Why Solar Energy is Still the Top Choice

Solar energy is still on the rise, but many people are still insisting it’s nothing but a current fad that will go away sooner rather than later. Many people still believe it to be a waste of money and buy into the common myths about solar that have been debunked time and time again. Today, we’re going to discuss why solar energy is not only not just a fad, but also why it’s still the number one choice when it comes to where you should be getting your energy.

Solar Energy Saves You Money

A common reason people think solar energy is just a fad is that they think it's too expensive to be sustainable. In reality, the savings you get from going solar are far greater than the initial cost, and you’ll end up avoiding the ever-rising utility prices that come from staying with traditional energy.

Solar Energy is Renewable

Unlike with fossil fuels, solar energy is renewable energy. You’ll be helping reduce the effects of climate change the second you make the switch and you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint, for the benefit of the entire world.

It Will Increase the Value of Your Home

If you have solar panels installed on your home when you sell it, you can raise the value of the home. Especially if they’re still fairly new. People will be more likely to buy your home if it has solar panels on it since they won’t have to pay for any of those installation costs themselves, and you can simply work that into the asking price of your home.

Avoid Disruptions

One great thing about solar energy that many people don’t even think about is that things like blackouts and wires being knocked down by trees can be avoided. Because of a battery, you can keep your lights on even when the rest of your neighborhood is in the darkness.

There is also the fact that your energy source comes directly from your roof. This means that if any transmission failures are befalling the rest of your neighborhood, you’ll have nothing to worry about, as you’ll be getting your energy directly from the source.

Solar Energy is Creating Jobs

As the demand for solar energy continues to rise, so, too, does job creation. As more and more installers, salesmen, and marketing people are needed to satisfy the needs of the solar industry, more and more jobs are created all the time. With an industry still in its early life, this will lead to substantial job creation in the long term. By going solar, you are contributing to that job creation.

Tax Credits and Rebates

Here’s one distinct advantage of solar energy: tax credits and rebates. But you’ll want to get on them fast and install solar quickly as they are fading out as time goes on. For example, the federal tax incentive is currently at 30%, but it’s going to keep going down every year until 2022 when it’s slated to be completely gone.

Easy Maintenance

Another attractive thing about solar that a lot of people aren’t aware of is how easy it is to maintain. You get the energy directly from the sun, and the panels don’t need much more than a regular cleaning and some inspections throughout its lifetime. They’ll last anywhere from 20 to 35 years and will be super easy to take care of throughout that time.

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