Salem Solar Secure: 30% Discounts to Secure Stable Power Costs

January 05, 2026•2 min read

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Did you know Rocky Mountain Power plans hikes up to 28% by mid-2026? This adds $4 to $24 to monthly bills. What if solar secured your costs?

Utah's solar market faces big issues in 2026. We checked fresh data. Here are seven key pains for Salem families.

Big Rate Hikes: Rocky Mountain Power got a 4.7% jump in 2025. They want 28% more by mid-2026. Bills rise $4.31 to $14.28 a month for homes. Salem folks worry about extra costs for lights and heat.
Solar Prices Jump Post-ITC: The 30% federal credit ends January 1, 2026. Payback times stretch 43% longer. Systems cost 50-100% more without it. An average setup hits $31,552. Families feel solar is too pricey now.
Long Battery Waits: Tesla Powerwall waits hit 9-10 weeks in Utah. Full installs take 2-6 months with demand and permits. In Salem, this means no quick backup for blackouts.
High Competitor Costs: Other firms charge $2.58-3.02 per watt for panels. Powerwall setups run $11,500-$17,000. Full systems? $11,025 to $24,255. Folks pay more elsewhere, like in nearby areas without deals.
Market Bottlenecks Slow Things: Utah solar growth drops 18-30% post-ITC. New rules limit projects. Bottlenecks from policies hurt new solar. Fewer options mean higher prices for all.
More Blackouts and Peak Fees: Weather ups outage risks. Peak rates add extra charges. Without storage, Salem homes go dark and bills climb.
Affordability Slips: No ITC means upfront costs soar. Families worry about higher prices without credits. Many skip solar and face rising utility fees.