How much will it cost me?

When financed through SMUD, solar water heating costs a little bit more than what you already pay SMUD for electric water heating. If you choose to go solar, you will have a net monthly payment of $4.39-$10.15. However, there is a $1,408-$1,558 federal tax credit to offset those payments, and you will see a net savings of $1,286-$1,505 in the first year. For the following 1-3 years you will pay SMUD a little bit extra, but your cash flow will always remain positive and it will never fall below $1,131-$1,495. In ten years, you will see $1,975-$3,281 of accumulated net savings.

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How much money will I save?

SMUD savings range from $474-$561 the first year, and as energy prices climb sky high you will see your savings multiply. For the past 25 years, SMUD rates have inflated at an average of 6% a year, and wise consumers want to take action to avoid soaring prices. When you decide to invest in a Skyline solar water, the value of your investment will grow with every SMUD rate hike, and in ten years your annual savings will snowball to $948-$1,185.
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What happens to my the value of my home?

There are two in depth studies exploring the connection between energy efficiency and property values, “Evidence of Rational Market Valuations for Home Energy Efficiency” and “More Evidence of Rational Market Values for Home Energy Efficiency”. The studies were published by the Appraisal Journal, funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and conducted by an independent, third party research organization.

The studies say that for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills, property value will increase by at least $10. Therefore, if you decide to buy a Skyline solar water heater, you will see your property appreciate by about $5,612-$7,015 in the first year, and the best part is that the property appreciation will grow as energy costs shoot through the roof. In the tenth year, your property will have appreciated by about $9,482-$11,853.

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What is the Return on Investment (ROI)?

Your solar water heater will deliver a phenomenal return on investment with absolutely no risk involved. In ten years your investment will yield a 168-201% ROI, and the average annual ROI is 16%-20%. These returns are truly remarkable, and what’s more, the income generated is 100% tax-free.
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What does is it look like?

We feel that Skyline solar water heaters are the most beautiful systems in the world, and they are a wonderful addition to any home. They have a low profile and long, sleek design that creates a graceful skylight appearance, and they are available in color to blend with almost any roof.

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How reliable is it?

Made in Sacramento with only the finest quality materials, Skyline solar water heaters are extremely reliable and you will enjoy the peace of mind that your system will deliver dependable service to your family. Our systems are proven to be trustworty and they are third party certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) and the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC). We are a licensed, bonded, and insured SMUD approved C-46 solar contractor and we take great pride in the excellence of our workmanship. We steadfastly stand behind our products and your investment is fully guaranteed by our 10 year factory warranty.

How does it work?

Skyline solar water heaters are incredibly simple and dependable. Propylene Glycol (antifreeze) is circulated through solar collectors on your roof where heat is gathered from the sun. The heated glycol flows to a special tank with an internal heat exchanger that transfers the heat to your household water. A small solar electric panel powers the system and regulates its operation, so it is completely automated and self sufficient. The system will automatically operate when there is solar energy available and the tank stores the heated water for future use and serves as a backup water heater when required.
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How long have you been in business?

Solar Roofs was founded in 1997 and we have recently celebrated our tenth anniversary. The owner and founder of the company, Al C. Rich has been actively involved in the solar water heating industry since 1979.

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How do we get started?

The first step is to talk to a Solar Energy Consultant to get a feel for the SMUD program and see if solar water heating is right for you.

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