With the cost of solar installations decreasing year after year, it’s easier than ever to provide clean, self-generated, renewable energy for homes and businesses. However, most people interested in solar energy are concerned about the longevity and environmental impact of unusable solar panels. Our customers want to be sure they’re buying a high-quality [...]
Fall Harvest Feature: Solar for Farms As October comes to a close and we enter the season of Thanksgiving, our team at Tick Tock Energy would like to thank the farmers across Central Illinois and the Midwest who are involved in producing the food that we eat. Solar energy is the fuel that [...]
Cost of Waiting to Go Solar – Part 2: Is a Solar a Good Investment Against Inflation? Solar Is an Asset In a blog post last month, we provided 11 reasons why delaying a solar power system installation can be costly. The cost of waiting can really add up. This month we want [...]
The Cost of Waiting for the Solar Illinois SREC Incentive is high You may have heard that the Illinois SREC program is currently out of funding. While the Illinois Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) available via the Illinois Shines program has been a lucrative incentive, the funding is currently on hold until the [...]
Still Stinging from the 2020 Tax Bite? Plan Now to Lower Your 2021 Taxes by Considering the Federal Solar Tax Credit & Accelerated Depreciation Are you recovering from the shock of paying a high 2020 tax bill? Tired of writing large checks to the IRS? Plan now to prevent a repeat of [...]
Boost Home Value with a Solar Energy Installation and Pearl Certification Did you know? Studies show homes with solar appraise 5% higher than comparable homes Those same homes with solar typically sell faster Most appraisers aren’t green energy certified - a special credential offered by the Appraisal Institute Therein lies a conundrum. How can [...]
Tick Tock Energy, Pals Electric, and a Private Donor Combined Forces to Bring Solar Project to Life Local solar installer, Tick Tock Energy, recently completed a commercial-scale solar project for the not-for-profit organization, Community Support Systems (CSS), based in Teutopolis, IL. The 62.9 kW installation includes 185 solar panels and is estimated [...]
Important information about filing for the solar Investment Tax Credit April 15th is traditionally Tax Day but due to the ongoing national health crisis, the IRS has granted a three month reprieve for filing both Federal and State of IL taxes. The new deadline is July 15th, 2020. This means there is still time to [...]
One of the best parts of being a local solar company are the unique and quirky sights you see in customers’ backyards. In our 13 years of being Central Illinois’ go-to solar installer, we’ve seen our fair share or cool and interesting highlights along the way. Here are just a few! The African Savanna [...]
It's harvest time, which means high electricity bills from grain drying and other farm operations. It's also a good time to think about the benefits of solar for farmers. Energy is a major expense for farms. Converting the sun's bountiful energy is a great opportunity for farmers. Sunshine grows crops, let it power your [...]
