Tuesday, July 27, 2009
Why Should I Install Solar Panels On My Home?
Solar energy is in the news almost daily. But have you been wondering whether
or not installing solar panels on your home would be a good choice for your family? Here are
a few of the most compelling reasons.
The economic climate is finally favorable again for people who want to use solar
energy at home. There are now federal tax credits in place (or soon to be in place) that can
lower the cost of installing a residential solar energy system by as much as 30%. And don't
forget to check into your state and city incentives, too. The list of states and cities that
are offering tax credit and other incentives to help people convert to solar energy is continuing
to grow.
There is also the immediate cost savings you will see in lower monthly utility bills. Since you
solar panels will be powering your appliances during the day, you will be seeing a savings in
electricity usage. And if your local utility company participates in net metering, your
electric bill could be reduced to zero. Net metering allows you to sell back any excess
electricity that your solar panels produce to the electric company for a credit to your account.
So if your solar electric system produces a surplus during the day, the electricity that you
use from the grid at night could end up being free.
Solar energy is also great for the environment It is produced on site where it is
used So there are no fuel transportation costs or emissions, and no plant maintenance costs It does
not contribute to global warming There is no pollution from burning oil or coal, and it does not
produce nuclear waste that will contaminate the planet for generations to come And last but not
least, it is a great way to protect yourself and your family against the future energy price hikes
that experts predict.
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