Residential Solar
Solar Panels for Homes
Creative Energies is one of the oldest companies installing solar for homes in the intermountain west. Across Utah, Wyoming, and Southern Idaho, CE Solar has 20 years of experience installing solar rooftop solar arrays and ground mount arrays for homeowners. Our team of solar experts work closely with clients to design a solar system optimized to meet your sustainable energy goals. We are skilled technicians and solar craftspeople who care about our customers, the environment, and our community. We'll support you along every step of your solar journey with home solar solutions and a solar panel installation that surpasses your expectations.
Whether you just want solar panels to power your home or you're looking for solar with backup batteries, Creative Energies will find the right system setup for you that meets your budget while optimizing your energy objectives. We design and install rooftop solar and ground mounted systems for homes as well as residential solar carports and canopies.
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Learn more about some of our residential solar project spotlights.
Barb Eastman and Tom Kimbrough
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
“It’s the right thing to do. It’s easy, and it doesn’t require a lifestyle change. I should be making other lifestyle changes, but I still take airplane rides, and I still drive my car that uses gas, but putting panels on my house (was so easy) it was sort of a no brainer. And also I wanted to do it while there were still tax credits."
The Moyer's
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
The Creative Energies Solution
The Moyer’s wanted to offset as much of their historic usage as possible within their budget. After performing a site visit, including a shade analysis and assessment of azimuth choices, the carport rooftop was selected as the ideal array location.
The carport roof is a membrane roof, so a standoff racking solution was utilized, keeping the weight of the array as low as possible. Ten 250 watt solar panels with Enphase micro-inverters were installed facing south at a 10-degree tilt. The system also included web-based system monitoring so that the Moyers can see real-time energy generation from their desktop.
Jackson Mayor & WY Representative
Mark Barron and RuthAnn Petroff
Customer Comment
“I want to compliment the installation work performed by AJ and Don this week at our home. They were super and want you to know that RuthAnn and I are impressed with their professionalism and thoroughness. Thank you! “
The Creative Energies Solution
Jackson Mayor Mark Barron and his wife, Wyoming Representative RuthAnn Petroff (House District 16) contacted Creative Energies to design and install a grid tied solar energy system for their home in Jackson, Wyoming. Their goal was to generate enough solar energy to offset their home's annual electricity consumption.
After a thorough evaluation of the available solar resource and the home's electrical consumption history, Creative Energies designed a 5.9 kW grid tied array forecasted to produce enough energy to offset 100% of the home's current electrical usage. The array design is comprised of two rows facing south that are tilted at a 30-degree angle to optimize their exposure to the sun. Standoffs were used on the flat roof to compensate for Jackson Hole's snowy conditions.
Financing Solar
Many of our customers choose to self-finance their solar system, while others choose financing loan options.
We recommend financing with Clean Energy Credit Union. Creative Energies doesn't get any kickbacks from recommending Clean Energy Credit Union, but we have thoroughly vetted them and multiple Creative Energies customers have opted to finance their solar projects with them.
Clean Energy Credit Union is a financial institution focused solely on providing loans that help people afford clean energy products and services such as solar electric systems, electric vehicles, home energy efficiency retrofits, electric-assist bicycles, and net-zero energy homes.
Note that Creative Energies will send our customers a unique link for the Clean Energy Credit Union loan application (don’t apply directly on their website or you will have to go through two applications).
Solar Education
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Cut Your Electricity Costs Up To Nearly 100%
Reduce the amount of energy you buy each month. Every kilowatt-hour your solar system produces is one you don’t have to pay for. Going solar can give you huge savings on your electricity bills.
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Lower Prices
The recent drop in solar equipment costs has made a solar energy system more affordable than ever. During the system’s expected life of 25 years, it will pay for itself several times over.
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Savings and Incentives
Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC)
The United States government offers a 26% Solar Tax Credit. This credit applies to the total cost of your solar installation and applies to both residential and commercial projects.
State Tax Credits and Local Incentives
Some states and some utility companies offer their own tax credits or incentives. Our technical sales team stays up-to-date on the latest incentives to get you the best deal.
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Financing Your Solar System
Many of our customers choose to self-finance their solar system, while others choose financing loan options.
We recommend financing with Clean Energy Credit Union. Creative Energies doesn't get any kickbacks from recommending Clean Energy Credit Union, but we have thoroughly vetted them and multiple Clean Energies customers have opted to finance their solar projects with them.
We recommend vetting any solar company that offers to finance solar since many deals are too good to be true!
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Solar Battery Backup Storage
Creative Energies offers solar battery backup options with Tesla Powerwall and SolarEdge Energy Bank.
Solar battery storage paired with a solar array can power your home at night or even when the grid is down. Solar batteries encourage energy independence and a sense of self-reliance.
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Residential Off Grid Solar
Off grid home solar is the best choice for anyone without access to the electrical grid. Using a battery bank, your solar system stores energy throughout the day and is then on-call when the sun goes down. With expert planning from our designers, we can make your off-grid cabin dream a reality. These systems take careful planning, a thorough design, and ongoing maintenance.
Referral Rewards
Creative Energies gives out referral rewards to thank our customers who help Creative Energies make a difference with solar.
When someone you referred goes solar for good with Creative Energies, we will send you a check or you can opt to donate to our Give Back Program partnership with the Honnold Foundation solar energy grants for underserved communities.
Residential Referral Rewards = $400
Commercial Referral Rewards = $1,000
Learn more about Creative Energies referral rewards.
FAQ
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How expensive is a solar power system?
The cost of a solar power system varies depending on the size of the system that you choose and on-site conditions. Low energy consumers will not need a large system. The more energy you use, the larger the system will need to be.
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How long do solar panels last?
Most solar panels are guaranteed to last 25 years and are expected to last even longer. The new technology in these panels has not been around long enough to really see the extent of their life. Here in our office we have solar panels that were made in the 1970’s that still work! Improved design and manufacturing should allow today’s panels to outlive most of us.
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Do you do battery backup?
We are a certified Tesla Powerwall installer and Generac PWRcell installer. Battery systems require careful planning, a clear understanding of customer objectives, and a mastery of the regulations and electrical code that governs them. This is exactly what we do. Our project planners can help determine an approach to solar energy storage that meets your needs.
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How much maintenance does my solar energy system need?
Typically your system is nearly maintenance-free. All of our systems include some type of monitoring that allows you and us to view the system performance and spot a malfunction early. An annual visual inspection is wise. Occasional cleaning can help system efficiency but is generally not necessary. It’s okay to leave snow on your system during the winter months.
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How heavy is a solar panel?
An average solar panel is about about 44 pounds or 4 pounds per square foot. This extra weight is typically not an issue on most roofs. During a site visit our technical sales team will check your roof structure to be sure that it is in good condition.
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What does photovoltaic (PV) mean?
Photo = light, voltaic = electric. Photovoltaic (PV) panels turn light energy directly to electric energy. No heat capture, fluids or pumps involved. Ultra-pure silicon, when exposed to sunlight performs the magic. We are experts in photovoltaic solar design and solar panel installation.
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Can systems work with garage solar panels?
Yes, many of the solar system projects we work on for residential homes have solar panels on adjacent garages or detached garages because of optimal sunlight generation, tree shading, and customer preferences.
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What about rooftop or ground mount solar?
The majority of our residential customers have rooftop solar because it uses a space that otherwise wouldn't get used, is esthetically pleasing, and often is favorable for sunlight conditions. For some homes, ground mount solar (solar with racks connected to the ground) is more favorable with some conditions or if there isn't enough roof space. We will work with you to determine whether solar panels on the roof or solar panels in your yard work best for your energy goals.
