Utah Solar Questions, Answered
Why Should I Go Solar?
Solar lowers your Rocky Mountain Power bill, protects you from future rate increases, and with a battery like Tesla Powerwall keeps your lights on during outages.
What is net metering?
In Utah, net metering has been replaced by net billing. New Rocky Mountain Power solar customers are on Schedule 137: solar you use in your home offsets power you’d otherwise buy at full price, and extra power you send to the grid earns a lower export credit that resets every March 1. That’s why we size systems around your own usage and often pair them with a battery.
Do solar panels work in a blackout?
A grid-tied solar system shuts off during a blackout to protect utility crews working on the lines. Add a battery like Tesla Powerwall and your home keeps running on stored solar power when the grid goes down.
What solar energy rebates and incentives are available?
Solar rebates and incentives vary depending on what city you live in. The most significant incentive used to be available nationwide: the 30% federal investment tax credit (ITC), which let homeowners take 30% of the total cost of their project off their federal taxes. It expired on 12/31/2025.
Depending on your city and the structure you choose for your project (cash, loan, PPA, lease, etc.), you may still qualify for other rebates and incentives.
Your utility company matters too. Rocky Mountain Power currently offers a Wattsmart program that helps offset the cost of adding batteries to your project.
Can you remove and reinstall my panels for a new roof?
Yes. We remove and reinstall any solar system for a roof replacement, no matter who installed it or how old it is.
Do you repair solar systems you didn’t install?
Yes. We troubleshoot and repair solar systems from any installer, including companies that have gone out of business.