Solar Energy 101

No need for outside supply or attachment. The only cost associated with solar is the cost of installation, which can be financed should you need it.

Fossil fuel-generated electricity releases carbon dioxide and methane, two potent greenhouse gasses. Solar panels, on the other hand, have no emissions whatsoever. Widespread adoption of solar can curtail climate change. Converting to this clean, natural energy source will slash the negative impact your household or business has on the environment.

Customers who go Solar are qualified for a 30% Federal Tax Credit, in addition to any state incentives.

The sun bombards our planet with free, renewable energy each day. Nonrenewable energy production requires the burning of fossil fuels, which are known to be limited resources. This dirty energy also requires lots of water to produce electricity. By embracing solar, you are taking advantage of infinite, free energy provided by the sun and conserving water needed for the flora and fauna in your community to thrive.

Not only do you reduce the amount of electricity you must purchase from your utility company, but with solar storage, your home can continue to run during blackouts or other grid disruptions. Imagine a home that runs on electricity you generate yourself – this is the promise of solar energy.

A 2006 study found that homes with solar panels appreciated 15 percent faster than comparable homes without solar panels. A subsequent 2008 study found that homes with solar panels and energy-efficient features sold faster than homes that consumed more energy. And two 2015 studies from Berkeley National Labs found that home buyers are willing to pay about $15,000 more for a home equipped with an average-sized solar array than a comparable home without solar panels.

Recent years have seen massive strides in solar efficiency and design. The unsightly, inefficient panels of yesteryear are no more! Today solar is sleek, chic, and affordable. Communities across the US and the world at large are beginning to make moves to run themselves on solar energy. Why not join the energy movement of tomorrow, today?

If you are interested in going solar, our team of experts would love to chat! We can work with you to schedule time for an initial consultation – a process that usually takes around 30-45 minutes. Our initial consultations can be done on-site or remotely – the choice is yours!

From there, we will put together an initial proposal using measurements we take of your roof with satellite technology. During this process, we will work with you to tailor a solar system optimized to your house, consumption patterns, and long-term goals.

Get solar panels for your home or business and see savings for decades to come – schedule a consultation today!

A solar system lowers your monthly power bill. But there is a growing body of evidence that a home solar system increases the resale value of a home more than the initial investment in the system. Here are a few studies regarding the effect solar panel installation has on home values:

• Berkeley Lab found home solar increases the value of a home by $3.00 per system watt.
• Zillow says home solar increases resale value by an average of 4.1%.
• According to data assembled by the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), an average-sized solar array can increase the value of your home by approximately $15,000.

Some lenders will also include the cost of living in a home in their calculations to determine a customer’s ability to keep up with mortgage payments. Those lenders will naturally be willing to lend more money to buyers looking to purchase a solar home since living costs in those homes are lower. This makes solar homes easier to sell at a higher price.

Without any moving parts, solar panels last a very long time and require next to no maintenance. They can continue to perform for 40+ years. Their performance degrades slightly over the years, usually around 0.3% per year. Solar panels are typically warranted to perform at 80 to 85% of their nameplate-rated production capacity after 25 years.

The inverter is the only major component of a solar panel system that requires occasional maintenance. Today’s inverters are warranted for 12 to 15 years, and manufacturers are now beginning to offer extended warranties of up to 20 or 25 years.