Energy is one thing that is constantly in demand. We wake up to an alarm clock, charged or powered by electricity. We prepare food, kept cold and then heated by energy. We commute and communicate, live and learn all thanks to the use of power. Some use more, some use less, but just about everyone with access to it has created a lifestyle that centers around the use of energy to complete daily tasks.
With this constant demand, there’s a constant search for a constant supply. There are a handful of renewable energy resources that are in use today–like hydroelectricity, wind energy and solar power, to name a few. The source that seems to be the most accessible for the average person is solar power.
Solar power allows for the harnessing of the sun’s energy in a way that transforms it directly into usable, sustainable energy. This accessibility comes with the fact that anyone who owns a home, a building, or even land, can have a solar energy system installed on their own personal roof or have it mounted on the ground. This grants the average person the ability to participate in this new movement of clean energy by owning all the required equipment to generate power from the sun. This sustainable power source, however, isn’t just about “going green.” There’s much more to it than the important benefits of generating and using renewable energy. For many, the choice to go solar is often a simple business decision. Here’s why:
Each month, customers of respective power companies are making payments for the rights to use energy in their homes and businesses. These rates are based on demand, cost of generation and many other factors. As these factors change, so do the monthly rates. It’s very likely that this monthly rate will steadily increase by a small percentage each year. 4% annually doesn’t seem like much, but when that turns into an additional hundreds of dollars spent for the same level of usage, it can have a huge impact. Try and think of what you pay for power each month (x). You are essentially just giving that money away, just to use a microwave, enjoy air conditioning and have lights on in your home. Those things are important, and often necessary, but that money never comes back to you.
Instead of paying that monthly amount for years and watching the rate just increase overtime, solar energy offers an end in sight. You’re paying about the same amount monthly, but the difference is that the money isn’t just lining your landlord’s pockets–it’s allowing you to own your solar system after just a handful of years. And, once your system is paid off, your power bill is completely nonexistent. At that point, you’ve eliminated an expense and turned it into an investment.
Solar Power isn’t just about clean energy, it’s about choosing a path that leads to financial ease. The perks of clean energy are important and can have a major impact on the environment, but taking a look at the numbers only adds to the perks. Solar energy will save you money and make you money. That’s why it’s a business decision–and probably the easiest one you’ll ever have to make.
If you’re curious about whether or not your home qualifies for solar, send us your information! We’d love to send one of your professionals to take a look at your home and walk you through your options.