The Benefits of Solar Power
The Benefits of Solar Power
The benefits of solar power are threefold: economic, environmental, and energy independence. Solar power systems derive clean, pure energy from the sun. Installing solar panels on your home can bring in huge yearly savings and is also the best way you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease our collective dependence on fossil fuel.
Economic Benefits
- Costs are lower than ever, making solar significantly more affordable
- Homeowners and businesses may qualify for a 30% Federal Tax Credit
- Solar increases the value of residential and commercial properties
- Businesses can depreciate solar on a 5-year accelerated schedule
Environmental Benefits
- Solar power reduces your carbon footprint and contributes to a healthy environment
- A typical 3.8 kW system prevents more than 5 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, equivalent to planting over an acre of trees each year
Energy Self-Reliance
- Solar electricity reduces the need to send power long distances over transmission lines
- Solar installations generate electricity at the same location where the power is used
- Distributed solar lightens the load on an already overburdened grid, providing efficiency and energy security
- Solar gives owners control over their electricity bills, locking in electricity costs for 25+ years
- When paired with battery storage, solar provides clean, quiet back-up power during a grid outage