Why use Solar Energy?

Fluctuating electricity and natural gas prices, climate change and environmental pollution, and reliable access to fuel supplies are often cited as the basis for a growing interest in energy conservation and the use of alternative energy resources, especially renewable energy. There is no doubt of the magnitude of renewable energy resources; the energy av ailable from the sun in just one day is sufficient to supply society’s energy demands for many years. Nevertheless, harnessing this energy at a reasonable cost and efficiency has been challenging. We are in a unique time however, where the use of solar, wind, and geothermal renewable resources are not only possible, but in some cases, the most cost-effective energy sources. In the very least, the technologies utilizing renewable resources are technically feasible, mature, and widely available.

Financially.

Americans use 25% of the world’s oil production daily. The world is running out of oil and energy costs will only continue to go up. Fixing the cost of your energy needs is a smart investment when compared to the inevitable rise in energy costs.  Solar energy systems have never been more affordable and with local, state and federal programs to help defer installation costs they have never made more financial sense.

Globally.

Climate change is a serious problem affecting all of us.  Our current carbon dioxide emission levels are causing global warming and are unsustainable for the planet. Clean, free and unlimited solar energy is energy generated with no pollution, no emissions, and no waste. With net-metering, affordable solar technology and a willingness to change it is possible, right now, to increase the energy efficiency of your home and achieve net-zero fossil fuel consumption, reducing your carbon footprint in a meaningful way.

Socially.

The debate over the politics of oil is currently a hot topic in the public forum. As this resource becomes more scarce the repercussions will become more pronounced and have a greater impact on our daily lives. Local, decentralized energy production is the key to our energy independence and security.