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New Roof After Hurricane Milton? Here’s Why Now’s a Great Time to Install Solar

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Hurricane Milton left its mark. High winds, pounding rain, and the unmistakable sound of shingles peeling off rooftops across Tampa. If your home needs a new roof, there’s a silver lining to all the chaos—right now is the perfect time to go solar.

New Roof and Solar—A Power Move

Most homeowners don’t realize this, but your roof and solar panels go hand in hand. Installing panels on a brand-new roof? That’s a smart investment move. Why? Because you won’t have to worry about removing and reinstalling solar panels when it’s time for a future roof replacement. Put simply, you save money and hassle down the road.

If your roof is getting replaced anyway, adding solar now means one seamless project, one crew, and one major upgrade to your home’s value.

Financial Incentives? Tampa Homeowners, Take Note

Here’s where it gets even better: there are serious financial perks to installing solar in Florida right now.

  • Federal Solar Tax Credit: The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) lets you deduct 30% of your solar installation costs from your federal taxes.
  • Florida Property Tax Exemption: Solar panels won’t increase your property taxes, even though they boost home value.
  • Sales Tax Exemption: You’ll pay zero sales tax on your solar system.
  • Net Metering Benefits: Excess energy your system generates? It goes back into the grid, lowering your electric bill.

Hurricane-Resilient Power

Florida weather is unpredictable, but here’s what we do know: hurricanes mean power outages. Solar panels with a battery backup system keep your home powered even when the grid goes down. That means lights stay on, refrigerators keep running, phones stay charged—life goes on uninterrupted. There’s no scrambling for gas generators. You aren’t left sitting in the dark.

Lock in Energy Savings NOW

With utility costs rising, locking in lower energy bills with solar just makes sense. Pairing solar with your new roof means maximum efficiency from day one. You’re setting your home up for decades of lower energy costs—and more independence from the grid.

Make the Smart Move With Tampa Bay’s Preferred Solar Partner

If Hurricane Milton left you needing a new roof, take this as an opportunity. Go solar now! You’ll save money, take advantage of tax incentives, and protect your home from future outages. Solar Bear of Tampa is here to help! Get in touch today at (727) 471-7442, and let’s turn this setback into an upgrade.