Going solar in Southern California has never made more sense than it does today. The region is home to some of the most expensive electricity in the country and as a local solar installer in Orange County for the past 10 years, Barnes Solar has watched the price of electricity rise consistently. The good news is that rising electricity prices and the onset of appealing solar energy financing options make investing in solar energy incredibly appealing. Solar energy isn’t right for every home or building, but if you own a property and are using even an average amount of electricity, a solar energy system could pay for itself in five years or less just from using money saved on on your utility bill. Did we mention that SoCal happens to get a lot of sunlight and that you are doing a service to the environment by adding solar panels to your home? Save Energy…and Money An average solar energy system lasts more than 30 years but pays for itself in less than 7 years. Solar energy provides a fixed cost of electricity that can reduce or even eliminate your monthly electricity bill and solar energy financing means you can do so without putting any money down upfront. Tax Incentives The fede