Renewable power and pollution

The future of renewable energy is now. Due to falling costs of solar materials, the average homeowner and small business would be foolish to not entertain the possibility of installing solar panels. Although solar power has been available for decades, the technology has only recently achieved mainstream acceptance and attracted the interest of large utility companies. On a per-kilowatt basis, solar power remains expensive relative to conventional sources of energy like coal and natural gas. However, solar ’s overall cost continues to shrink at a rapid rate. As solar power becomes an increasingly important part of the country’s energy policy it’s worth taking a look at some major benefits of solar power.

Financial incentives from government and solar installers

State agencies, the federal government, and other agencies offer attractive subsidies for private individuals who install solar panels or solar heating devices in their homes or businesses. In some areas, helpful subsidies may be available for businesses as well. In general, these incentives allow solar power users to claim tax credits in proportion to the amount of power capacity that they install on their property. This reduces solar power start-up costs and boosts the profitability of the technology.

Minimal environmental impact

Although the manufacturing of solar panels does require some raw materials and energy, solar power’s environmental impact is negligible. The technology produces none of the carbon, methane or particulate emissions that fossil fuels emit, and it doesn’t require large-scale mining or drilling operations. Since panel arrays can be placed on rooftops or in isolated desert areas, solar power’s physical footprint is normally manageable as well.

Geopolitical benefits

Dependence on foreign sources of energy has made the United States more vulnerable to corrupt regimes around the world. The United States’ reliance on unstable or hostile countries to supply oil, gas and other energy resources has caused plenty of trouble. Indeed, the country’s political and business leaders are often forced to make questionable compromises with shady parties in order to guarantee steady energy imports. Because all of the solar power that the United States needs can be generated within the country’s own borders, the technology has the potential to eliminate this dangerous reliance on other countries. Ultimately, such a development could increase the economic and physical security of every American citizen.

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. It tells you how much solar power you need, and how much you can save.

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