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Do power bills in Eagle Mountain keep going up? Rocky Mountain Power rates just jumped 18.1% in 2025. What if a blackout leaves your home dark? Solar can help, but time is short.
Utah's solar market is hard now. We searched the web for fresh data from December 2025. Families in Eagle Mountain and nearby like Saratoga Springs face these pains. Here are six key ones, in simple words.
Rate Hikes Hurt Wallets: Rocky Mountain Power added an 18.1% hike in 2025, after asking for 30.5%. Now, a new 4.48% hike starts December 2025 for a fire fund, adding $4.31 a month to single-family bills. Rates jumped to 12.94 cents per kWh on Dec 1, 2025. This makes bills higher for Eagle Mountain homes.
ITC Ends Soon: The 30% solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) stops on Dec 31, 2025. Utah's state renewable credits ended early from HB 264. Data shows U.S. residential solar installs fell 31% in 2024 and kept dropping in 2025, with an 18% fall expected in 2026. People worry about missing big savings.
High Costs Up Front: Solar systems cost $2.48 to $2.67 per watt in Utah now. A typical setup hits $31,500 before help. Other firms charge $24,000 to $26,000 for Tesla Powerwall 3 installs, which is tough without quick rebates.
Long Wait Times: Tesla Powerwall waits are 9-10 weeks in Utah. Full installs take 2-6 months with permits and demand. The end-of-year rush adds 4-6 weeks, making it hard to finish by deadline.
Tax Filing Is Messy: Claiming ITC means waiting months for money back. It's confusing, and mistakes mean no cash. Eagle Mountain folks say this stops them from going solar.
Market Drops Loom: Utah's solar growth is blocked by policies favoring fossil fuels. The state's 20% renewable goal by 2025 was voluntary and not met. Companies like SunPower struggle, potentially raising prices or closing after ITC ends.
These pains make solar feel risky. But we have a fix.
Good news! Ask Solar Mike solves these pains with our Instant Tax Rebate Program. We take all the risk.
The residential solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) expires on 12/31/2025. To give customers a huge edge, Ask Solar Mike now offers an exclusive "Instant Tax Rebate Program": We provide upfront instant rebates equal to the 30% federal tax credit, deducted straight from the purchase price. This means zero risk for customers—no waiting to file taxes or worry about finishing before the deadline. Ask Solar Mike takes all the risk to make solar and batteries affordable now.
For example, while other Utah solar companies charge $24,000–$26,000 for a Tesla Powerwall 3 install, Ask Solar Mike does it for just $12,000. If your utility is Rocky Mountain Power (common in Eagle Mountain), we add a $2,000 Wattsmart rebate, dropping it to $10,000—cheaper than buying just the Powerwall 3 from Tesla alone.
Unlike other solar companies that will likely raise prices dramatically after the ITC ends (potentially going out of business in 2026 due to lost revenue), Ask Solar Mike is structured to be immune: Our Instant Rebate Program absorbs the risk upfront, allowing us to keep prices low and stable long-term without relying on the expiring credit.
As Tesla partners, we offer top quality. This cuts costs, beats waits, and skips tax mess.
Book a free consult at asksolarmike.com/google or call 385-312-0904.
Eagle Mountain, time is short. ITC window closes soon, but our program saves you now. A customer said, "No hassle, real savings!" Check zero down secrets or blackout-proof tips.
Email [email protected], call 385-312-0904, or visit asksolarmike.com/google for a free quote. Go solar today!
Learn More:
📧[email protected]
📞 385–312–0904
www.asksolarmike.com

Ask Solar Mike
Do power bills in Eagle Mountain keep going up? Rocky Mountain Power rates just jumped 18.1% in 2025. What if a blackout leaves your home dark? Solar can help, but time is short.
Utah's solar market is hard now. We searched the web for fresh data from December 2025. Families in Eagle Mountain and nearby like Saratoga Springs face these pains. Here are six key ones, in simple words.
Rate Hikes Hurt Wallets: Rocky Mountain Power added an 18.1% hike in 2025, after asking for 30.5%. Now, a new 4.48% hike starts December 2025 for a fire fund, adding $4.31 a month to single-family bills. Rates jumped to 12.94 cents per kWh on Dec 1, 2025. This makes bills higher for Eagle Mountain homes.
ITC Ends Soon: The 30% solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) stops on Dec 31, 2025. Utah's state renewable credits ended early from HB 264. Data shows U.S. residential solar installs fell 31% in 2024 and kept dropping in 2025, with an 18% fall expected in 2026. People worry about missing big savings.
High Costs Up Front: Solar systems cost $2.48 to $2.67 per watt in Utah now. A typical setup hits $31,500 before help. Other firms charge $24,000 to $26,000 for Tesla Powerwall 3 installs, which is tough without quick rebates.
Long Wait Times: Tesla Powerwall waits are 9-10 weeks in Utah. Full installs take 2-6 months with permits and demand. The end-of-year rush adds 4-6 weeks, making it hard to finish by deadline.
Tax Filing Is Messy: Claiming ITC means waiting months for money back. It's confusing, and mistakes mean no cash. Eagle Mountain folks say this stops them from going solar.
Market Drops Loom: Utah's solar growth is blocked by policies favoring fossil fuels. The state's 20% renewable goal by 2025 was voluntary and not met. Companies like SunPower struggle, potentially raising prices or closing after ITC ends.
These pains make solar feel risky. But we have a fix.
Good news! Ask Solar Mike solves these pains with our Instant Tax Rebate Program. We take all the risk.
The residential solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) expires on 12/31/2025. To give customers a huge edge, Ask Solar Mike now offers an exclusive "Instant Tax Rebate Program": We provide upfront instant rebates equal to the 30% federal tax credit, deducted straight from the purchase price. This means zero risk for customers—no waiting to file taxes or worry about finishing before the deadline. Ask Solar Mike takes all the risk to make solar and batteries affordable now.
For example, while other Utah solar companies charge $24,000–$26,000 for a Tesla Powerwall 3 install, Ask Solar Mike does it for just $12,000. If your utility is Rocky Mountain Power (common in Eagle Mountain), we add a $2,000 Wattsmart rebate, dropping it to $10,000—cheaper than buying just the Powerwall 3 from Tesla alone.
Unlike other solar companies that will likely raise prices dramatically after the ITC ends (potentially going out of business in 2026 due to lost revenue), Ask Solar Mike is structured to be immune: Our Instant Rebate Program absorbs the risk upfront, allowing us to keep prices low and stable long-term without relying on the expiring credit.
As Tesla partners, we offer top quality. This cuts costs, beats waits, and skips tax mess.
Book a free consult at asksolarmike.com/google or call 385-312-0904.
Eagle Mountain, time is short. ITC window closes soon, but our program saves you now. A customer said, "No hassle, real savings!" Check zero down secrets or blackout-proof tips.
Email [email protected], call 385-312-0904, or visit asksolarmike.com/google for a free quote. Go solar today!
Learn More:
📧[email protected]
📞 385–312–0904
www.asksolarmike.com
