According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), solar accounted for 54% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the US grid in 2025. Solar and storage made up 79% of new capacity in the same year, and SEIA expects cumulative US solar capacity to nearly triple from year-end 2025 to 2036.
As more people are becoming aware of the planet’s climate crisis, they’re increasingly turning to renewable energy that leaves as small a carbon footprint as possible. As shown in the above statistics, solar energy is a particularly popular option, as it can be cleanly harvested from a natural resource.
Solar energy should be something for homeowners in Albuquerque to consider, especially with recent rises in energy costs. While there are significant upfront costs to consider, ultimately, going solar can drastically lower utility bills, especially when combined with tax credits and incentives (e.g., 30% federal solar investment tax credit (ITC), as well as state and local incentives)…