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Check out the top spots to celebrate the Fourth of July in El Dorado County! 🎉
LIGHTS ON THE LAKE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Monday, July 4th, 9:45 p.m.

The American Pyrotechnics Association rates South Shore’s spectacular Fourth of July fireworks celebration one of the top five displays in the nation. The fireworks are visible from all over town.

FOURTH OF JULY FAMILY BLAST, EL DORADO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, Monday, July 4th

Gates open at 3 p.m.
Live Music with Dream and the Dreamer from 6-10pm
Inflatable Fun, Corn Hole, Games, Face Painters, and more...
Low Impact GellyBall Battle Royale Games by Freedom Action Sports: $5 from 3-9:30pm. All ages 5 thru Adult.
Food and Beverage available for purchase
FIREWORKS: After races finish – typically between 9:30 and 10:00pm (coordinated with Placerville Speedway)

FIREWORKS & FREEDOM CONCERT, EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTER, Saturday, July 2nd, 6-11 p.m.

Kids Zone: 6-9:30 p.m.
Live Music: 6-9:30 p.m.
Freedom Concert: Big Crush, 8-11 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

Happy Father's Day to all of you! I hope you're spending time with your loved ones. My favorite job title is "Dad". Enjoy today.

Need some fresh produce for ? Check out the Farmers' Markets in our area to get your fresh, local produce and support local farmers.

The truth is that solar has changed a lot in the last decade! Here are a few facts that have come to light as solar is gaining in popularity, especially here in California!

A solar energy system’s payback period can be under 5 years in a solar-friendly state. [BOLD]

In California, the payback period on a solar installation is between 4 and 7 years. Part of the reason the payback period is so short is because California has some of the highest electricity prices compared to the rest of the country.

If you consider the average payback period on solar panels for someone paying the average U.S. electricity rate of 13 cents per kilowatt hour in 2022, the average payback period is between 8 and 11 years. PGE average is around 25 cents per kilowatt hour.

The federal solar tax credit covers 26% of the cost if you install before 2023.

The most important financial incentive when going solar is the federal solar tax credit: it covers 26% of a solar energy system’s cost. So if you were to purchase a 7 kW system for $20,650, the tax credit would be worth $5,369, lowering the system’s price down to $15,281.

Sadly, it is only available at the 26% rate until the end of 2022.

The price for solar panels has dropped over 70% in the last 10 years. {BOLD} Yet with gas prices rising, materials costs are going up. Lock in now before they increase any further.

After claiming the solar tax credit, the cost for a solar power system will typically be around $11,500 to $14,800. This is over 70% lower than the price from 10 years ago.

At SolarReviews, they estimate the price of solar will only go up as the value of the solar tax credit gets smaller. Right now, solar is the most economical it ever has been.

Source: SolarReviews.com, Jan 2022