Residential Solar
Solar Panels for Homes
Creative Energies brings 20 years of experience in installing solar for homes. Our team of experts will work closely with you to optimize a solar system design that meets your energy goals. We are expert technicians and craftspeople who truly care about our customers, the environment, and our community. We'll help you excel in your solar journey with home solar solutions and installing solar panels that surpass your expectations.
Whether you just want solar panels to power your home or are looking for solar with backup batteries, Creative Energies will optimize your residential solar system. We design and install rooftop solar panels for homes and ground mount solar systems for homes as well as residential solar carports.
Get a home solar quote.
Contact us at 866.332.3410or info@CEsolar.com.
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 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.
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 Challenge
Jackson Mayor Mark Barron and his wife, Wyoming Representative RuthAnn Petroff (House District 16) contacted Creative Energies to design and install a grid tie solar electric system on their Jackson Wyoming home. Their desire was to produce all the electricity the home consumes annually. The house has a flat sips panel TPO roof at the base of Snowking mountain.
The Creative Energies Solution
Creative Energies evaluated the site for solar resource, reviewed electrical consumption history, and then designed a 5.9 kW grid tied array forecasted to produce around 8,650 kWh per year or 23.7 kWh per day. This will offset 100% of the homes electrical consumption at current use. The designed array is two rows facing south tilted at 30 degrees. Standoffs were used on the flat roof to elevate the array to compensate for the snowy conditions in Jackson Hole Wyoming and Intermountain roofing flashed the penetrations to preserve the roof warranty. The local utility, Lower Valley Energy, provided a net metering contract and switched the electrical meter to a bi-directional recording smart meter.
The System
-5.9 kW residential grid tie PV system consisting of twenty four REC 245W solar modules.
-Twenty four Enphase Micro inverters for panel output maximization.
-Envoy web based panel level production monitoring allows live real-time system monitoring.
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 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 will 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 Generac PWRcell.
Solar battery backup storage paired with a solar system array can power your home at night or even when the grid is down.
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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.
