Home upgrades in Murray — honest, no pressure
Murray runs its own municipal electric utility, Murray City Power — a rare setup among Salt Lake Valley cities that changes how solar actually works here. The city's historic core, anchored by the Murray Downtown Historic District and the Vine Street neighborhood, mixes 1960s-70s ranch homes with newer infill, while Intermountain Medical Center and Fashion Place Mall anchor the local economy. The Koken Home team treats Murray's power, water, and housing stock as their own case, not a copy of neighboring Rocky Mountain Power cities.
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What matters for homes in Murray
Murray City Power, not Rocky Mountain Power
Murray is one of the few valley cities with its own electric utility. Murray City Power has offered true 1:1 net metering since 2006 under Schedule 35, capped at 10 kW residential, with unused credits carried month to month and reset each April — a genuinely different program from Rocky Mountain Power's net billing next door.
Interconnection has its own paperwork
Before a Murray City Power customer can connect solar, the city requires written utility approval, a $250 residential net meter fee, and proof of liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence. The Koken Home team builds that approval process into the project timeline up front instead of treating it as an afterthought.
Some of the valley's hardest water
Murray's water tests roughly 17-23 grains per gallon — classified 'very hard' — and runs even harder toward the Holladay side of the city than near Murray Park. That level of hardness shapes both softener sizing and how quickly water heaters and fixtures show scale buildup.
A mid-century housing stock
Murray's median home was built around 1980, with a good share of 1960s-70s ranch and Craftsman-era homes in the historic core. Older electrical systems in these homes sometimes need a look before adding solar, an EV charger, or other new electrical load.
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What we do for Murray homeowners
Solar + Battery
Slash or eliminate your power bill with clean installs and backup power. Own your system with $0-down financing available.
Roofing
Honest pricing and dependable storm-damage solutions from trusted local roofers.
Replacement Windows
Boost curb appeal and cut energy loss with fast, clean window installs.
Water Solutions
Cleaner, softer water throughout your home with pro filtration & softening.
Solar-Powered HVAC
Heating and cooling powered by the sun — comfort that costs less every month.
Concrete Protection
Shield driveways & patios from Utah's harsh freeze-thaw cycles.
Fire Safety
Protect the rooms smoke alarms can't — battery-free mechanical heat detectors for kitchens, garages & attics.
Generac Generators
Automatic whole-home backup power — never lose heat, lights, or refrigeration when the grid goes down.
Electrical Services
Outlets to panel upgrades, lighting to rewiring — expert, licensed electrical work done right the first time.
Straight answers for Murray homeowners
Does Murray have net metering or net billing for solar?
Murray has its own answer to this question. Because the city runs its own municipal electric utility, Murray City Power, rather than buying power through Rocky Mountain Power, Murray has offered 1:1 net metering since 2006 under Schedule 35 — not the post-2020 net billing that applies in most surrounding cities. Residential systems are capped at 10 kW, and unused credits carry month to month before resetting each April.
What does it take to connect solar to Murray City Power?
You'll need written approval from the utility before interconnecting, a net meter (about $250 for a residential setup), and liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence. The Koken Home team handles the utility paperwork as part of the installation.
Do I need a permit to reroof in Murray?
Yes. Murray's Building Division requires a reroof permit, including a dedicated Re-Roof Questionnaire, submitted through the city's eProcess360 online portal.
Is Murray's water hard enough to need a whole-home softener?
Very much so — Murray tests in the 17-23 grains-per-gallon range, classified 'very hard,' with water running even harder on the east side toward Holladay. Most Murray homes benefit from a properly sized softener.
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