Many Americans are being targeted by misleading advertisements claiming the government will provide free solar panels, reported EnergySage.
“You may come across scammy solar advertisements about ‘free solar panels from the government,'” EnergySage shares. “This isn’t true.”
These “free solar” claims attempt to lure homeowners with promises of government programs that don’t exist. Federal and state incentives lower installation costs, but they never cover the entire expense of a solar system.
The federal government does offer help through its Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which allows homeowners to claim 30% of installation costs as a credit against federal taxes. Some states provide additional rebates or performance incentives that cut costs even more.
Going solar is one of the best ways to save money on home energy costs and reduce your household’s planet-overheating pollution. When you install solar panels, you…
