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Top Reasons to Go Solar in 2020 |
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by Finn Pierson | 12-04-2020 11:25 0 |
Solar power has become a hot topic in recent years. More and more homeowners are installing panels on their houses. The panels absorb sunlight and convert it into energy that can then be used to power everything in your house, including your lights, appliances, HVAC system, electronics, and more. Solar is a 100% pure energy source and very renewable. Best of all, sunlight is completely free. If you¡¯re thinking about going solar in 2020, here are seven reasons to do so. Reduce Your Carbon FootprintUnlike traditional energy, which requires burning fossil fuels, solar energy is a completely clean energy source. It produces no greenhouse gases or other pollution. While there is some energy required to build the panels and transport them, the energy required for solar is far less than the energy we typically use to power our homes. Whether you¡¯re looking for San Jose solar or solar in New York, the sun can provide your home with completely clean energy. Lower Your Energy BillsTaking steps to improve the energy-efficiency of your home can help to reduce your monthly energy bills. Rising energy prices, however, can make all of your efforts feel obsolete. You may change the temperature on your thermostat, redo your insulation, seal your doors, change your windows, and shut off your lights when you¡¯re not using them, but your bills still seem to climb. Along with reducing your carbon footprint, going solar helps to reduce (and can even completely knock out) your energy bills. The solar energy you create allows you to power your home, meaning that your reliance on traditional energy is greatly reduced. If your home produces enough solar power, you might not need to use traditional energy at all. Sell Back What You Don¡¯t UseIf your solar energy system creates more energy than your home needs, you may be able to sell back the power you don¡¯t use to the grid. Many states and municipalities have net metering and/or solar renewable energy credits. These benefits either earn you bill credits or extra cash. Gain Energy IndependencePower outages are a major inconvenience. If you have a battery installed with your solar energy system, however, you can store the excess energy that your system generates. In the event of a power outage, your home (and everything inside) can run as normal. In the past, many homes with solar didn¡¯t have batteries. Now that prices are dropping, though, they¡¯re becoming more affordable to homeowners. Take Advantage of Tax IncentivesInstalling solar comes with a tax incentive. The solar investment tax credit allows you to deduct a percentage of the cost of installing solar from your federal taxes. Up until 2019, the credit allowed homeowners to deduct 30% of the total cost. Now, however, the tax credit is decreasing and will soon disappear. Systems installed in 2020 are eligible for a 26% tax credit. In 2021, the tax credit decreases to 22%. After that, the credit disappears for residential systems (the credit for commercial systems will remain at 10%). Use Solar for Multiple ApplicationsSolar power isn¡¯t just used to power homes. It has many applications. You can use solar to heat your pool or hot tub, power generators, charge electric vehicles, and more. Solar can also be a great option for remote homes where running power lines might be more difficult. Maintenance is EasySolar panels are made to be easy to maintain and can last up to 25 years or more. In general, rain is enough to keep them clean, but you can also clean them yourself using your garden hose a few times a year. Or, if you choose, you can hire a professional company to manage the maintenance for you. Going solar provides a multitude of amazing benefits. Whether you¡¯re looking to reduce what you pay each month on your utilities or you want to decrease your carbon footprint, going solar allows you to take advantage of so much more. |
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6 Comments
Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted 19-04-2020 01:10
Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted 17-04-2020 15:40
Hello Finn
Use of solar power has become a kind of urgency.
Thank you for sharing this.
Regards
Asmita
Posted 15-04-2020 14:33
Greetings Finn
Thank you so much for this report
Warm regards,
Sarah
Posted 13-04-2020 14:56
Hello Finn!!
I hope you are doing great!!
I enjoy going through your report!
Nowadays,solar panels are seen in most of houses which is eco-friendly.
Hope to know more from you!!
GREEN CHEERS FROM NEPAL!!
Regards,
Sonika
Posted 12-04-2020 19:58
Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted 12-04-2020 13:19