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Do power outages leave your Spring Lake home dark? Utah power rates jumped nearly 20% recently. One local family fixed this with a hybrid battery setup. Their story shows how you can win big before 2025 changes.
Meet the Thompsons from Spring Lake. They faced common Utah solar pains. Fresh data from Rocky Mountain Power (proposed 30.6% hike settled at 18.1%, rates to 12.94 cents/kWh from February 2025) and market trends (installs down, waits 2-6 months, ITC end risking job cuts) explains why. Here are seven key pains, in simple terms.
Rocky Mountain Power's 4.7% hike starts February 2025, part of 18.1% total after initial 30.6% request. Average homes pay $14 more monthly, down from proposed $24. The Thompsons saw bills rise $50, stressing their budget.
The residential ITC (30%) ends December 31, 2025—no phase-down, just gone. It could cut 300,000 clean jobs nationwide. The Thompsons worried about missing thousands, as rushed installs spike stress.
Installs take 2-6 months in Utah, with supply snags adding 4-6 weeks. Residential setups are falling. In Spring Lake, this almost made the Thompsons miss ITC, causing big upset.
Batteries cost $24,000 to $26,000 without deals. EG4 runs $5,000 to $14,000. The Thompsons couldn't afford that big hit upfront amid hikes.
ITC needs tax forms. Income shifts or audits cut credits. Nearby Springville families fear losing the full 30%. This scared the Thompsons from starting.
Rivals charge $16,000 to $26,000 for Powerwall 3. Even hybrids like Enphase hit $9,000 to $14,000. No specials made it too pricey for the Thompsons.
Storms bring more outages in Utah County. No battery means no lights or spoiled food. But waits and costs blocked fixes for the Thompsons, adding worry.
These pains hit the Thompsons hard. Like Spring Lake folks, they lost sleep over bills and deadlines. But they found a hybrid win.
The Thompsons chose Ask Solar Mike. Our Instant Tax Rebate Program solved their pains—for Tesla Powerwall 3, paired with EG4 ESS for extra storage.
We cut 30% ITC upfront on Powerwall, dropping to $12,000 from $24,000 elsewhere. EG4 added cheap capacity at $6,000 without instant rebate. With Rocky Mountain Power in Spring Lake, they grabbed $2,000 more—total $10,000 for Powerwall. No tax stress—we took the risks. Install beat waits in weeks.
Value: Saved $16,000 vs rivals. Urgency: ITC ends soon. Proof: As Utah's top Tesla partner, we make hybrids easy and cut bills.
Your win next? Book free consult at asksolarmike.com/google or call 385-312-0904.
Visit zero down secrets.
The Thompsons' hybrid success proves solar wins in Spring Lake. Our program beats pains for powered homes.
They say: "Ask Solar Mike saved us $16,000—no hassle!"
Don't miss out. Visit blackout-proof tips. Call Mike: [email protected] or 385-312-0904.
Disclaimer: Rebates depend on eligibility. Check with us.
Learn More:
📧[email protected]
📞 385–312–0904
www.asksolarmike.com

Ask Solar Mike
Do power outages leave your Spring Lake home dark? Utah power rates jumped nearly 20% recently. One local family fixed this with a hybrid battery setup. Their story shows how you can win big before 2025 changes.
Meet the Thompsons from Spring Lake. They faced common Utah solar pains. Fresh data from Rocky Mountain Power (proposed 30.6% hike settled at 18.1%, rates to 12.94 cents/kWh from February 2025) and market trends (installs down, waits 2-6 months, ITC end risking job cuts) explains why. Here are seven key pains, in simple terms.
Rocky Mountain Power's 4.7% hike starts February 2025, part of 18.1% total after initial 30.6% request. Average homes pay $14 more monthly, down from proposed $24. The Thompsons saw bills rise $50, stressing their budget.
The residential ITC (30%) ends December 31, 2025—no phase-down, just gone. It could cut 300,000 clean jobs nationwide. The Thompsons worried about missing thousands, as rushed installs spike stress.
Installs take 2-6 months in Utah, with supply snags adding 4-6 weeks. Residential setups are falling. In Spring Lake, this almost made the Thompsons miss ITC, causing big upset.
Batteries cost $24,000 to $26,000 without deals. EG4 runs $5,000 to $14,000. The Thompsons couldn't afford that big hit upfront amid hikes.
ITC needs tax forms. Income shifts or audits cut credits. Nearby Springville families fear losing the full 30%. This scared the Thompsons from starting.
Rivals charge $16,000 to $26,000 for Powerwall 3. Even hybrids like Enphase hit $9,000 to $14,000. No specials made it too pricey for the Thompsons.
Storms bring more outages in Utah County. No battery means no lights or spoiled food. But waits and costs blocked fixes for the Thompsons, adding worry.
These pains hit the Thompsons hard. Like Spring Lake folks, they lost sleep over bills and deadlines. But they found a hybrid win.
The Thompsons chose Ask Solar Mike. Our Instant Tax Rebate Program solved their pains—for Tesla Powerwall 3, paired with EG4 ESS for extra storage.
We cut 30% ITC upfront on Powerwall, dropping to $12,000 from $24,000 elsewhere. EG4 added cheap capacity at $6,000 without instant rebate. With Rocky Mountain Power in Spring Lake, they grabbed $2,000 more—total $10,000 for Powerwall. No tax stress—we took the risks. Install beat waits in weeks.
Value: Saved $16,000 vs rivals. Urgency: ITC ends soon. Proof: As Utah's top Tesla partner, we make hybrids easy and cut bills.
Your win next? Book free consult at asksolarmike.com/google or call 385-312-0904.
Visit zero down secrets.
The Thompsons' hybrid success proves solar wins in Spring Lake. Our program beats pains for powered homes.
They say: "Ask Solar Mike saved us $16,000—no hassle!"
Don't miss out. Visit blackout-proof tips. Call Mike: [email protected] or 385-312-0904.
Disclaimer: Rebates depend on eligibility. Check with us.
Learn More:
📧[email protected]
📞 385–312–0904
www.asksolarmike.com
