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Solar Ownership vs. Leasing: Making the Right Choice for Pennsylvania Homeowners

The movement toward sustainable living and energy independence has seen solar energy grow in popularity across Pennsylvania. Homeowners, motivated by reducing their carbon footprint and escaping ever-increasing utility bills, are increasingly looking up at their roofs. But once you’ve decided to go solar, you’re faced with the crucial decision of whether to purchase or lease solar panels. […]

30% Solar Tax Credit Ending: What It Means for You

When do solar tax credits end? The federal residential solar tax credit expires on December 31, 2025. After this date, homeowners will no longer be eligible for the 30% tax credit on solar panel installations. There is little doubt that the best time to install solar panels is ASAP. With the federal tax credits on […]

Solar Installers vs. Roofing & Solar Experts

A technical comparison with real-life examples In our decades of experience as roofers and solar installers in Pennsylvania, we have learned that when homeowners and commercial clients invest in rooftop solar, they expect 3 specific returns: (a) much lower utility bills, (b) energy independence, and (c) improved property value. These expectations are reasonable, and under […]

Selecting a Solar Installer: 7 Aspects to Consider

You are probably already familiar with the idea that a residential solar installation lowers or eliminates the cost of home electricity. This idea has been floating around for the last 10 years, and by and large, it is true. If you took an interest in owning your solar installation, you probably have found that leasing […]

Why Now Is the Time to Go Solar

As energy prices continue to rise, switching to solar panels is the perfect way to regain control of your budget, utilize renewable energy, and start saving on your electric bills. With electricity price increases, it’s becoming more and more appealing for customers to switch to solar. Since 2021, average U.S. electricity prices rose from 15.1 […]

Ryan - Columbia, PA
KC Green Energy installed a new roof for me as well as solar panels. What a great experience. Josh was amazing to work with and was extremely responsive and professional. I could not have asked for a better person to work with. I wish I would have done solar sooner. My electric bill went from a couple hundred dollars per month, to around $75 the first month (February bill from January), to $15, and now I am negative on my electric bill. I would highly recommend this company to anyone, and Josh was especially great to work with.

Fillmore Container - Lancaster, PA
KC Green Energy delivered the benefit of commercial roofing expertise and professional, respectable in-house installers that worked thoughtfully to minimize the impact on our business throughout their installation. With the best price on tier 1 panels and proactive, courteous communication throughout the process, the decision to contract with KC Green Energy was simple.

Klinge Corporation - York, PA
We finally decided to invest in a solar system to manufacture our own energy because of the Federal Tax Credit and other incentives. We received several proposals but chose KC Green Energy because of their professionalism in their approach and presentation, technical knowledge and system design, price competitiveness, and knowledge of roofs. Their roofing division guided us in terms of which buildings would make the most sense to install the solar system and what type of roofing system and specification is best for under a new solar system. Their combined expertise in solar and roofing was the deciding factor because of their “Single Source” service for solar and roofing. Having a single source contractor eliminates the potential for “misses in overall design or execution and” finger-pointing between a roofing contractor and solar contractor down the road should warranty issues be involved. We are happy with our solar investment and our relationship with Kautz Construction, owners of KC Green Energy and Kautz Roofing, both as a solar system supplier and a roofing supplier.

Kyle - Palmyra, PA
They did a great job of explaining the process and answering any questions I had.

Jim - Lewisburg, PA
This was about as seamless and efficient a process as one can imagine. A great job in all aspects. I highly recommend KC Green Energy.