Santaquin Guide: Incentives Risks 2026 ITC
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Navigate Rebates Before Credits Vanish—Safe Strategies to Dodge Hikes and Failures
Introduction
Utah's solar incentives are fading fast. Homeowner interest spiked 205% in July 2025 due to the looming ITC deadline. But power bills climb. Rocky Mountain Power's 18.1% rate hike starts February 2025, adding up to $14.28 monthly. Santaquin homes face more blackouts. Over 100 solar firms failed in 2024-2025. How can you guide your incentives before risks hit?
Pain Points Analysis
Utah's solar market drops sharply. Fresh data shows 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 a 30% market contraction due to high interest rates. Homeowner interest jumped 205% in July 2025 from ITC fears, per EnergySage. The ITC expires December 31, 2025, with no extensions—this could cut clean energy 57-72% over a decade. Utah's RESTC ends for new systems too. Rocky Mountain Power's rate hike, lowered from 30.6% proposed to 18.1%, adds 4.7% phased or $4.31-$14.28 monthly to average bills starting February 2025. Rates rise from 10.96 to 12.94 cents per kWh. Over 100 solar bankruptcies in 2024-2025, like Sunnova's Chapter 11 in June 2025 with $8.9 billion debt, SunPower's collapse, and Solar Mosaic halting loans. Battery waits hit 2-6 months from rush. Competitor prices spike without incentives, with Powerwall installs averaging $17k. Here are seven pains, simple for Santaquin families.
ITC Deadline Stress: The 30% federal credit ends December 31, 2025. No more help. Santaquin families worry about missing it and losing thousands. A 205% interest spike causes install delays up to six months.
Rate Hikes Hurt Bills: Rocky Mountain Power's 18.1% increase adds $4.31-$14.28 monthly starting February 2025. Rates jump from 10.96 to 12.94 cents per kWh. Utah's demand surges, worsening costs.
Solar Firm Bankruptcies: Over 100 failures in 2024-2025, 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 hike quotes amid 30% market drop. Santaquin homes could pay double for batteries.
Battery Wait Times: Waits stretch 2-6 months due to high 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.
Unfinished Installs: Deadline rush leads to errors. Miss 2025? No credit, higher bills. Santaquin 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
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Conclusion
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