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How rooftop solar can cut your power bills

Benefits and tips for your home

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Installing rooftop solar is a smart investment to cut your power bills. A typical system costs around $10,000 and can pay for itself in approximately 8 years, providing free energy for over two decades.

Panels last 25-30 years, generating power at a significantly lower cost than the grid, and you can sell excess electricity back to your retailer. Installation must be done by a qualified professional. Use the Gen Less online calculators to estimate your potential savings.

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