Why Should I Get Solar Panels
Energy Costs Are Rising!
Since 2010, residential electricity rates in the United States have increased by roughly 15 percent, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
In some regions rates have jumped by nearly 12 percent in a single year, a much faster rate than the national average. Another financial benefit of going solar to take into consideration is the “cost of doing nothing,” or what is also called the “avoided cost of power.”
By choosing to go solar your customer is not only reducing their electric bills but also avoiding the inevitable higher prices in the future..
How Much Can You Save On Energy Bills?
The most common reason homeowners decide to install solar is simply to save money. While eliminating their electric bill is not always possible, going solar allows customers to spend less money on electricity, thereby lowering their utility bills and avoiding the high rates utilities charge for power.
The Benefits of Solar Panels
The solar energy system you install on your roof or on the ground can last an average of 30+ years. To add to your peace of mind, Solar150 offers a variety of bumper-to-bumper warranties that are backed directly by our installers. We also offer an exclusive 3rd-party warranty that includes both labor and equipment. The choice is yours.
When you go solar, you can:
- Reduce or eliminate your electricity bill
- Stop worrying about the increasing cost of electricity
- Increase your home value
- Get paid for the power you generate with SRECS
How Does Solar Increase The Value Of Your Home?
Homeowners who go solar are not just saving money, they are also investing in an asset that allows them to build equity in their home. Solar PV installations, even when financed with a PPA, become a part of the customer’s home, and each payment made towards the cost of the solar PV system creates additional home equity. Here are a few findings from recent studies:
- The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that every dollar that a solar panel saves you on your electrical bills increases the value of your home by $20. (source: www.forbes.com/home-improvement/solar/does-solar-increase-home-value/)
- According to Zillow, homes with solar panels sell for 4% higher than those without them.(source: www.forbes.com/home-improvement/solar/does-solar-increase-home-value/)
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development states that energy-saving improvements increase the potential resale value of your home and help it sell more quickly because they:
- “Make your house more affordable to more people.”
- “Attract attention in a competitive market.”
- “Are improvements which will actually save money.”
What Are The Environmental Benefits Of Solar?
Solar power is a cleaner and healthier alternative to traditional power generation. It has a number of environmental benefits, we listed just a few below!
Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Most of the environmental impacts from solar are associated with the heavy-duty machinery and vehicles used for mining the raw materials that go into solar panels. However, once solar panels are installed, they will produce electricity for decades without any more harmful emissions.
Avoiding Pollution and Chemical Spills
The number of hazardous chemicals used to manufacture solar panels is significantly lower than what is required by the fossil fuel industry. And, in addition to using fewer chemicals, solar panels are made in controlled facilities where hazardous compounds left over from the manufacturing process can be recycled and used to make new silicon cells.
Land Preservation
Not only does rooftop solar cost less than ground-mounted solar projects—from both a financial and environmental perspective—they make use of the otherwise unused surface area for the production of electricity.
Protecting Human Health
Fossil fuels are responsible for more deaths due to air pollution, accidents, and toxic emissions than any other source of electricity.
Protecting Water Resources
Compared to the fossil fuel industry, renewable energy sources use practically no water. In fact, the fossil fuel industry in the United States is responsible for 41 percent of the country’s freshwater needs each year.
Slowing Climate Change
Damaging gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide not only pollute the air but intensify the greenhouse effect. This natural phenomenon keeps our planet warm enough to live on, but human activities like burning fossil fuels have amplified it by boosting greenhouse gas levels. Consequently, our earth is heating up at a rapid pace, leading to disastrous weather changes like floods, storms, extreme heat, and drought. However, there's a solution. By harnessing solar power, which emits no greenhouse gases, we can lessen climate change effects. So, when adopting solar energy for homes or businesses, we're choosing a path of zero fuel burning and zero energy production emissions.
Is Solar Right For You?
The only way to know for sure if solar power is right for you is to find our how all of this information applies to your individual and specific needs.
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