# Solar + Storage: Your Defense Against Rising Energy Costs

By Mark Stout · Published 2025-10-21 · Updated 2026-04-03 · Energy on MarketScale
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> Homeowners should consider their energy security as utility rates are increasing about 5% annually, outpacing inflation, and grid demand is rising due to AI data centers. There is a time-sensitive incentive to act, as federal tax credits for owning a solar system require the project to be completed by December 31st of this…

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- Homeowners should consider their energy security as utility rates are increasing about 5% annually, outpacing inflation, and grid demand is rising due to AI data centers.
- There is a time-sensitive incentive to act, as federal tax credits for owning a solar system require the project to be completed by December 31st of this…

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 Homeowners should consider their energy security as utility rates are increasing about 5% annually, outpacing inflation, and grid demand is rising due to AI data centers. There is a time-sensitive incentive to act, as federal tax credits for owning a solar system require the project to be completed by December 31st of this year. For those who choose to lease a system or use a power purchase agreement, the installation deadline extends to the end of 2027. In many areas, particularly states like California and Hawaii, it now also makes financial sense to add a battery backup, which offers protection from blackouts and may provide utility discounts.

Tags: AI data centers, Energy, energy security, Solar, solar system, storage, tax credits

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