OMAHA, Neb. —
As the demand for solar power continues to shine, OPPD said it's noticing an increasing number of false claims from companies to entice future users.
"The biggest thing we'd recommend is do your research," said OPPD product manager Sam Hueser. "And don't sign anything until you understand the implications of what you're doing."
The average residential solar system costs about $25,000, according to Hueser. But national experts say it's a price that's dropped by as much as 50% over the last decade.
It's the biggest reason for the growth in demand. Here are the number of applications to connect to the grid OPPD has seen since 2020:
"People are starting to take advantage of that," Hueser said. "There are also a lot of federal tax credits to take advantage of."
For the next decade, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, you can get up to a 30% tax credit on the cost to install solar. OPPD is also offering a $2,000 solar rebate if you install with one of its vetted trade allies.
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