Your utility bill is one of the more reliable expenses that comes with home ownership, though the recent price spike illustrated that this cost is not always predictable. Finally solar technology has reached the point where that expense can be eliminated. The benefits of using solar for your home energy go beyond simply being green and eco-friendly- The average home saves around $2,000 a year in electricity costs. Your property gains the equity value of your total system, including all incentives. This equity boost is completely Tax Free. Insulation from Utility price fluctuations- 1 KwH is the combined charges of supply and demand. If you produce all of your KwH with solar, you are protected from unexpected increases.