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What is the benefit of Solar in your Neighborhood?

By February 24, 2021No Comments

Have you ever heard from that person that believes that all new technology or other changes in their life are bad.  They either rail on about how bad new technology is or how frustrated they are with the changes in their life.  Solar energy is one of those technologies that offers more benefits than most other forms of energy creation. But many just aren’t capable of change.

Why is Solar Better than Fossil Fuels?

Think about it, fossil fuels were created by the sun and our planet over millions of years. With solar energy you have the direct, immediate power generated by the sun.  Why do many of us not understand this.  Solar energy cuts out the middleman; the millions of years that were necessary to convert the sun’s energy, biological life and the earth to create fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas can be directly produced through solar panels.

Solar energy is sustainable, renewable, and plentiful. As the cost of using solar to produce electricity goes down each year, many Americans are increasingly switching to solar. Now, there are over a million solar installations across the country. Below are additional benefits of switching to solar electricity.

Cost Savings

Financial returns and lower monthly utility bills are major incentives for going solar. The exact savings you will see with solar depends on the following: 

  • Electricity consumption
  • Solar energy system size
  • Whether you purchase or lease your system
  • Direct hours of daily sunlight
  • Size and angle of roof
  • Local electricity rates

 A solar electric system provides an opportunity for anyone who is looking to reduce monthly utility bills and make a long-term, low-risk investment.

Increased Home Value

Solar panels are viewed as upgrades, like a renovated kitchen or a finished basement, so purchasing a solar energy system will likely increase your home’s value. Studies show that homeowners pay a premium for a solar home; one study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory showed that on average, solar increased the value of a home by about $15,000. Although market factors like electricity rates and system size may impact the size of the premium, solar homes can sell for more than homes without PV. Learn more about solar and real estate.

Solar Works Everywhere

Solar power The solar resource of the United States is enormous.  In fact, just one hour of noontime summer sun is equal to the annual U.S. electricity demand.  Most states in the United States have good-to-excellent solar resource. Even places with relatively low solar resources, such as the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, can experience cost savings, and have similar solar resources to countries that have widely developed solar PV, like Germany.

Environmental

Each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of solar that is generated will substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions like CO2, as well as other dangerous pollutants such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.  Solar also reduces water consumption and withdrawal.

Step into the Future with Solar Energy

The benefits of solar power are undeniable, but many of us get caught up in the idea that it’s just not for me.  We don’t want to risk this new technology on our homes. We’ll hear people say,   I’ll wait and maybe newer technology will be better and help our family more or produce more clean energy.  The money you save for your family today with solar can never be gotten back.  The clean energy that solar produces will replace the need for a small percentage of power produced by fossil fuel.  Educate yourself and your family about the benefits of solar power.  Find out if your house is a good candidate for solar.  Now is the time to help make a difference.

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