You’ve probably heard a lot about solar panels. They are more popular than ever because they’re a good way to improve the environment and cut energy costs. Homeowners know that solar panels are also a great way to improve home energy efficiency and a great way to increase your property value. There are other benefits to have solar panels installed, making them a great idea economically, environmentally or personally.

Advantages of Solar Energy

1. Reduce or eliminate electricity bills. Electricity makes up a big part of a homeowner’s monthly expenses. Solar panels generate free power and even if you don’t create free power, solar will bring down your utility bills and you’ll save money. The average monthly electrical bill of $100 becomes an annual expense of $1,200. This can balloon to $24,000 over 20 years.
2. Protect against increased energy costs. One of the biggest benefits of solar panels is the way they hedge utility costs because the long-term trend for electricity prices is upwards. Residential electricity prices have dropped by an average of 3% yearly in the past ten years. Solar panel installation can fix your electricity rate and protect against rising electricity costs that can be unpredictable. Going solar can help you better predict and manage your expenses.
3. Protect the environment with solar energy. The electricity generated by solar panels is completely emissions free. This reduces the demand for electricity from your utility. You can reduce your carbon footprint when you install solar panels because 38% of all carbon emission in the United States come from buildings. Three to four tons of carbon emissions can be eliminated every year when a residential home installs a solar panel system. This is the same as planting over 100 trees every year!
4. Solar return on investment. Solar panels are one of the best ways to invest your money. They’re like a financial product. The return on investment is actually more than investments you would make in stocks and bonds. The average American homeowner pays off their solar panel system in 7 to 8 years and gets an ROI of 20% or more thanks to the substantial electricity bill savings.
5. Solar panels increase home value. Homes have higher property values when they have a solar energy system. These homes will sell faster than those without solar systems- solar panels are worked into home appraisals- with solar energy becomes more and more popular, homeowners are demanding homes that have solar panel systems-
6. Increases U.S. energy independence. The sun will always be an infinite source of energy and an important component to gaining energy independence. The United States can increase its capacity to generate energy from the sun, we can also protect our country from the fluctuating in prices in the global energy markets.

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With the cost of solar dropping across the nation it’s a great time to have a system installed. Contact Anytime Remodeling & Design today to schedule your solar panel installation consultation!