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Benefits of Solar Energy
Benefits of Solar Energy
By installing solar panels, home and business owners can generate their own electricity at a fraction of the cost of purchasing it from the utility.
This not only reduces monthly bills but also offers price stability.
Beyond the financial benefits, solar energy also offers environmental advantages. By harnessing the power of the free sun, we can reduce the carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Also, installing solar panels can increase the value of a home on average by 4.1% according to a study conducted by Zillow, making it more attractive to potential buyers and shortening the time to sell!
Utility rates across the US have been steadily rising over the past decade, with an average increase of 20%. In contrast, the cost of residential solar panels and equipment has plummeted by 50% !
Owning a solar system and generating your own power is a financial decision, not a political one. It's about saving money, plain and simple.
Whether you're driven by environmental concerns or simply looking to cut expenses, solar power offers a practical, long-term solution.
By generating your own electricity, you can eliminate a predictable monthly expense – your electricity bill. This empowers you to take control of your energy costs and secure a more financially stable future and keep more money in your pocket over the long run.
Why Waiting Could Cost You...
Why Waiting Could Cost You...
Right now, your monopoly electric utility company can raise your rates to whatever they want with minimal governmental or federal oversight; If they doubled your rate tomorrow, what are you going to do about it? Think of it as a mortgage payment or car payment. Would you agree to those terms if you didn’t have a fixed rate?
Of course not! It’s the reason you opt in for a mortgage or car payment. It’s to have a fixed, predictable payment going towards ownership, rather than never ending rising rates that lead towards nothing other than making a utility company bolder and richer.
This is America; You own your Car, You own your House, it’s time You own your Energy.
Utility rates are on the rise and expected to double in the next 15 year and keep rising for the foreseeable future.
With an owned solar system, you generate your own power that you don't need to buy. As the rates soar, your solar system will continue to generate clean, affordable energy that can reduce your current bills by 50 - 100%.
An owned solar system can typically reduce an average household's electric bill by around $1,500 per year in the United States, with potential savings varying depending on factors like local electricity costs, roof size, sunlight exposure, and available incentives, which could result in overall savings on average of between $25,000 and $110,000 over the lifetime of the system.
How We Can Help
How We Can Help
We size a solar system to completely offset your yearly electric usage and then rather than paying your monthly electric bills for the next 5-10 years, you pay off the solar loan at a lesser monthly rate than you'd be with your previous monthly bills, then pay nothing!
Our Typical ROI period is less then 7 years to break even from your investment with our incredible pricing.
Not all homes or businesses are suitable for solar, contact today to see if it makes sense for yours
How Does a Solar Panel Work?
How Does a Solar Panel Work?
How Net Energy Metering Works
How Net Energy Metering Works
Net Metering and Time-of-Use
Net Metering and Time-of-Use
Net metering is like a scale. When your solar panels produce more electricity than you use, the scales tips in your favor. This excess electricity is sent back to the grid, and you earn credits. These credits can be used to offset the cost of electricity when your solar panels aren't producing enough, like at night or on cloudy days. The goal with solar is that the scale is always in your favor and never tips toward the electric utilities. This can be accomplished several ways:
With a Battery Backup or Non-Backup System, you can charge the batteries up during the day while pulling power directly from the solar energy, then at night switch to over the stored energy from the battery instead of pulling any power in from the grid and getting charged for peak time usage.
We can also slightly oversize the solar energy system if not using any batteries to allow some flexibility in your energy routine while still offseting annual usage.
Time-of-Use rates mean that the cost of electricity changes throughout the day. It's usually cheaper during off-peak hours and more expensive during peak hours. This is because the demand for electricity is higher during peak times, so the utility company charges more.
Tracking the time the power is consumed is the primary function of the new smart meters vs. the old version that just tracked total amount used per day.
You are automatically enrolled in a Time-Of-Use plan when you switch to solar by your utility. There are typically two options: TOU-A & TOU-B:
TOU-A:
This plan has peak hours from 3–8 PM.
It also has a baseline allowance, which can make it more economical for customers with relatively low monthly electricity use.
TOU-B:
This plan has peak hours from 4–9 PM on weekdays.
It offers lower prices before 4 PM and after 9 PM on weekdays, and during all hours on weekends and most holidays.
(TOU rates and exact peak hours vary by region and utility company.)
How to save power during peak times with a Time Of Use plan:
Use demanding appliances during off-peak hours: Try to do your laundry, dishes, and other energy-intensive tasks when electricity is cheaper.
Shift your usage time: If possible, schedule your appliances to run during off-peak hours. For example, set your EV charger to start late at night.
Be mindful of lighting: Turn off lights when you're not using them, and consider using LED bulbs that use 75% less power vs incandescents.
Use fans instead of air conditioning: Circulating fans and evaporative coolers use typically 1/5 - 1/4 less energy than air conditioners & AHUs.
Unplug electronics: Even when turned off, many electronics still can draw power. Unplug them when they're not in use or put them on a smart switch.
By understanding net metering and time-of-use rates, you can maximize the benefits of your solar system and save money on your electricity bill.
Solar Facts you Probably Didn't Know!
Solar Facts you Probably Didn't Know!
Did you know in the Northern Hemisphere the ideal placement for solar panels is an azimuth of 180° (South) BUT in the Southern Hemisphere they're placed at 0° (North) for ideal sun access?
This is due to the different position and direction of the sun in countries like Australia vs the USA.
Also In the USA, the current adoption rate for solar energy is 5%, 12.5% in Germany, 22.5% in Japan and 30% in Australia. The expected adoption rate for solar in the US by 2030 is projected at 30%
The more you know! More interesting trivia below provided by Solar Energy Industries Association ⬇️
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