Longhorn Solar Blog

It’s that time of year again—when we break out the red, white, and blue, fire up the grill, and celebrate our freedom. While this year has been stranger than most, that’s nothing a few fireworks and a tall glass of lemonade can’t fix…At least, until you take a look at your summertime electric bills. If your electric company has you feeling anything but brave and independent, there is a solution out there. And it doesn’t even involve dumping tea in any nearby bodies of water.  If you’re ready to declare your independence from energy bills, we can help. Check out our [...]

Ready for some serious savings on both your taxes and your electricity? If you own a solar system, and you pay taxes—you’re in luck! The federal solar tax credit, also known as the investment tax credit (ITC), makes solar more affordable for many Americans and heavily contributes to the stellar ROI of investing in solar. And just because it involves taxes doesn’t mean it’s complicated, either—in fact, the solar investment tax credit is simple to understand and use. Here’s what you need to know about saving on your taxes with solar: What is the Solar Investment Tax Credit? Essentially, the solar [...]

It’s that time of year again. You put in the hard work all year long last year, filed your taxes in the spring this year, and now you’ve received a big, fat, tax return check back from Uncle Sam. Perhaps you may be fantasizing about the ways you can invest this extra cash. Fancy dinners, presents, or even a down payment on a major purchase like a car may sound appealing, but those aren’t your only options. Many financial advisors recommend investing that money instead of spending it immediately—and there’s no better way to invest than by going solar. Here are [...]