Frequently asked questions
Have a question about going solar or Westhaven energy systems? Then, we have an answer for you. Our FAQs are designed to provide more insight into how solar, batteries, and generators work, including our ultra-reliable energy system, Power A.L.I.
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WHY GO SOLAR
What are the financial benefits of solar energy?
Going solar means that you’ll save money on your monthly electricity bills, and protect yourself from any rate increase in future. Any solar power you produce is the power that you don’t have to purchase from the utility. How much you can save will depend on your utility provider and rates in your area, but going solar is a great investment for the future, no matter where you live.
How do I find out how much I pay for electricity?
What incentives are available to me?
How will going solar impact my property value?
Solar is one of the few home improvement projects that increases your home’s value compared to a kitchen upgrade. According to Forbes, homeowners typically recover approximately 97% of their investment costs, in addition to the savings associated with reduced energy bills.
What are the environmental benefits of solar energy?
SOLAR TECHNOLOGY
Is there a rebate for residential battery storage installation?
How does battery backup work?
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Allow the utility company to be your battery, where you continue to rent your power from. They send your unused energy elsewhere, and return it when you need it for a discounted rate (e.g. at night). This means that the utility takes the power you generate, and sells it back to you, which still significantly saves you money compared to the status quo. However, the caveat is that you are still dependent on the grid and susceptible to high peak energy rates, limiting control over your own power.
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Be your own utility and store your energy with a battery. What’s yours is yours! The biggest advantage here, as we see many of our homeowners take the leap, is the ability to control your power. This coupled with a generator ensures that you have electricity during an outage and protects you from Time-of-Use/Time-of-Day pricing during peak hours, and Rule 21.
What is Rule 21 and how does it impact you?
What’s an inverter and do I need one?
INSTALLING SOLAR
Is there a rebate for residential battery storage installation?
How does battery backup work?
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Allow the utility company to be your battery, where you continue to rent your power from. They send your unused energy elsewhere, and return it when you need it for a discounted rate (e.g. at night). This means that the utility takes the power you generate, and sells it back to you, which still significantly saves you money compared to the status quo. However, the caveat is that you are still dependent on the grid and susceptible to high peak energy rates, limiting control over your own power.
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Be your own utility and store your energy with a battery. What’s yours is yours! The biggest advantage here, as we see many of our homeowners take the leap, is the ability to control your power. This coupled with a generator ensures that you have electricity during an outage and protects you from Time-of-Use/Time-of-Day pricing during peak hours, and Rule 21.
What is Rule 21 and how does it impact you?
What’s an inverter and do I need one?
STORAGE TECHNOLOGY
Is there a rebate for residential battery storage installation?
How does battery backup work?
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Allow the utility company to be your battery, where you continue to rent your power from. They send your unused energy elsewhere, and return it when you need it for a discounted rate (e.g. at night). This means that the utility takes the power you generate, and sells it back to you, which still significantly saves you money compared to the status quo. However, the caveat is that you are still dependent on the grid and susceptible to high peak energy rates, limiting control over your own power.
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Be your own utility and store your energy with a battery. What’s yours is yours! The biggest advantage here, as we see many of our homeowners take the leap, is the ability to control your power. This coupled with a generator ensures that you have electricity during an outage and protects you from Time-of-Use/Time-of-Day pricing during peak hours, and Rule 21.
What is Rule 21 and how does it impact you?
What’s an inverter and do I need one?