6 Reasons to Go Solar

Mar 11, 2011 | Solar & Renewables

Snapshot

There are so many great reasons to go solar, from cutting your electric bill to cutting your greenhouse gas emissions. See below for some reasons why your neighbors are going solar.

The Details

GOOD for your pocket book
Buying or leasing a solar system locks in your electricity rate for 20-25 years. Suppose your solar cost and electricity cost are the same today and electricity rates grow 6 percent per year. In 10 years, your electricity rates will have risen by a total of 80 percent, but you'll still be paying today's price for your solar electricity!

LOTS of money available
Often up to 50 percent of the cost of your solar system can be offset through local, state and federal rebates and tax incentives. That is tons of free money! But you need to act fast because these programs are popular and often run out of funds. Check out our Rebate Center for programs in your area.
 

SOLAR adds to your home's value
Solar finance experts suggest that every $1 of electricity you offset with solar adds $20 to your home's value. Solar will also help your home sell faster! (See the article on how solar systems fare in when a home sells, "Solar for Free" , for more information.)

RELIABLE
Solar panels require little or no upkeep, rarely break or wear out, and can last up to 25 years. Inverters have a slightly shorter lifespan than panels, but only need to be replaced every 10-15 years. You can avoid maintenance entirely through a lease contract where the financing partner pays for all the upkeep.

GOOD for the environment
Help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Traditional power plants create electricity by burning coal and other fossil fuels, which emit toxic gases - a primary source of pollution and global warming. Creating electricity with solar eliminates this pollution.

GOOD for our national security
By reducing our reliance on fossil fuels from abroad, we will create a more stable, self-sufficient energy supply and a more secure country.


Take Action!

Thinking of going solar? WattzOn can help. Here are your steps:
1) Check out our solar calculator to find out your monthly electricity bill savings with solar.
2) Learn more at "Is Solar Right for Me?"
3) Call WattzOn! We're happy to talk through solar with you, and connect you to a qualified and vetted solar installer.

Want to talk about solar in your home? Have questions? Speak with a WattzOn Solar Energy Consultant. It's free. Call 1-800-314-5997

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