Santaquin UT homeowner Q&A comparing Tesla Powerwall vs EG4 with Ask Solar Mike, securing safe batteries before 2026 ITC risks and solar failures.

Santaquin Q&A: Powerwall vs EG4 Risks 2026

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November 20, 2025•3 min read

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Compare Batteries Before ITC Ends—Safe, Affordable Picks to Dodge Failures and Hikes

Introduction

Utah's solar rush is on. Homeowner interest jumped 205% in July 2025 due to the ITC deadline. But power bills rise too. Rocky Mountain Power's 4.7% hike adds $4.31 monthly to average homes. Over 100 solar firms failed in 2024-2025. Which battery—Powerwall or EG4—wins for your Santaquin home?

Pain Points Analysis

Utah's solar market faces big trouble. Fresh data shows sharp drops. US solar installs fell 7% year-over-year to 10.8 GWdc in Q1 2025, per SEIA. Q2 2025 was down 24% from Q2 2024. Utah sees a 30% market contraction from high interest rates. The ITC expires December 31, 2025, with no extensions—this sparked a 205% jump in homeowner interest in July 2025, per EnergySage, but 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% or $4.31 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 failure, 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 delays up to six months.
Rate Hikes Add Costs: Rocky Mountain Power's 4.7% increase adds $4.31 monthly. Rates jump from 10.96 to 12.94 cents per kWh in February 2025. Utah's demand grows, making bills worse.
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

You can find safe answers. Ask Solar Mike's Instant Tax Rebate Program solves these pains. As a Tesla Preferred Installer, we compare Powerwall 3 (high output, seamless ties) vs. EG4 ESS (scalable, affordable) for Santaquin homes.

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

Value: Powerwall at $12,000 installed vs. $24k-$26k elsewhere. Rocky Mountain Power rebate? Drops to $10,000. EG4 starts lower for big savings. No future jumps—our structure stays stable.

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

Vet companies: Do they need ITC? Only Ask Solar Mike is immune.

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