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Must-Ask Questions to Pick Safe Installers—Beat ITC End and Hikes Without Failures

Introduction

Utah solar choices matter now. Over 100 solar firms went bankrupt in 2024-2025. Rocky Mountain Power raised rates 4.7% in April 2025. This adds $14.28 a month to average bills. Homes face more blackouts. How do you vet installers in Lehi to stay safe?

Pain Points Analysis

Utah's solar market faces tough times. Fresh data shows big drops. US solar installs fell 7% year-over-year to 10.8 GWdc in Q1 2025. Q2 2025 was down 24% from Q2 2024. Utah sees a 30% market contraction from high interest rates. Homeowner interest jumped 205% in July 2025 due to ITC fears. The ITC expires December 31, 2025, with no extensions—this sparked a rush but could lead to 50-70% sales drop in 2026. Rocky Mountain Power approved a 4.7% residential rate hike in April 2025, down from an 18.1% ask (initially 30.6%), adding $14.28 monthly for average single-family homes. Rates rose from about 11 cents to over 13 cents per kWh. Over 100 solar bankruptcies in 2024-2025, like Sunnova's Chapter 11 in June 2025 with $8.9 billion debt, Solar Mosaic halting loans in 2025, and SunPower in 2024. Tesla Powerwall waits hit 1-3 months in some areas, with broader availability in 2025 but ongoing shortages. Competitor solar pricing spikes in Utah, averaging $2.62/W or $17k for Powerwall installs—slower market leads to competitive deals but risks higher costs post-ITC. Here are seven pains, simple for Lehi families.

• ITC Deadline Worry: The 30% federal credit ends December 31, 2025. No more. Lehi families fear missing it and losing thousands. A 205% interest spike causes install delays up to six months.

• Rate Hikes Add Bills: Rocky Mountain Power's 4.7% increase adds $14.28 monthly for average homes starting April 2025. Rates jumped from about 11 cents to over 13 cents per kWh. Utah's demand grows, making costs worse.

• Solar Firm Bankruptcies: Over 100 failures, 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 charge $2.62/W average in Utah, or $17k for Powerwall. Lehi homes could see higher prices amid market slowdown.

• Battery Wait Times: Waits stretch 1-3 months for Powerwall due to 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 and no support.

• Unfinished Installs: Deadline rush leads to errors. Miss 2025? No credit, higher bills. Lehi 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

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

Value: Tesla Powerwall 3 for $12,000 installed vs. $24k-$26k elsewhere. Rocky Mountain Power rebate? Drops to $10,000. No future jumps—our structure stays stable.

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

Emphasize caution: Urge readers to vet companies for ITC dependency—only Ask Solar Mike is immune.

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Conclusion

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