Orem UT homeowner with affordable Tesla Powerwall 3 install by Ask Solar Mike, dodging post-ITC price hikes before 2025 expiration in Utah County.

Orem UT Dodges Hike: Post-ITC Case

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October 26, 2025•2 min read

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Introduction

What if power rates keep climbing after tax credits end? In Orem, UT, one home dodged a big hike. Utah rates jumped the third most in the U.S. last year. Blackouts hit hard too.

Pain Points Analysis

Utah's solar market faces big pains now. We used web searches for fresh data on trends. Here are seven key pains. We explain them simply.

Big Rate Hikes from Rocky Mountain Power: They got a 4.7% hike in April 2025. They first asked for 30.6% over two years, then cut to 18.1% in 2024. The commission said no to more in July 2025, calling big asks "offensive." This adds $17 or more to monthly bills. Orem families pay extra due to fuel costs.
ITC Deadline Stress: The 30% solar tax credit ends December 31, 2025. Projects must finish by then for full perks. This causes a rush and worry. Utah solar growth may slow without it. Folks in Springville fear missing 30% off batteries.
Long Battery Wait Times: Solar battery installs take 3-6 months in Utah for 2025. Supply issues add 4-6 weeks in peaks. Orem residents can't get quick fixes amid demand.
High Competitor Prices: Average solar costs $2.61 per watt in Utah, about $13,074 for 5 kW. Powerwall 3 runs $24,000-$26,000 from others. EG4 options cost $5,000-$8,000 plus fees. Salem homeowners pay double without deals.
Frequent Blackouts: Utah County had over 19,000 lose power in a 2024 June event. Wildfire cuts rose from zero in 2023. Without batteries, homes in Santaquin stay dark.
Net Metering Shifts: Rocky Mountain Power credits extra solar at low rates. Time-based pricing moves use to off-peak, but changes could cut more. Orem users lose out with higher base fees.
Solar Job Risks: ITC end could cost 300,000 U.S. solar jobs. Utah firms may shut or raise prices. Payson families fear lost warranties.

These pains make solar tough post-ITC. But one Orem home found a way.

Solution Section

Meet the Martins from Orem. They dodged the pains with Ask Solar Mike. As your Tesla Preferred Installer in Utah County, we helped them. Our Instant Tax Rebate Program cut 30% off upfront. No tax wait. We took all risks, even post-ITC.

They got a Tesla Powerwall 3 for $12,000, down to $10,000 with $2,000 Wattsmart rebate for Rocky Mountain Power. Bills fell 75%—vs $25,000 from others. Stable prices, no hikes.

Hurry—ITC ends soon. Our Tesla partnership proves quality.

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