There are several significant environmental and financial benefits to choosing solar for your home. Whether the system is installed on your roof or as a ground mount on your property, you will undoubtingly save money on your monthly utility bill, add value to your home, and drastically lower your carbon emissions.
Cost Savings
It is now widely known that solar is among the world’s cheapest forms of electricity – so if your home has good solar potential and you use enough energy, you could save thousands on your utility bill every year. The total savings amount reflected on your low solar bill and your remaining utility bill is dependent on your electricity consumption, solar system size and how many hours of direct sunlight it gets, whether or not you choose a lease or a purchase, roof size and pitch, and your local utility rates. Your eligibility for additional federal and state local incentives is determined by where you live and if you own your system.
Increase the Resale Value of Your Home
Many studies have proven that not only are solar panels viewed as home upgrades, but they are also expected to increase the resale value of your home by up to $15,000 (about $3-$4 per watt). If you end up wanting to sell your home down the road, we offer completely transferable solar agreements from one homeowner to the next. One of the easiest ways Realtors can pitch a solar home is the additional savings it is associated with.
Environmental Benefits
Solar energy produces clean, renewable electricity harnessed directly from the Sun. As an alternative to the dirty, old-fashioned power sources like coal and natural gas, solar is proven to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the effects of climate change while reducing the overall demand for fossil fuels. All we need is to use more of it.
For a bit of perspective: If we were able to harness all of the Sun’s energy that was shining onto the Earth for just one hour, we would be able to power the entire world for one year. The average-sized residential solar system also reduces the same carbon emissions as 50 trees, which speaks volumes for the potential solar has in keeping our Earth healthy.
Health Benefits
In addition to helping slow climate change, there are health benefits to solar that we experience today. With very few air pollutants, a significant ramp up of massive solar adoption would drastically reduce nitrous oxides, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter emissions associated with fossil fuels that are tied to health problems. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), solar power helps reduce cases of chronic bronchitis and other respiratory and cardiovascular issues.
If your home is eligible solar power with all of these benefits considered, making the switch is a no-brainer.
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Sources:
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/benefits-residential-solar-electricity
https://www.energysage.com/solar/cost-benefit/
https://www.energysage.com/solar/cost-benefit/solar-energy-savings/
https://news.energysage.com/health-environmental-benefits-of-solar-energy/
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