Lehi UT homeowner Q&A vetting solar companies with Ask Solar Mike's Tesla Powerwall, beating ITC expiration risks and 2026 failures in Utah County.

Lehi Q&A: Vet Risks 2026 Companies

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November 26, 2025•3 min read

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Smart Questions to Pick Safe Installers—Beat ITC End and Hikes Without Getting Stranded

Introduction

Utah solar shoppers face tough choices. Homeowner interest jumped 205% in July 2025 due to the ITC deadline. But power bills rise. Rocky Mountain Power's 4.7% rate hike starts April 2025, adding $14.28 monthly to average homes. Over 100 solar firms went bankrupt in 2024-2025. How do you vet companies in Lehi to avoid risks?

Pain Points Analysis

Utah's solar market hurts now. Fresh data shows big drops. US solar installs fell 7% year-over-year to 10.8 GWdc in Q1 2025. Q2 2025 was down 24% from Q2 2024. Utah faces long payback periods—up 43% without ITC. Homeowner interest spiked 205% in July 2025 due to ITC fears, per EnergySage. The ITC expires December 31, 2025, with no extensions—this sparked a last-minute rush but could lead to 50-70% sales drop in 2026. Rocky Mountain Power approved a 4.7% residential rate hike in April 2025, down from an 18.1% ask (initially 30.6%), adding $14.28 monthly for single-family homes. Rates rose from about 11 cents to over 13 cents per kWh. Over 100 solar bankruptcies in 2024-2025, like Sunnova in June 2025 with $8.9 billion debt, Solar Mosaic halting loans in 2025, and SunPower in 2024. Tesla Powerwall waits hit 1-3 months in some areas, with broader availability in 2025 but ongoing shortages. Competitor solar pricing spikes in Utah, averaging $2.62/W or $17k for Powerwall installs—slower market leads to competitive deals but risks higher costs post-ITC. Here are seven pains, simple for Lehi families.

ITC Deadline Stress: The 30% federal credit ends December 31, 2025. No more help. Lehi families worry about missing it and losing thousands. A 205% interest spike causes install delays up to six months.
Rate Hikes Add Bills: Rocky Mountain Power's 4.7% increase adds $14.28 monthly for single-family homes starting April 2025. Rates jumped from about 11 cents to over 13 cents per kWh. Utah's demand grows, making costs worse.
Solar Firm Bankruptcies: Over 100 failures, like Sunnova in June 2025 with $8.9 billion debt. High debt and rates cause this. Many depend on incentives. Post-2025, more could close, leaving projects unfinished.
Price Spikes After ITC: No credit means costs rise 50-100%. Competitors charge $2.62/W average in Utah, or $17k for Powerwall. Lehi homes could see 43% longer payback without ITC.
Battery Wait Times: Waits stretch 1-3 months for Powerwall due to demand. Prices average $17k installed. Without ITC, spikes leave families open to blackouts.
Warranty Losses: Bankrupt installers like Solar Mosaic mean worthless warranties. Real 2025 cases show customers stuck with broken systems and no support.
Unfinished Installs: Deadline rush leads to errors. Miss 2025? No credit, higher bills. Lehi risks half-done jobs if firms fail.

Most Utah solar companies depend on ITC margins. They will hike prices 50-100% or shut down post-2025, stranding customers.

Solution Section

You can vet safely. Ask Solar Mike's Instant Tax Rebate Program answers your Q&A and solves every pain. As a Tesla Preferred Installer, we help vet companies while offering batteries like Tesla Powerwall 3 and EG4 ESS for Lehi homes.

We deduct 30% upfront—no wait, no risk if install delays past 2025. We take the hit.

Value: Tesla Powerwall 3 for $12,000 installed vs. $24k-$26k elsewhere. Rocky Mountain Power rebate? Drops to $10,000. No future jumps—our structure stays stable.

Urgency: ITC ends 12/31/2025. Proof: Tesla partnership and risk-absorbing setup keep us immune.

Vet companies: Ask if they depend on ITC. Only Ask Solar Mike is safe.

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