As home prices continue to soar across the nation, it is always a good idea to invest in your home to increase its value (or to simply enjoy your home while you live in it). Of course, the real win is when an investment eventually pays itself off. It’s hard to think of a better example of that than installing solar panels on your home.
Did you know that solar is now cheaper than fossil fuels? So not only will you reduce your own energy bills, but there are also many tax credits that are being offered by the federal and state governments and there is a good chance you will begin earning your money back from day one. Solar systems are available to lease or to finance, but if you finance you will earn money back in the end. There are many companies out there from which to choose. Here are some good tips to help pick the best company for you.
In addition to the panels, installing a solar battery can help your home keep the lights on or continue to charge your electric car during a power outage. Worried about the look? Designs have come a long way and companies are great at “hiding” the solar panels from street views. Or perhaps you enjoy the modern look and opt in for the new Tesla roof
to make a real statement.
Money back in our pockets is great, but installing solar is also one of the best ways to reduce your personal greenhouse gas emissions. Every kilowatt installed lowers your home's carbon footprint by over 3,000 pounds annually. On average, residential systems are about 5 kilowatts. That means a reduction of more than 15,000 pounds of CO2 every year, which is equivalent to 766 gallons of gasoline!
If you haven’t already, consider installing solar on your home. It will save you money and is one of the most effective personal climate actions you can take to help the environment.
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