Residential

There are economic, societal, and personal reasons why a homeowner might choose to install a solar PV system:

• Electric utility rates have increased dramatically. Solar PV provides a hedge against future price increases
• Solar PV is a good long-term investment with a solid rate of return
• Improve the resale value of your property
• Eliminate your electric bill and achieve a "Net-Zero Energy" home retrofit
• Reduce your individual carbon footprint by generating clean energy
• Eliminate or offset the pollutants generated by traditional power generating facilities such as coal and nuclear power plants
• Renewable technologies help stimulate the American economy and create good jobs
• Capitalize on generous federal, state, and local incentives designed to encourage increased deployment of renewable energy sources

Whatever your motivation might be, we spend the time to understand your goals and objectives so that we can design a solar PV solution that will help you reach them. Kenergy Solar will help you understand how you can lower your utility cost while making a positive social and environmental investment.

How does solar effect resale value of my home?

Home Improvement Type	Investment Amount / Net System Cost	Increase in Retail Value	% Return
4.6 kW Solar PV System, Maryland *	$14,859	$17,210	116%
Deck Addition	$15,277	$11,260	74%
Bathroom Remodel	$15,899	$11,857	75%
Window Replacement	$13,479	$10,913	81%
Major Kitchen Remodel	$56,611	$43,030	76%
Minor Kitchen Remodel	$21,246	$16,881	80%

* 4.6 kW system cost less MD grant, Federal Tax Credit, County Tax Credit, SREC Buyout
  Analysis based on Remodeling Online's 2008-2009 survey

2009 Regional Electricity Rate Increases (cents / kWh)

State	2009	2008	% Increase
Delaware	13.19	12.6	4.7%
District of Columbia	12.8	10.67	20.0%
Maryland	14.78	12.8	15.5%
Virginia	10.19	8.47	20.3%