The world has an energy choice to make

Many ecologically minded people are questioning when lawmakers in the United States will wake up to the emerging climate crisis the world is facing. Instead of embracing common sense energy policies, the Trump administration continues to deny that global warming is a problem. The worldwide shift to solar power is not affecting the current administration's energy plans. Even in today’s world where news reports of climate change seem to be everywhere, fossil fuels continue to be the world’s number one source of energy. Fortunately, due to numerous progressive people, renewable energy is experiencing accelerated growth. In several countries, renewable energy is the clear leader and quickly overtaking fossil fuels as the prime energy source. Despite being a non-renewable source, there is still a somewhat high demand for fossil fuels due to their affordability and reliability. From heating and lighting homes to fueling vehicles, fossil fuels play an important role in energy production and the global economy. But short-sighted and exploitative individuals continue to press for expanded oil drilling in extremely sensitive areas, even though the demand for this energy is being replaced by alternative energy sources.

Incentives are making solar power an easier energy option

In order to encourage the appropriation of renewable energy sources, governments have instituted tax credits for solar and wind energy, which until recently, were far more costly than their fossil fuel equivalents. Thankfully, due to increased production, government subsidies and growing environmental anxieties, the prices of solar and wind production have decreased. In fact, some exchanges produce renewable energy cheaper than fossil fuels. Currently, wind energy is mostly used for commercial purposes, such as wind farms, but solar energy has both commercial and residential uses

Fossil fuels are almost gone

Industry authorities estimate that fossil fuels will be depleted within the next five or six decades. While sources of coal, natural gas, and crude oil continue to be exhausted, consumption of fossil fuels has not. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that fossil fuel production and consumption rose to 70 quadrillion and 80 quadrillion British thermal units (BTUs) in 2014 from 62 quadrillions and 77 quadrillions respective BTUs in 2012. This represents a three percent rise in fossil fuel consumption over a two-year span. Considering all energy origins, fossil fuels trump alternative energy and nuclear power. In 2014, fossil fuels accounted for over 80% of the energy used while renewable energy consumed a mere ten percent.  Not only are fossil fuels nonrenewable, but they are also a cause of several extremely hazardous environmental effects.  Burning fossil fuels is the leading generator of anthropogenic CO2, which has contributed greatly to climate change. Some of these effects include global warming, swiftly melting ice in the Arctic, rising sea levels and decreased crop yields. While the U.S. foolishly spends over $1 trillion annually on fossil fuels, the unhealthy effects from burning them continue to add to our economic distress. In 2009, it was estimated that the costs of burning fossil fuels in the U.S. were $120 billion a year in health costs mainly due to air pollution. Research demonstrates air pollution in Europe is responsible for economic costs of $1.6 trillion a year in preventable diseases and premature deaths.  Analyzing the combined expenditures on fossil fuels, health care costs, and environmental degradation, it is calculated the real cost of fossil fuels is $5.3 trillion a year globally.

There has never been a better time to install a solar energy system!

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.

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