Why Going Solar in 2025 Makes More Financial Sense Than Ever Before

Rising energy costs, updated legislation, and new homeowner incentives might make 2025 the year to go solar.

The Energy Landscape Has Changed—Dramatically

In 2025, California homeowners are facing a triple-threat: higher electricity bills, stricter utility regulations, and shrinking solar incentives on the horizon. If you’ve ever thought about going solar, now is the time to act—not later.

Here’s why.

💸 Utility Rates Are Climbing—And Show No Signs of Stopping

PG&E and other utility companies across the Central Valley have implemented steady rate increases over the past few years. Between tiered pricing and seasonal spikes, homeowners are paying 20–40% more annually than they did just five years ago.

Solar locks in your energy costs with a predictable, fixed monthly rate—freeing you from the volatility of the grid.

🧾 AB 942 Is Coming (And It Changes the Game in 2026)

A proposed California bill, AB 942, could dramatically alter the value of solar systems—especially for new homeowners or customers on older net metering plans (NEM 1.0 or 2.0). If passed, this bill would:

• Strip “grandfathered” solar benefits after 10 years

• Force buyers of solar-equipped homes to adopt NEM 3.0 (less favorable payout structure)

• Eliminate avoided cost incentives after home sales

  
  

In short? If you wait too long, you could lose the best perks of solar.

🏡 Solar Adds Instant Home Value (And Makes Selling Easier)

Multiple studies show that homes with solar sell faster and for more money. Zillow reports a 4.1% average increase in home value with solar installed. As energy costs rise, energy-efficient homes become even more desirable.

🌱 You’re Not Just Saving Money—You’re Saving the Planet

Choosing solar in 2025 isn’t just a smart financial move. It’s an environmental one. Each system offsets thousands of pounds of carbon annually—helping California hit its ambitious renewable energy goals.

⚡️ Federal Incentives Are Still Active

Through the Inflation Reduction Act, you can still claim a 30% federal tax credit for residential solar installations. For a $25,000 system, that’s a $7,500 credit right off your tax bill.

Combine this with $0-down financing and local incentives, and the savings stack up fast.

🔧 Bonus: Bundle Solar + Roof for Maximum ROI

If your roof is aging or due for replacement in the next 5–10 years, it’s often cheaper and smarter to bundle solar and roofing into one job. You’ll avoid dual labor costs and can roll everything into a single monthly payment.

We’ll cover this more in-depth in [next week’s article on solar and roofing bundles].

Ready to See What Solar Could Save You in 2025?

At Stellar Solar, we design custom systems for real Central Valley homeowners. No pressure, no fluff—just clarity.

✅ Know your projected monthly savings

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