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Highland UT Wattsmart: Battery Surge 2025

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October 25, 2025•3 min read

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Introduction

Did you know Utah power rates jumped the third most in the U.S. last year? Highland homes saw big hikes. Blackouts hit thousands too. What if a battery could fix that?

Pain Points Analysis

Utah's solar market faces big pains now. We used web searches for fresh data. 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 wanted 30.6% over two years, then dropped to 18.1% in 2024 filings. The commission denied more in July 2025, calling big asks "offensive." Rates could go from 10.96 to 12.94 cents per kWh by February 2025. Highland families pay extra $20-30 a month due to fuel costs.
ITC Deadline Stress: The 30% solar tax credit ends December 31, 2025. This could spike prices 50% and hurt growth. Utah has 3,498 MW solar capacity, ranking 16th nationally. Folks in Springville worry about tight deadlines and missing savings on batteries.
Long Battery Wait Times: Solar battery installs take 2-6 months in Utah for 2025. Supply issues add 4-6 weeks, especially in peak seasons. Highland residents can't get quick setups amid high demand.
High Competitor Prices: Average solar system costs $2.61 per watt in Utah, about $13,074 for 5 kW. SolarEdge batteries run $7,000-$10,000 for 10 kWh. Other companies like ES Solar offer similar at higher marks. Salem homeowners pay double without deals.
Frequent Blackouts: Utah County saw over 19,000 lose power in a 2024 June event. Wildfire risks caused more cuts, up from zero in 2023. Without batteries, homes in Santaquin go dark often.
Net Metering Changes: Rocky Mountain Power credits excess solar at lower rates. Time-based pricing shifts use to off-peak, but updates could cut savings more. Highland users feel the pinch with rising base fees.
Solar Company Risks: Post-ITC, 300,000 U.S. solar jobs are at risk. Many Utah firms may close or hike prices. Payson families fear bad warranties from unstable companies.

These pains make solar hard. But fixes exist.

Solution Section

Good news! Ask Solar Mike solves these pains. As your Tesla Preferred Installer in Utah County, our Instant Tax Rebate Program helps. We cut 30% off your price upfront. No tax wait. We take all risks.

See the value: Others charge $25,000 for a Powerwall 3. We do it for $12,000. With Wattsmart rebate for Rocky Mountain Power in Highland? Drop to $10,000. That's huge savings!

Hurry—the ITC ends soon. Our Tesla partnership proves quality. Get ahead of the 50% battery surge.

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