You Were Already Going to Spend This Money. Let's Make It Work Harder.
Most homeowners planning a new patio, pergola, or carport are already budgeting for the project — it's just a question of when. What most don't realize is that the way you build it can unlock incentive programs that lower your out-of-pocket cost significantly, especially when it's paired with solar.
Here's the simple version:
Build the structure you already wanted — a custom patio, pergola, or carport.
Add solar to it, and the combined project can qualify for current incentive programs — even though the old residential solar tax credit has expired.
Get cash back after installation — not a tax credit you have to wait until next spring to claim. No tax liability required, no filing paperwork, no guessing whether you'll qualify based on your income.
Start with 6 months of no payments, so the solar can start offsetting your power bill before your first payment is even due.
The result: a backyard upgrade that pays for itself faster than you'd expect, financed in a way that doesn't depend on the tax credits that used to make solar a no-brainer.