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SOLAR PURCHASE DECISIONS · 3 MIN READ
Keep a planned cooling upgrade from distorting your solar baseline. Separate measured usage, estimated HVAC changes and the rest of the household load.
Read guide: Replacing the AC before solar? Do not size the array from an unchanged old billSOLAR PURCHASE DECISIONS · 3 MIN READ
Model occupied and vacant periods separately so a seasonal homeowner can see when electricity is used, exported and credited.
Read guide: Solar for a seasonal Florida home: build an occupancy calendar, not an average monthSOLAR PURCHASE DECISIONS · 3 MIN READ
Current IRS guidance ends the residential clean energy credit for new post-2025 installations. Check how an outdated tax assumption affects the quote.
Read guide: A 2026 Florida solar quote should not assume the old homeowner 30% creditSOLAR PURCHASE DECISIONS · 3 MIN READ
Verify a claimed utility or government affiliation independently before sharing a bill, signing a contract or paying for solar work.
Read guide: “We’re with your utility”: how to check a solar sales claim in FloridaFROM READING TO REAL LIFE
