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The credit is for 30% of your entire system cost, including panels, inverters and batteries. In GA, this credit averages out to $10,857 when fully utilized. There are some Georgian local rebates, solar loan programs and other perks offered by individual electric companies for going solar. These include Central Georgia EMC.
The average solar energy system in Georgia costs around $36,190 before the federal tax credit or rebates. This is well above the national average of around $29,970. This price assumes the average cost per watt for equipment in GA of $3.29 and that you need around an 11 kilowatt (kW) system to offset the high energy consumption in the area.
Solar companies that are licensed, insured and hold certifications take their business seriously. Look for companies that have NABCEP Certified professionals or certified electricians on staff and are properly insured, so their workers, and you, are protected. In Georgia, a solar installer must be associated with a licensed electrical contractor.
One of the most important and helpful incentives for solar customers across the country is net energy metering, which credits you for excess energy production and reduces your future utility bills accordingly. Georgia doesn't mandate net energy metering, but solar batteries can help mimic the program.
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