SOLAR PROVIDES CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY

Solar power is a 100% clean, renewable energy source. It reduces reliance on oil, coal and natural gas for electricity production. These fossilfuels produce harmful emissions that affect the quality of air, water and soil, and are responsible for global warming. It’s estimated that between 2000and 2065, the Earth will lose more species of plants and animals to extinction than in the previous 65 million years combined.

That’s a staggering statistic and one driven significantly by the effects of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels. In contrast, solar energy produces no pollution. The sun’s abundant power offers an unlimited source of energy that does not strip the landscape or harm the ozone layer. Residential solar energy systems represent an investment in the future of the planet, conserving non-renewable energy sources and protecting the environment.

SOLAR CAN HELP YOU SAVE ON YOUR CURRENT UTILITY BILL 

U.S. households have experienced a steady increase in both frequency and duration of power outages over the last 15 years, according to research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The United States has the highest number of power-outage minutes of any developed nation. Our electricity grid is 100 years old and was not built for today’s vastly increased population and extreme weather events.  

SOLAR QUALIFIES FOR TAX BREAKS 

Another factor in the increasing affordability of solar panels is the availability of federal, state and local tax breaks. For example, the federal solar taxcredit gives you a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax. The 30% tax credit applies as long as the home solar system is installedby December 31, 2032.  

SOLAR COSTS HAVE FALLEN 

The cost of solar has dropped dramatically in recent years, falling more than 70% in just the last decade. You’ll save money on maintenance too, sincethere are no moving parts to break down. In addition, the cost of home solar batteries have dropped substantially as well. The benchmark levelizedcost of electricity (LCOE) for lithium-ion batteries has fallen 35% to $187 per megawatt-hour since the first half of 2018, according to researchcompany Bloomberg NEF (BNEF).  

SOLAR CAN INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE BY 8-10%

If you finance or own your solar system, it can increase the value of your home. Your solar system is an asset. Prospective home buyers see solar as a sign of cheap electric bills! People are willing to pay more for built in electric cost mitigation.