Clean Up Your Carbon Footprint
While you’re arranging for your home to be sparking clean, why not take some time to assess whether or not your home could be improved by switching to clean energy? Solar panels, for example, offer homeowners a plethora of benefits - both financially, and regarding peace of mind.
Did you know that the average homeowner pays between $170 and $200 in utility costs each month? This calculates to more than $2000 per year! Utility rates are on the rise because fossil fuel reserves have peaked, and so the extraction and energy production costs will continue to increase exponentially from this point forward.
Consider the fact that solar power systems are at their most advanced technologically (meaning the most efficient), and are simultaneously at their least expensive. Furthermore, beyond the low initial cost, governmental bodies, as well as regional utility companies, offer numerous incentives which further reduce the cost of said systems both initially, and over the long-term. You also have the option to lease or otherwise finance solar panel systems.
Solar panels allow you to lock in low utility rates decades into the future, as well as save on monthly and annual utility bills. Did you know that the average homeowner saves approximately $1000 on electricity each year after installing solar panels? This figure is on the low end and includes the initial cost of the system. You also have the option to go off-grid, meaning you’re not tied to the utility grid at all and can be entirely self-sufficient energetically. Panels also secure your home against potential power outages. To further sweeten the deal, the cost of solar energy can only decrease as demand rises and technology improves.
Did you know that the installation a solar power system on your home will increase the value of your property by approximately $15,000? Systems are in high demand, and if you are or plan to be in the market for selling your home, consider the value a photovoltaic system would bring to your property.
With the incredible technology available today, panel systems are simple to install, taking only a couple to a few hours, and maintenance is low, if not non-existent. Solar panels are a smart investment for your home, your family, and our planet. So as you’re spring cleaning, take a breath of fresh air and consider the benefits of harnessing the Sun to provide energy for your home.