Renewable energy and protecting the environment are important considerations when thinking about how to power your lifestyle. We all know that resources like coal and oil damage the earth both when they are removed from the ground, then again when they are burned for energy. Solar energy, on the other hand, is clean and becoming more accessible to homeowners every day.
Why Solar?
The choice to go solar is a huge step in changing the impact you and your family have on the planet. By using clean energy to power your home, you are reducing your carbon footprint and lessening your reliance on non-renewable resources. Going green and using more renewable resources is just the start. Using solar energy has some other seriously awesome benefits including:
- Cost-Effectiveness. The installation of solar panels can be an investment. However, credits and tax deductions can help offset that cost. Plus, having to buy less energy from the power company will save enough money to eventually offset the entire cost of the solar panels. If you live in an area that gets plenty of sun, you may even generate enough energy to sell some back to the main grid!
- Free to Generate. Once your panels are in place, there is nothing more to buy. As long as the sun is shining, you will have access to its energy. You will not be as dependent on fluctuating energy prices and demanding utility companies to fuel your home, but you can still count on them when you need to.
- Increased Home Value. Any home buyer would jump at the chance to own a home with low energy costs. Solar panels will boost your home’s value and make it more attractive to potential buyers so when you are ready to move, your home sells fast.
Sunny Springtime Setup
Now that the dreary winter weather is finally behind us, it’s the perfect time to have solar panels installed. It is much easier to get solar panels installed in the spring as your roof is no longer inundated with pesky snow. Many homeowners also choose springtime to repair or replace their roofs, and that is one of the best times for solar panel installation as both have similar warranty time frames, and you won’t have to worry about your solar panels outliving your roof.
Take advantage of the longer, sunnier days and have your solar energy system installed. You’ll enjoy lower energy bills and a rising home value. Remember that a springtime installation means you’ll be all set in time for the longest days of summer.