Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in Indiana, with a population of 270,000 individuals, embracing clean energy as Indiana expands its solar programs statewide. With electricity prices increasing year over year and generous state incentives, solar energy is proving to be a wonderful investment for homeowners, offering benefits ranging from utility cost savings to increased home value and beyond. SunPower is here to help Fort Wayne homeowners bring home these benefits with high-efficiency solar panels, expert installation, and helpful guidance to get the most out of the transition to solar.
Fort Wayne is a great place for homes to utilize solar power, thanks to the plentiful sunshine to be found in the area. The city sits at the convergence of three great rivers, with hills to the north and rolling plains to the south, enjoying four seasons of climate. While winter months often see cloud-covered skies, the city still benefits from 4.46 peak hours1 of sunshine a day for rooftops not covered by trees, which is more than enough to make solar a viable energy source.
Fort Wayne homeowners can enjoy a few local incentives that increase savings when transitioning to solar:
- Sales Tax Exemption: Homeowners who purchase solar equipment do not have to pay the local sales tax of 7% on those items.
- Property Tax Exemption: Homeowners who invest in a solar installation are exempt from paying the property taxes associated with the solar system.
There are many benefits to transitioning your Fort Wayne home to solar power. The benefits are both immediate and long-lasting.
Lower Utility Bills: This is the most popular benefit of solar energy, and in Fort Wayne can amount to more than $20,000 over the system’s lifetime according to Energysage.
Net Metering: This program allows a home to essentially sell excess energy to the grid in exchange for utility credits that are deducted against any costs for electricity drawn out of the system at night or during bad weather. In this way, net-metering helps to significantly decrease energy costs.
Energy Independence: With a well-designed system and a solar storage element such as the Enphase 10C, a home can enjoy true energy independence, saving up energy during peak hours to continue to run the home at night or when there is a grid outage.
Environmental Impact: Project Sunroof, by Google, estimates that Fort Wayne, IN, could eliminate 3 tons of carbon emissions if the city achieved its solar potential.
Home Value Boost: Recent studies have revealed that homeowners are seeing significant increases in home value, as much as a 10% increase4, thanks to solar installation.
Fort Wayne homeowners are choosing to partner with SunPower because of our commitment to a job well done. We are working hard to set a new standard in the industry where high-quality equipment and world-class customer service are the norm. SunPower works with the best solar manufacturers for all the products we offer and holds strict standards for equipment performance. Additionally, we ensure that 25-year warranties are in place to guarantee long-term excellence in product performance and protect our customer’s peace of mind.
We choose to partner with the best local installation teams who have the experience and certifications to exceed expectations with their service. What’s more, we are committed to helping homeowners find the financing plan that is best for their budget including 0-down solar loans, third-party ownership, and cash purchasing.
SunPower is proud to serve Fort Wayne and nearby communities, including New Haven, Auburn, Bluffton, and Huntington, as we strive to bring excellence in solar to homeowners across the state of Indiana.
When you choose SunPower for your solar installation, you are choosing a partner who is there for you from the beginning of the process to the end:
Preparation begins at the first free consultation we have with you. We then draw up customized plans for the home and contracts for your benefit and ours. When those plans are approved and contracts are signed, we will begin filing permits right away, and set up appointments for on-site surveys and inspections.
In Fort Wayne, savings are conditional on system size, energy usage, and the financing plan that you choose, however EnergySage says that Fort Wayne homeowners can expect to see an average of $20,000 in savings.