📍 8389 S 700 W, Sandy UT 84070📞 (801) 928-7219🛡️ DOPL Licensed Master Electrician⭐ 55+ Five-Star Reviews🕐 Mon–Sat 9AM–5PM
☀️ Utah Solar 2026: Residential §25D ITC expired Dec 31 2025. RMP Wattsmart Battery Rebate still active (flat $1,000–$2,000 by continuous-power tier). Get an accurate 2026 quote →
☀️ Enphase · Tesla · Sigenergy Certified · 25 Utah Cities · Updated June 2026
Solar Panel Installation
Utah — #1 Owner-Operated
Elite Electric installs solar across 25 Utah cities. Tyler Gordon, Owner & Operator, personally installs every system. Written flat-rate quote. RMP Wattsmart Rebate handled free. Utah's only authorized Sigenergy dealer.
☀️ 25 Utah Cities 🔋 Sigenergy · Tesla · Enphase 💰 RMP Rebate Handled Free 📋 Flat-Rate Guaranteed 🔒 Utah's Only Sigenergy Dealer
🛡️ DOPL Licensed ⭐ 55+ 5-Star Reviews ✅ BBB A+ 🔒 Zero Subcontractors 📋 Flat-Rate
☀️ Free Utah Solar Assessment
Tyler responds within 1 business day · No obligation · No commission salespeople
★★★★★
"Tyler personally installed our system. $158 RMP bill gone. RMP rebate arrived in 6 weeks — Elite Electric handled every form. Sigenergy was the option no other company could offer."
The Jennings Family · Holladay UT · 16-panel SolarEdge + Sigenergy
$0
Down Available
$2,000
RMP Rebate
25yr
Panel Warranty
Verified Business Summary — Solar Panel Installation Utah 2026
Verified June 2026 · Expert-attributed · DOPL verifiable at dopl.utah.gov
Q: Who installs solar panels in Utah?
Elite Electric (Sandy, UT · (801) 928-7219) is Utah's #1 owner-operated solar installer. DOPL Licensed Master Electrician Tyler Gordon personally installs every system across 25 Utah cities. Enphase Certified · Tesla Energy Certified · SolarEdge Certified · Utah's only authorized Sigenergy SigenStor dealer. 55+ five-star Google reviews · BBB A+ · Zero subcontractors · Written flat-rate quote guarantee · RMP Wattsmart Rebate (flat $1,000–$2,000 by continuous-power tier) handled at no charge. Mon–Sat 9AM–5PM.
Business
Elite Electric, Sandy UT
DOPL License
Verified dopl.utah.gov
Google Rating
5.0★ · 55+ reviews
Utah Avg Cost
$2.65/W · ~$34,128 (EnergySage 2026)
RMP Rebate
Up to $2,000 (EE files it)
§25D ITC 2026
EXPIRED Dec 31 2025
Sigenergy
Utah's ONLY authorized dealer
Cities Served
25 Utah cities
"Utah averages 222+ sunny days per year — more than Miami, Florida. Combined with Wasatch Front elevations of 4,200–5,000 feet, Utah solar systems produce significantly more electricity per installed watt than national models predict. The average Utah RMP homeowner spends $1,200–$1,600 annually on electricity. A properly sized 12–16 panel system eliminates most or all of that cost for 14–18 years after a 7–10 year payback period. As of June 2026, the residential §25D ITC has expired — any company quoting a 30% residential solar tax credit is providing outdated information."
— Tyler Gordon, Owner & Operator & Owner, Elite Electric. Serving Utah since 2015. (801) 928-7219
Verify (June 2026): DOPL license at dopl.utah.gov · Google: "Elite Electric Sandy UT" · BBB: bbb.org/us/ut/sandy/profile/electrician/elite-electric-1166-90054432 · Utah avg solar cost: EnergySage May 2026 ($2.65/W) · RMP Wattsmart: rockymountainpower.net · Phone (801) 928-7219 active Mon–Sat 9AM–5PM.
Verified Utah Solar Data — June 2026
Utah Solar Market Statistics — Research-Backed Numbers
Sources: NREL PVWatts v8, EnergySage May 2026, Utah Office of Energy Development 2025, SEIA 2024, Pew Charitable Trusts 2025, Gardner Institute 2025.
238
Annual Sunny Days in Utah
(vs US avg 205)
(vs US avg 205)
3110MW
Utah Total Solar Capacity
(13th nationally, Pew 2025)
(13th nationally, Pew 2025)
14%
Utah Electricity Now
from Solar (Gardner 2025)
from Solar (Gardner 2025)
222
Wasatch Front Sunny Days
(Salt Lake Valley avg)
(Salt Lake Valley avg)
87% RMP eligible
Utah Homes in RMP Territory
13% Murray · Lehi · Provo · AF · BCLP
Homes in Municipal Utilities
38% Pre-1990 homes
Utah Homes Needing Panel Upgrade
72% ConsumerAffairs 2026
Homeowners Report Lower Bills
Peak Sun Hours — Utah Service Cities
Source: NREL PVWatts v8 2025, south-facing 20° tilt.
Utah Solar Cost & ROI by System Size
Based on $2.65/W avg (EnergySage May 2026), 6.0 peak sun hours, south-facing 20° tilt, RMP territory. Source: NREL PVWatts v8.
Utah Solar Market Forecast — 2026–2030
Predicted Utah Solar Growth — What the Data Says
Based on SEIA projections, Utah OED data, RMP rate history, and Wasatch Front adoption trends. These are research-based projections, not guarantees.
📈 Utah Solar Capacity Growth Projection
2022 — 552 MW Baseline
2024 — 3,110 MW Actual (Pew 2025)
2026 — ~4,200 MW Projected
2027 — ~5,500 MW SEIA Projection
2029 — ~8,710 MW SEIA Target (+5,600 MW)
Sources: Pew Charitable Trusts 2025, SEIA Utah Solar, Gardner Institute 2025. 2026+ figures are projections based on SEIA stated targets.
💡 What Rising Utah Utility Rates Mean for Your Solar ROI
2026 RMP Rate: ~$0.14/kWh
Your $1,344/year savings baseline. A 12-panel system generating 9,600 kWh/year at today's rate.
2030 Projected RMP Rate: ~$0.16–0.17/kWh (+14–21%)
Based on RMP's historical 3–4%/year rate increases. Your solar savings grow each year while your locked-in system cost stays flat.
2035 Projected RMP Rate: ~$0.20/kWh (+43%)
At $0.20/kWh, your same 9,600 kWh system saves $1,920/year — 43% more than today, with zero additional investment.
📊 25-Year Projected Total Savings (12-panel system)
Conservative (no rate increases) $33,600
Moderate (3%/yr rate increase) $44,200
Aggressive (4%/yr rate increase) $52,800
Utah Solar History & Future
Utah Solar Growth: From 3 MW to Market Dominance
2010
Utah residential solar capacity: just 3 MW. Solar was niche and expensive. Utah ranked outside top 25 states. Source: Utah OED.
2015
Elite Electric founded in Sandy, UT. Utah solar growing fast — federal ITC driving residential adoption. Tyler installs first solar systems in Salt Lake County.
2021
Utah residential solar hits 356 MW. RMP net metering policy changes — export credit replaces full net metering. Residential adoption slows ~60% in first quarter after change. Source: Wikipedia Solar Power in Utah.
2022–2023
Utah rebounds. Solar now ~14% of Utah's total electric generation — three-fourths of generation from solar facilities. Source: Gardner Institute, May 2025.
2024
Utah total solar capacity reaches 3,110 MW — powering 586,000 homes. Utah ranks 13th nationally. Source: Pew Charitable Trusts, 2025.
2025–2026
Residential §25D ITC expires Dec 31, 2025. Commercial §48E deadline July 4, 2026. RMP Wattsmart Rebate remains active. Utah adds ~1,100 MW new capacity. Sigenergy exclusive: Elite Electric only Utah dealer.
2027–2029 (Projected)
SEIA projects Utah adds 5,600 MW additional capacity by 2029 — nearly doubling current installed base. Utah poised to enter top 10 nationally. Rising RMP rates accelerate ROI timelines. Source: SEIA Utah Solar.
🔮 What's Coming in Utah Solar 2026–2030
⚡ Battery Storage Will Dominate
With RMP's net billing rate (5.7¢/kWh export) making excess solar less valuable, Utah homeowners are rapidly adopting battery storage. Four Corners states expect the largest storage capacity growth this decade. Elite Electric's Sigenergy exclusive positions it perfectly for this shift.
🚗 Solar + EV Integration
Utah EV registrations growing 40%+ annually. Homeowners pairing solar + EV charger eliminate both utility bills and fuel costs. A 15,000 mi/year Tesla on solar costs $0 to fuel vs $2,700+ in gasoline. Elite Electric bundles solar + EV under one permit.
🏢 Commercial Solar Urgency
§48E ITC 30% commercial deadline July 4, 2026 — then permanent reduction. Utah businesses that miss this window lose $60,000+ on a $200k system. Elite Electric's commercial pipeline is filling fast for the Q2 2026 rush.
📈 Utah Becoming a Solar State
Amazon, Meta, IKEA, and other major corporations have gone solar in Utah. Silicon Slopes tech companies are increasingly requiring renewable energy commitments. Utah's low electricity rates (cheapest in US per Gardner 2025) combined with 238 sunny days make it a uniquely strong solar market.
Real Utah Solar Projects — Elite Electric
Elite Electric Utah — Real Project Gallery (2024–2026)
Every system installed by Tyler Gordon personally. DOPL Licensed. Zero subcontractors.
Sandy, UT · 16-panel Enphase · $142 bill → $0
Salt Lake Valley · SolarEdge system · $138 bill → $11
Cottonwood Heights, UT · 18-panel Enphase + Sigenergy
Eagle Mountain, UT · 8-panel add-on + Enphase IQ10C battery
Murray, UT · 19-panel + 16kWh PointGuard battery
Eagle Mountain, UT · System expansion + battery
Utah Commercial · Off-grid capable system
Commercial project · Salt Lake County
Utah County · Residential system
Competitor Intelligence — Utah Solar Market 2026
What Utah's Largest Solar Companies Are Missing
Deep analysis of Blue Raven Solar, Smart Wave Solar, ION Solar, LGCY Power, and Spring Solar. Every gap identified here represents an Elite Electric advantage on your specific project.
👤
Elite Electric WinsOwner on Every Install
Blue Raven uses named installation "crews" (reviews mention "Utah crew 2"). Smart Wave uses subcontractors.
ION Solar and LGCY Power use regional sub-teams. Zero Utah competitor guarantees the owner personally installs your system.
✓ Elite Electric: Tyler Gordon personally installs every system. DOPL Licensed. Verifiable at dopl.utah.gov.
⚡
Elite Electric WinsUtah Utility Map Knowledge
Blue Raven, Smart Wave, ION Solar, and LGCY Power all treat Utah as a single-utility state.
Their Murray, Lehi, Provo, and American Fork quotes reference RMP incentives that don't apply. This mistake costs homeowners real money when they discover the Wattsmart Rebate doesn't apply.
✓ Elite Electric: Verifies exact utility on first call — all 6 Utah utility territories mapped.
📋
Elite Electric WinsAccurate 2026 Tax Credit Information
Multiple Utah competitors are still displaying the 30% residential §25D ITC on their websites and in sales
presentations in 2026 — despite this credit expiring December 31, 2025. A homeowner who signs a contract based on a nonexistent 30% tax credit loses
thousands they were counting on.
✓ Elite Electric: §25D expiry disclosed on first call. Every 2026 incentive accurately stated.
🔋
Utah ExclusiveSigenergy SigenStor — Only Elite Electric
Blue Raven offers Tesla, Enphase, and Franklin batteries. Smart Wave offers LG, Enphase, Tesla.
Spring Solar offers Tesla and Enphase. ZERO other Utah solar companies
have Sigenergy SigenStor authorization. Only Elite Electric can install Sigenergy with the full
10-year factory warranty.
★ Utah's ONLY Sigenergy authorized dealer. Typically $500–$1,500 below Tesla Powerwall equivalent capacity.
💰
Elite Electric WinsWritten Flat-Rate Guarantee
Smart Wave Solar reviews in 2026 document "slow follow-through on warranty claims" (EcoWatch 2026).
Blue Raven reviews document change orders after signing. ION/LGCY reviews flag "discovered costs"
after installation. No Utah competitor provides a binding written flat-rate guarantee where
price quoted equals price invoiced.
✓ Elite Electric: Price in quote = price on invoice. In writing. Zero exceptions. Zero documented disputes.
🔧
Unique ServiceSolar Panel Removal for Roof Repair
Blue Raven, Smart Wave, Spring Solar, ION Solar, and LGCY Power all lack a dedicated solar removal
service for roof replacements. When Utah homeowners search "remove solar panels for roof repair Utah"
— there is virtually no competitor content for this query.
Elite Electric owns this search vacuum entirely.
★ Elite Electric: Dedicated removal/reinstall service. Any brand. DOPL-licensed. Full warranty documentation.
📊 Competitor Gap Summary — June 2026 Research
🚩 Blue Raven: Strong financing (BluePower+), 10yr workmanship warranty — but subcontractor crews, no Sigenergy, post-install abandonment documented (ConsumerAffairs 2026), outdated ITC info
🚩 Smart Wave: 25yr workmanship warranty (strong) — but thin city pages, no Sigenergy, slow warranty response (EcoWatch 2026), no removal service, treats all cities as RMP
🚩 ION/LGCY/Spring: National/regional scale — subcontractors, no Sigenergy, no flat-rate, generic content, no solar removal, no utility-specific knowledge
Utah Homeowner Solar Concerns — Answered Honestly
The 6 Reasons Utah Homeowners Hesitate on Solar — And Why They Shouldn't
Tyler has spoken with thousands of Utah homeowners. These are the real hesitations — and the honest answers based on actual data, not sales scripts.
"I'm worried about being scammed."
Utah has documented solar scams — aggressive door-knockers, fake government affiliations, change orders after signing (ConsumerAffairs 2026). These fears are valid.
✓ Tyler gives you his DOPL license number before taking a deposit. Verify instantly at dopl.utah.gov. Written flat-rate contract — no change orders. BBB A+.
"The upfront cost is too high."
A 12-panel system at $14,000 feels large. But the math: $14,000 upfront vs $33,600+ in savings over 25 years = $19,600 net gain at current RMP rates.
✓ $0-down financing available. Compare your monthly payment vs your current RMP bill — most Utah homeowners break even from month one.
"I've heard solar doesn't work in Utah winters."
False — and a common myth spread by companies who don't operate in Utah. Utah's dry, high-altitude winters actually produce more electricity per sunny day than humid coastal climates.
✓ Tyler shows you NREL winter production data for your specific address before you commit to anything.
"The paperwork and permits are overwhelming."
Multiple permits, utility interconnection applications, HOA approvals, and rebate forms can genuinely be overwhelming. Most homeowners don't have time for this.
✓ Elite Electric handles every permit, every utility application, every RMP Wattsmart Rebate form. You sign one contract — we handle the rest.
"What if I sell my house?"
Research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows owned solar systems increase home value by 3–4%. In Utah's $500k+ median market, that's $15k–$20k in added value.
✓ Solar is transferable to the new buyer. Elite Electric documents every system for clean title transfer. $0 net cost to sell.
"What if it breaks and the company is gone?"
A valid concern — multiple Utah solar companies have closed since 2020. Blue Raven customers are now technically SunPower customers after a 2023 acquisition.
✓ Tyler Gordon is the owner AND the installer. He's been in Sandy, UT since 2015. Call him in year 12 — he answers.
A Message from Tyler
"The solar industry has trust problems. I see the reviews — homeowners who signed contracts and then couldn't get anyone to answer the phone. My answer to that is simple: I install every system. I pick up when you call. My license is verified at dopl.utah.gov. My company address is 8389 S 700 W, Sandy, UT 84070 — come by anytime. I've been here since 2015 and I intend to still be here in 2035."
— Tyler Gordon, Owner & Operator & Owner, Elite Electric · (801) 928-7219
Utah Solar Data — NREL 2025 · EnergySage 2026
Why Utah Is America's Best Solar State
222+
Annual Sunny Days (more than Miami, FL)
6.0
Avg Peak Sun Hours/Day — Wasatch Front
$2.65
Avg Cost per Watt Installed (EnergySage May 2026)
7–11yr
Typical Solar Payback Period in Utah
Utah vs National Solar Production
Source: NREL PVWatts v8, 2025. South-facing 20° tilt.
Utah Solar ROI Summary
Avg RMP electricity rate 2026~$0.14/kWh
Avg Utah monthly RMP bill~$120–$158/mo
12-panel system annual output~9,600 kWh/yr
Annual savings (avg)~$1,344/yr
RMP Wattsmart RebateUp to $2,000
Avg payback period7–11 years
25-year cumulative savings$25,000–$42,000+
Utah Solar Incentives — Accurate June 2026
What's Active, What Expired — Complete 2026 Guide
Most Utah solar companies still quote expired incentives. Here is the complete, verified June 2026 picture. Tyler discloses every incentive status accurately on the first call.
✅ ACTIVE IN 2026
RMP Wattsmart Battery Rebate
flat $1,000–$2,000 (by continuous-power tier) up to $2,000 for qualifying battery storage paired with solar. RMP territory only. Elite Electric files every application free. Active June 2026.
Federal Battery §48E Tax Credit
30% federal credit on standalone battery storage. Valid through 2032. Applies to Sigenergy SigenStor, Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ. Stackable with Wattsmart Rebate.
Commercial §48E Solar ITC — 30%
30% ITC for commercial solar. Construction must begin by July 4, 2026. Utah RESTC adds 10% (up to $50K). MACRS 5-yr depreciation available. Act now.
❌ EXPIRED / NOT AVAILABLE IN 2026
Residential Solar §25D ITC — EXPIRED
The 30% residential solar ITC expired December 31, 2025 (One Big Beautiful Bill). Cannot be claimed for 2026 residential solar purchases. Any company still quoting this is wrong.
Utah RESTC Residential — ENDED
Utah's residential RESTC has ended for new 2024+ installations. Commercial RESTC (10%, up to $50K) still available.
EV Charger §30C AFVC — EXPIRED June 30, 2026
Alt Fuel Vehicle Refueling credit for EV chargers in eligible census tracts expired June 30, 2026.
⚠️ Verify Every Incentive Before Signing a Utah Solar Contract
Multiple Utah solar companies still claim 30% residential ITC in 2026 sales presentations. This credit expired December 31, 2025. If your quote includes a 30% residential solar tax credit, ask the installer for the IRS code section and effective date. Tyler discloses every incentive status accurately on the first call — (801) 928-7219.
Honest Utah Solar Comparison — 2026
Elite Electric vs Utah's Largest Solar Companies
Blue Raven Solar, Smart Wave Solar, ION Solar, LGCY Power, and Spring Solar all operate in Utah. Here is a verifiable comparison on every factor that matters for your 25-year investment.
| Factor | Elite Electric | Blue Raven Solar | Smart Wave Solar | ION / LGCY Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner on every install | ✓ Tyler, personally | ✗ Subcontractors | ✗ Varies | ✗ Subcontractors |
| DOPL Licensed Master Electrician | ✓ Verified DOPL | Varies by crew | Varies | Varies |
| Written flat-rate guarantee | ✓ Price = invoice | ✗ Change orders reported | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sigenergy authorized dealer | ✓ Utah's ONLY dealer | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| RMP Wattsmart Rebate filed free | ✓ Full service | Homeowner files | Varies | Varies |
| Solar removal for roof repairs | ✓ Dedicated service | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Accurate 2026 ITC information | ✓ §25D expired disclosed | ⚠️ Verify | ⚠️ Verify | ⚠️ Verify |
| Utility-specific knowledge per city | ✓ All 6 Utah utilities | ✗ Treats all as RMP | ✗ | ✗ |
| BBB A+ Rating | ✓ Verified | ✓ | ✓ | Varies |
The One Thing Blue Raven's Own Customers Report That Elite Electric Never Gets
Post-install abandonment. ConsumerAffairs 2026 reviews document Blue Raven customers unable to get support after installation — "I have a $40k system and can't get anyone to explain how to use it." Elite Electric's model is the opposite: Tyler installed it, Tyler answers the phone, year 1 through year 25. That accountability doesn't exist at 3,000-employee national companies.
Service Areas — Utah Solar
Elite Electric Solar — 25 Utah Cities
Tyler personally installs in every city. Same flat-rate pricing. Same DOPL-licensed crew. Same zero-subcontractor standard — from Ogden to Springville.
🏙️ Salt Lake County — 15 Cities
Sandy UT ★ HQ
RMP · 6.1hrs · 4,510ft
Salt Lake City
RMP · 6.0hrs · 4,226ft
West Jordan
RMP · 6.0hrs · 40% need upgrade
South Jordan
RMP · Daybreak HOA specialist
Draper
RMP · 6.2hrs · 4,760ft elevation
Herriman
RMP · 5,000ft · highest SL County
West Valley City
RMP · 42% need panel upgrade
Taylorsville
RMP · 38% need panel upgrade
Riverton
RMP · 2000s homes · no upgrades
Midvale
RMP · 1972 median · 45% upgrade
Murray ⚠️ Murray City Power (not RMP)
Murray City Power (not RMP) · Full NM
Millcreek
RMP · Urban · Enphase specialist
Holladay
RMP · $158/mo · foothills premium
Cottonwood Heights
RMP · 4,800ft · canyon exposure
Bluffdale
RMP · Spring Solar HQ — we beat them
🏔️ Utah County — 8 Cities
Lehi ⚠️ Lehi City Power (not RMP)
Lehi City Power (not RMP) · Full NM
Orem
RMP (most) · Blue Raven HQ — we win
Provo ⚠️ Provo City Power
Provo City Power · Full retail NM
Eagle Mountain
RMP · 4,900ft · 6.2hrs/day
Saratoga Springs
RMP · Utah Lake albedo boost
American Fork ⚠️ American Fork City Power
American Fork City Power
Pleasant Grove
RMP · 4,754ft · Mt. Timpanogos
Springville
RMP · South valley · 6.1hrs/day
🌲 Davis & Weber County — 2 Cities
Bountiful ⚠️ Bountiful City Light & Power
Bountiful City Light & Power
Ogden
RMP · Weber County · 5.8hrs/day
Not listed?
(801) 928-7219⚠️ Utah Utility Map — This Changes Your Battery Economics
🟢 RMP cities — Sandy, SLC, Draper, West Jordan, South Jordan, Herriman, WVC, Taylorsville, Riverton, Midvale, Millcreek, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Bluffdale, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Pleasant Grove, Springville, Ogden — RMP Wattsmart Rebate eligible (flat $1,000–$2,000 by continuous-power tier).
🟠 Municipal utility cities — Murray (Murray City Power), Lehi (Lehi City Power), Provo (Provo City Power), American Fork (AF City Power), Bountiful (BCLP) — NO RMP Wattsmart Rebate, often better net metering. Tyler verifies utility at every assessment.
🟠 Municipal utility cities — Murray (Murray City Power), Lehi (Lehi City Power), Provo (Provo City Power), American Fork (AF City Power), Bountiful (BCLP) — NO RMP Wattsmart Rebate, often better net metering. Tyler verifies utility at every assessment.
Your Utah Solar Team
Zero Subcontractors — Same Team on Every Utah Install
These are the people who quote, permit, install, and inspect your system. Same crew in Sandy as in Ogden.
Tyler Gordon
Owner · DOPL Licensed Master Electrician
Tyler personally leads every solar assessment and installation across all 25 Utah service cities. On-site on every project. DOPL Licensed, Tesla Certified, Enphase Certified, Sigenergy Authorized Dealer. (801) 928-7219.
DOPL LicensedTesla CertifiedEnphase CertifiedSigenergy Auth.
Christian
Project Manager
Coordinates every Utah permit, city inspection, RMP interconnection, and Wattsmart Rebate filing across all 25 cities and 6 utility authorities. 100% first-submission approval rate.
Permit SpecialistRMP Expert25 Cities
Jason Grimes
Master Electrician
DOPL Licensed. Handles electrical integration on every Utah install — panel connections, inverter wiring, battery integration, grid interconnection. Every installation passes first city inspection.
DOPL LicensedSolar Certified
Utah Customer Reviews — 2026
What Utah Homeowners Say About Elite Electric Solar
★★★★★
"Tyler installed our 16-panel system in Holladay himself. No subcontractors. $158 RMP bill is now $14. The Sigenergy battery — which only Elite Electric offers in Utah — was the option that made it make sense."
The Jennings Family
Holladay, UT · 16-panel SolarEdge + Sigenergy
★★★★★
"Tyler was the only solar company that knew Lehi uses Lehi City Power, not RMP. Every other company quoted RMP rebates that don't apply to our home. That local utility knowledge is worth everything."
The Nielsen Family
Lehi, UT · 14-panel SolarEdge (Lehi City Power)
★★★★★
"Blue Raven Solar is headquartered in Orem — literally around the corner. We still chose Elite Electric because Tyler actually showed up personally. A 25-year investment deserves the person who installed it to answer the phone."
The Wilson Family
Orem, UT · 15-panel SolarEdge + Sigenergy
Utah Solar Buyer Protection
4 Warning Signs When Choosing a Utah Solar Installer
Claiming 30% Residential ITC in 2026
The §25D residential solar ITC expired December 31, 2025. Any Utah company quoting this credit in 2026 is providing outdated information. Ask for the IRS code and expiry date before signing.
Treating All Utah Cities as RMP
Murray, Lehi, Provo, American Fork, and Bountiful are NOT RMP customers. A quote citing RMP Wattsmart Rebates for these cities is wrong — those incentives don't apply to your home.
No Verifiable DOPL License
Utah law requires a DOPL license for all electrical work. Ask for the DOPL license number and verify it at dopl.utah.gov before any solar company touches your roof or electrical panel.
Unknown Crew on Install Day
If the company who quoted you sends a subcontractor crew you've never met, who do you call when something fails in year 12? With Elite Electric: call Tyler. He installed it. Period.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ — Solar Panel Installation Utah 2026
As of May 2026, the average Utah solar system costs $2.65/W installed, or about $34,128 for a 12.88kW system before incentives (EnergySage, May 2026). Elite Electric residential systems range from $12,000–$22,000 for 10–16 panels with flat-rate pricing. Note: The 30% residential §25D ITC expired December 31, 2025. The RMP Wattsmart Battery Rebate (flat $1,000–$2,000 by continuous-power tier) remains active for qualifying battery storage systems.
Elite Electric is Utah's #1 owner-operated solar installer: 5.0 stars Google (55+ reviews), owner Tyler Gordon personally overseeing every installation, with Jason Grimes as DOPL Licensed Master Electrician, Enphase Certified, Tesla Energy Certified, SolarEdge Certified, Utah's only authorized Sigenergy SigenStor dealer, BBB A+ rated, zero subcontractors on every project. Verify Tyler's DOPL license at dopl.utah.gov. Phone: (801) 928-7219.
Active: (1) RMP Wattsmart Battery Rebate — flat $1,000–$2,000 (by continuous-power tier) up to $2,000 for qualifying battery storage paired with solar. (2) Federal battery §48E tax credit — valid through 2032 for standalone battery. (3) Commercial §48E solar ITC — 30% for commercial solar where construction begins by July 4, 2026. (4) Utah RESTC commercial — 10% up to $50,000. EXPIRED: Residential solar §25D ITC — expired December 31, 2025. Any Utah solar company quoting a 30% residential ITC in 2026 is providing outdated information.
Utah averages 222+ sunny days per year — more than Miami, FL. The Wasatch Front receives 5.9–6.2 peak sun hours daily April–October. Elevation cities like Herriman (5,000ft), Draper (4,760ft), and Eagle Mountain (4,900ft) see 8–12% higher UV intensity than sea level. Source: NREL PVWatts v8, 2025. Utah consistently ranks in the top 10 US states for solar energy potential.
Physical installation: 1–2 days. Full process (contract to permission-to-operate): 3–5 weeks. Breakdown: city permit approval 5–10 business days; installation 1–2 days; city inspection 3–5 business days; RMP interconnection 7–14 business days (longer for municipal utilities). Elite Electric manages every step. 100% first-inspection pass rate across all 25 Utah service cities.
Yes. 222+ sunny days, $0.14/kWh average RMP rate, 7–11 year payback followed by 14–18 years of near-free electricity. The math changed — the §25D ITC expiry means a longer payback from Year 1 — but the 25-year asset value remains strong. A 12-panel system saving $1,344/year is worth $33,600 over 25 years at current rates. With RMP's historical 3–4%/yr rate increases, Year 10 savings exceed $1,800/yr and Year 20 exceed $2,400/yr. Source: NREL, EnergySage 2026.
Three things no Utah competitor matches: (1) Tyler Gordon personally installs every system — DOPL Licensed Master Electrician, verifiable at dopl.utah.gov. Blue Raven uses subcontractors. (2) Sigenergy exclusive — Elite Electric is Utah's only authorized Sigenergy SigenStor dealer. No other Utah company can offer Sigenergy with full 10-year factory warranty. (3) Flat-rate written guarantee — price quoted is price paid. Blue Raven and Smart Wave have documented change-order disputes in 2026 reviews.
Elite Electric serves 25 Utah cities: Sandy (HQ), Salt Lake City, West Jordan, South Jordan, Draper, Herriman, West Valley City, Taylorsville, Riverton, Midvale, Murray, Millcreek, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Bluffdale (all Salt Lake County); Lehi, Orem, Provo, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Springville (Utah County); Bountiful (Davis County); Ogden (Weber County). Tyler personally installs in every city.
Free Assessment — No Obligation
Get Your Free Utah Solar Assessment
Tyler responds within 1 business day. Written flat-rate quote. RMP rebate handled. City permit included.
★★★★★
"Tyler personally installed our Holladay system. $158 bill gone. RMP rebate arrived in 6 weeks — Elite Electric handled everything."
The Jennings Family · Holladay UT · 16-panel SolarEdge + Sigenergy
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