finance the system) the new reduced payment EVEN PAYS OFF the entire solar system over time.  It's a win-win-win for you, making this a simple, worry-free decision!  :-)

Solar panels and a home battery are a GREAT selling point!  Solar service is easily transferred from one property owner to another at the time of sale, whether it is owned or leased.  The seller could pay off the panels and raise asking price, or simply transfer monthly payment to new owner.  This is usually handled through escrow.  We have a customer service team specifically for this purpose and they are ready to help you.

A manufacturer warranty is NOT enough.  What if all you have is a warranty on equipment, but not a warranty on labor work?  What if you have BOTH, but the contractor has gone out of business?  This is EXACTLY why some homeowners & businesses get stuck with unexpected service & repair costs after installation!  We have it covered as our INDUSTRY LEADING CARE WARRANTY comes with 100% parts AND LABOR coverage for panels, modules, inverters, and ROOF PENETRATIONS.  There are zero deductibles or out of pocket expenses, and the warranty is FULLY transferable to a new homeowner!

 We know!  For this reason, we've simplified our solar operations into 3 separate processes, each assigned to a separate department for clarity and proper management:

• Our Engineering Team analyzes 12 months of your energy usage to properly size your new system and determine your savings 

• Our Operations Team handles permits, approvals, your electric utility relationship

• Our Installation Team is trained, certified and on schedule, having successfully installed 1000s of solar energy systems across the country, including backup batteries and EV chargers!

Great question!  Comfort Solar is tuned in to the latest advancements in technology & industry regulations due to our channel-partner relationship with a Solar Public Benefit Company.   Our national network consists of only reputable manufacturers, providers and installers - giving you best technology, fixed savings, a transparent process, and most important - a reliable warranty!

We are a service-oriented team of energy consultants helping home and commercial property owners cut down on rising energy costs.  Our team is experienced in energy consulting, real estate and property finance going back to the mid 1990s.  Comfort Solar, as an entity, is a subsidiary of CIG Inc, a California Corporation since 2017.

We offer free consultations and a customized quote to determine if the Comfort Payoff Plan (system purchase) or the Comfort PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) would be best for you. 

Regardless of how we do your solar, the goal will be the same:  to replace your current electric bill with a reduced, fixed-rate energy bill.  Sometimes, this can only be done with a Power Purchase Agreement, wherein you don't own the system but you merely purchase the power at a lower rate than what your utility will normally offer you.  In other cases, a purchase, or purchase finance is best.  We'll analyze your options together, and you can make your decision based on what you feel is best.

They haven't reduced their rates YET.  Nationally, rates have doubled over the past 25 years (about 2.3% annually).  In some parts of the county, rates have doubled over just a 10-year period (about 7% annually). In 2023, the national average increase was nearly 8% over the previous year. (source:  Electricity Rates by State | ChooseEnergy.com®  and  U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA)

The total cost will vary based on your current electric usage, the size of the system, the type of panels used, and the location of your home or business.   With Comfort Solar, there is little or zero out of pocket expense for most of our property owners, plus no prepayment penalties and of course - there is never a lien on title.  Warranty on parts and labor is included for 25 years.   

We'll merely replace your current higher bill with a lower one, which will lead to immediate and long-term savings.   Solar becomes your new utility, so to speak, providing you with a lower, more predictable payment to replace your current utility company payment.  Savings vary.

Properties are eligible for a 30% federal income tax credit on the total cost of panels, equipment, storage batteries, contract labor and even sales tax for systems that are purchased, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.  You may have up to 5 years to claim the full credit.  It's important to note that the ITC is a credit toward taxes owed, not a tax refund.  Consult your tax professional for your specific situation.   Tax credit does not apply to the PPA.

Yes.  In some cases, a homeowner can stack additional incentives depending on their specific utility or the state/city they live in.

Yes, as there is a business version of the ITC, simply called the Business ITC.   Businesses and commercial properties may also possibly be eligible for NUMEROUS OTHER business & operating tax credits.  See your accountant for more details or see Comfort Commercial's FAQ for more.