SF_AllSeasons Solar_0224 - edit3_Profile 2 / 26 / 24 10 : 39 AM Page 1 p a r t n e r p r o f i l e sf THE ALLSEASON SOLAR DIFFERENCE : Homeowners get a free , no pressure , infor - mational solar consultation explaining the process and what would work best for their home . Once an agreement is signed we con - Not All Solar Companies duct a site audit and system design to present to the customer . After the panels are installed and activated , it is estimated that home - are Created Equal ownerscan save an average of $ 50,000 over a 25 year period and cut their electric costs by as much as 45 % . AllSeason Solar OWNING VERSUS LEASING PANELS : DeMasi says one is not better than the other ; it depends on the individual’s situa - Stands Out with Experience tions . By owning the solar system , you will save the most money over the long run but and Quality Work you have to be able to use the 30 % federal tax credit you receive to help offset the cost of the system . If you do not have the tax lia - THERE IS PLENTY OF COMPETITION IN THE SOLAR MARKET AND bilityor are paying a very minimum amount , leasing will probably be the better option for BUYERS SHOULD BE FULLY INFORMED AND AWARE OF WHO THEY you , as the leasing company unitizes the ARE DEALING WITH AND EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE GETTING . Poor 30 % federal tax credit and passes the saving planning , shoddy execution and other issues can turn a dream along to you in a lease payment that is less scenario into a nightmare quickly . President of AllSeason than your current electric bill . Also , leasing can be a better option for retirees or some - Solar , Chris DeMasi , talks about how his company is different one looking for a totally hands - off solution and what homeowners need to know about “ going solar . ” becausethe leasing handles all the mainte - nance and monitoring of the system . TAX INCENTIVES : AllSeason Solar Everyone in the United States receives a 30 % federal tax credit against the solar sys - ( 888 ) 832 - 5050 tem cost ( with tax liability ) . New Jersey res - AllSeasonSolar.net | Facebook.com / AllSeasonSolar idents received a renewable energy credit for every 1,000 kwh they produce worth $ 85 for each credit . Also , New Jersey resi - dents receive a property tax exemption for the value of the solar system . This means your solar system cannot increase your property tax amount . ASK QUESTIONS : Homeowners should do their due diligence when choosing a solar company . Look for how long a company has been in business . Do they have all the required licenses to in - stall solar or do they subcontract all or a por - tion of the work ? What insurance coverage do they have for workers compensation and liability so you know you are protected while they are working in your home ? Go to their offices to see their operation or go to some of the previous installs . Ask for references and check their online reviews . WARRANTY : AllSeason Solar offers a 25 year workmanship warranty through the manufacturer that in - cludes the parts and labor for the solar pan - els , inverters and racking as well as a 25 - year roof leak guarantee through the manufac - turer . Most companies don’t offer compo - nents with labor warranties and their roof leak guarantee is usually five to 10 years through them , the contractor . All our war - ranties are through the manufacturer . n SUBURBANFAMILYMAG.COM volume 14 issue 8 SUBURBAN FAMILY 17