Solar Loans vs Cash Purchases: Which Makes Sense?

If you're looking into a solar panel system for your home or building, how you'll be covering the costs is naturally one of the most important topics to consider. Two of the most common solar financing options are solar loans and all-cash purchases - which is right for you? At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we're […]

Among a few key topics that typically come up when installing solar panels for a home or building, monthly costs are naturally common and important. If you're planning to finance your solar panel system and pay it off over a period of years, how will this financing impact your monthly costs? At Intermountain Wind & […]

For a long time, buying solar power in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming meant navigating and filing for the Federal Solar Tax Credit. But as the industry evolves and the Federal Solar Tax Credit officially ended for residential owners, older models don't always offer the best value for homeowners anymore. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’ve […]

With time running out for business owners to take advantage of the expiring 30% solar federal tax credits, the pressure is on. Under the 2025 "One Big Beautiful Bill," businesses must begin construction by July 4, 2026, to lock in those traditional federal incentives. Because "beginning construction" now requires documented physical work and complex compliance, […]

Energy costs have been rising quickly around most of the country in the last few years, and homeowners are regularly looking for ways to limit these costs without sacrificing comfort. Solar panels are a top example of such an approach, helping homeowners lower their energy costs while also contributing to a more sustainable, eco-friendly world. […]

Recently in this space, we discussed the likelihood of changes to government programs that would result in the end of the 30% federal solar tax credit at the end of 2025. Those changes appear to be confirmed; what is expected in terms of the general timeline here, and what should you be thinking about if […]

There are a few major reasons why more and more people are installing solar power setups in their homes today, and one that's always high on this list is the need to stay powered even when the electrical grid is down. For the most effective possible setup here, you need both solar panels themselves and […]

While you might be most familiar with the presence of solar panels on residential homes, they are not limited to this setting by any means. Solar power setups can also be created on various commercial buildings - is adopting solar energy the right approach for your business? At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we're proud to […]

As electric vehicles have become more common across the last several years, so has the increase in EV charging stations - including at home. Home EV chargers are becoming increasingly popular, particularly among homeowners who already own an existing solar panel system; what does the future hold here? At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we're here […]

Cost savings is naturally a regular topic when it comes to your home's energy use, and users of solar energy systems can experience a few different benefits here. One great example is the use of a solar battery backup, which can save you money in a few specific ways. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we're […]