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Do blackouts spoil your plans in Payson? Or are power bills too high? Utah saw a 4.7% rate hike this year. What if you could fix it and save? A local family did with Tesla Powerwall. But over 100 solar firms went bankrupt lately. Let's see their story.
Utah solar is hard now. Payson families want help, but risks are big. Fresh November 2025 data shows why:
Rising Blackouts and Grid Fails: Storms knock out power often. Food spoils, homes get dark. Utah has 3,645 MW solar installed, but grids fail. Without a Powerwall, you're stuck.
High Bills from Rate Hikes: Rocky Mountain Power raised rates 4.7% in April 2025, adding $4.31 monthly to average bills. Proposal jumps from 10.96 cents/kWh to 12.94 cents/kWh starting February 2025. Payson City Power follows trends—bills hurt more.
ITC Deadline Worry: 30% federal credit ends December 31, 2025. Miss it? Pay $9,000 extra per system. This stresses everyone.
Long Waits for Batteries: Demand is high. US solar installs fell in 2025 due to costs, but Utah ranks 16th. Wait times 2-6 months. Supply issues add weeks—many miss deadline.
Tax Filing Mess: Normal way means file perfect and wait a year. One mistake? Zero back.
Competitor Price Spikes: Others charge $24K-$26K for Powerwall. Utah averages $19,454 for systems. Post-ITC, 50-100% jumps expected.
Solar Firm Failures: Over 100 US bankruptcies in 2024-2025, like SunPower, Sunnova, Titan Solar. Firms rely on ITC. In 2026, many close or hike prices, leaving warranties dead, projects unfinished. Payson folks could be stranded, like in states after incentives ended.
These pains make solar scary. But a Payson family beat them.
Meet the Smiths from Payson. They faced blackouts and high bills. Our Instant Tax Rebate Program fixed it all. We're the safe Utah County choice.
We gave them 30% upfront—cut price now. No tax file. No wait. Install done fast.
Their Powerwall: $10K with Payson City Power rebates (vs. $25K elsewhere). No 2026 jumps.
This beats spikes and waits. Power through blackouts. Save on rates. Pays back quick.
Tesla partners—our setup is stable, no ITC need. Unlike failing firms, we last.
Vet for ITC tie—only we are immune. Book free consult at asksolarmike.com/google or call 385-312-0904 to secure risk-free.
Blackouts don't have to win in Payson. Like the Smiths, get $10K Powerwall safe from 2026 mess.
Customer: "Ask Solar Mike is reliable—no regrets!"
Blackout tips: asksolarmike.com/blackout-proof
ITC ends December 31, 2025. Email [email protected], call 385-312-0904, visit asksolarmike.com/google. Get yours now!
Learn More:
📧[email protected]
📞 385–312–0904
www.asksolarmike.com

Ask Solar Mike
Do blackouts spoil your plans in Payson? Or are power bills too high? Utah saw a 4.7% rate hike this year. What if you could fix it and save? A local family did with Tesla Powerwall. But over 100 solar firms went bankrupt lately. Let's see their story.
Utah solar is hard now. Payson families want help, but risks are big. Fresh November 2025 data shows why:
Rising Blackouts and Grid Fails: Storms knock out power often. Food spoils, homes get dark. Utah has 3,645 MW solar installed, but grids fail. Without a Powerwall, you're stuck.
High Bills from Rate Hikes: Rocky Mountain Power raised rates 4.7% in April 2025, adding $4.31 monthly to average bills. Proposal jumps from 10.96 cents/kWh to 12.94 cents/kWh starting February 2025. Payson City Power follows trends—bills hurt more.
ITC Deadline Worry: 30% federal credit ends December 31, 2025. Miss it? Pay $9,000 extra per system. This stresses everyone.
Long Waits for Batteries: Demand is high. US solar installs fell in 2025 due to costs, but Utah ranks 16th. Wait times 2-6 months. Supply issues add weeks—many miss deadline.
Tax Filing Mess: Normal way means file perfect and wait a year. One mistake? Zero back.
Competitor Price Spikes: Others charge $24K-$26K for Powerwall. Utah averages $19,454 for systems. Post-ITC, 50-100% jumps expected.
Solar Firm Failures: Over 100 US bankruptcies in 2024-2025, like SunPower, Sunnova, Titan Solar. Firms rely on ITC. In 2026, many close or hike prices, leaving warranties dead, projects unfinished. Payson folks could be stranded, like in states after incentives ended.
These pains make solar scary. But a Payson family beat them.
Meet the Smiths from Payson. They faced blackouts and high bills. Our Instant Tax Rebate Program fixed it all. We're the safe Utah County choice.
We gave them 30% upfront—cut price now. No tax file. No wait. Install done fast.
Their Powerwall: $10K with Payson City Power rebates (vs. $25K elsewhere). No 2026 jumps.
This beats spikes and waits. Power through blackouts. Save on rates. Pays back quick.
Tesla partners—our setup is stable, no ITC need. Unlike failing firms, we last.
Vet for ITC tie—only we are immune. Book free consult at asksolarmike.com/google or call 385-312-0904 to secure risk-free.
Blackouts don't have to win in Payson. Like the Smiths, get $10K Powerwall safe from 2026 mess.
Customer: "Ask Solar Mike is reliable—no regrets!"
Blackout tips: asksolarmike.com/blackout-proof
ITC ends December 31, 2025. Email [email protected], call 385-312-0904, visit asksolarmike.com/google. Get yours now!
Learn More:
📧[email protected]
📞 385–312–0904
www.asksolarmike.com
