Why Go Solar?

1. Decrease Your Electric Bills 

Whether you’re a homeowner, business, or nonprofit, electricity costs are a key part of monthly expenses. With a solar energy system, you can generate clean, renewable power. Even if you don’t produce 100% of the energy you consume, you can still reduce your utility bills immensely. Plus, with net metering, you can store any excess energy you produce for use at night or in the future.

2. Earn a Great Return on Your Investment

Solar panels aren’t an expense- they are an investment! Thanks to substantial electricity bill savings, the average American homeowner pays off their system in 7-8 years and sees an ROI of 20% or more over the lifetime of their array.

3. Protect Against Rising Energy Costs

A clear benefit of solar panels is the ability to hedge utility prices. In the past ten years, residential electricity prices have increased by an average of 3% annually. By investing in clean energy now, you can protect yourself and your bank account from further increases in electricity costs.

4. Increase Your Property Value

Many studies have found that homes powered by solar have higher property values and sell faster than homes without. According to Zillow, solar increases the value of a home by 4.1% on average.

5. Boost U.S. Energy Independence

By increasing our capacity to generate electricity from the sun, we can also protect ourselves and our country from price fluctuations in global energy markets. With a solar array, you produce your own power, allowing you to have independence from the grid and freedom from costly utility bills- that show little signs of slowing down in today’s market of inflation.

6. Create Jobs and Help Your Local Economy

According to The Solar Foundation, the solar industry added jobs at a rate of nearly 12 times faster than the overall United States economy in 2015. This growth is expected to continue as jobs in renewables tend to be higher-paying and cannot be outsourced. Plus, the ongoing climate crisis provides security and stability in the clean energy industry.

7. Protect the Environment

Buildings are responsible for 38% of all carbon emissions in the U.S., and making the switch to solar can decrease that number. A typical residential system will eliminate 3-4 tons of carbon emissions per year, which is the equivalent of planting roughly 100 trees.