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What Is the Federal Solar Tax Credit? The Federal Solar Tax Credit allows homeowners to deduct 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system from their federal income taxes. That means if your solar project costs $25,000, you could get $7,500 back on your tax return. ✅ What’s […]
Electric Bills Are About to Rise in Lexington If you live in Lexington or surrounding areas like Georgetown, Nicholasville, or Versailles, you’re likely a Kentucky Utilities (KU) customer—and your electric bill is about to increase. 📈 Here’s What’s Happening: KU has filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission […]
How Much Will Your Electric Bill Increase in Lexington Area? LG&E & KU have jointly filed for a proposed 8.3% increase in electric revenue for LG&E and 5% for KU, to take effect starting January 1, 2026 if approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) For an average residential […]
AES Indiana’s Multi-Phase Rate Hike (Pending Approval) AES Indiana has submitted a regulatory review request proposing a two-phase rate increase totaling 13.5% for residential customers using around 1,000 kWh/month: 5% increase in Q2 2026, followed by 6% in January 2027, if approved This could lead to an increase of up to […]
Electric Rates Are Rising in Dayton AES Ohio (formerly DP&L) As of June 1, 2025, the generation (“Price-to-Compare”) rate for AES Ohio’s standard service increased by 87 cents per kWh, rising from approximately 0.094 kWh to 0.0945 kWh This equates to an increase of about $5/month for a typical household […]
Electric rates are climbing—and fast. Whether you live in Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, Lexington, Dayton, or Indianapolis, utility companies are raising prices year after year, leaving homeowners with fewer options and higher monthly bills. But one solution stands out: solar energy. By installing solar panels on your home, you can dramatically […]
If you’ve been thinking about going solar, the time to act is now. The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit—one of the most significant incentives available to homeowners—is set to expire on December 31, 2025. And that’s not just the deadline to sign a contract—you must have your solar system fully […]
If you’re living in Indianapolis or the surrounding suburbs, you’ve likely seen your energy costs climb. AES Indiana and other utility providers are raising rates—and homeowners are paying the price. Solar can break that cycle—starting now. Lock In Your Energy Costs for Good Solar power gives you: Predictable, flat-rate energy […]
Utility rates across Central Kentucky have been creeping up, leaving homeowners frustrated with higher bills. If you live in Lexington, Georgetown, or Nicholasville, solar can help you break the cycle. Protect Yourself from Rising Costs Going solar means: You generate your own electricity Your rates don’t change with the utility’s […]
Electric bills in the Miami Valley have surged in recent years—and they’re not slowing down. For Dayton-area homeowners, the solution is clear: go solar before rates climb higher. Beat the Rate Hikes with Clean Energy Whether you live in Kettering, Beavercreek, or Centerville, your utility rates are subject to frequent […]