Energetic Santaquin community surging with solar panels and Tesla Powerwall batteries, riding 30% rebates through Utah's 2026 market waves and rate climbs.

Santaquin Solar Surge: Ride 30% Rebates Through Market Waves

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January 06, 2026•2 min read

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Surge Through Santaquin Market Waves with Ask Solar Mike's Instant Savings – Affordable Independence Amid Post-ITC Rate Climbs

Did you know Rocky Mountain Power hiked rates 18.1% in 2025, with more jumps to 28% by mid-2026? This adds $4 to $24 to monthly bills. What if solar helped you surge ahead?

Pain Points in the Utah Solar Market

Utah's solar market faces rough waves in 2026. We checked fresh data. Here are seven key pains for Santaquin families.

Big Rate Hikes: Rocky Mountain Power got an 18.1% jump in 2025 after proposing 30.5%. A new 4.48% hike starts January 2026 for wildfire costs. Bills rise $4.31 to $14.28 a month. Santaquin folks worry about extra pays for summer AC.
Solar Prices Jump Post-ITC: The 30% federal credit ended January 1, 2026. Systems now cost 50-100% more without it. Average setups hit $31,552 for 11.81 kW at $2.58-3.02 per watt. Payback stretches 43% longer. Families feel solar is too pricey now.
Long Battery Waits: Tesla Powerwall waits are 9-10 weeks in Utah. Full installs take 2-6 months with high demand and permits. In Santaquin, this leaves homes without fast backup for storms.
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, hurting budgets.
Market Growth Drops: Utah solar installs drop 18-30% post-ITC. Bottlenecks from new rules slow projects. With 3,110 MW total, fewer options push prices up for all.
More Blackouts and Peak Fees: Weather ups outage risks. Peak rates add extra charges. Without storage, Santaquin homes go dark and bills climb.
Affordability Fears Rise: No ITC means upfront costs soar. Families worry about higher prices without credits. Many skip solar and face rising utility fees.