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Did you know that the price of electricity is increasing or has an "escalation" ***LINK??*** of 4-6% each year depending on where you live? That means that if the average American’s electric bill today is $100, it will be $287 in 25 years!
Here are a few benefits of installing a solar roofing system today:
1. Save Hundreds or Even Thousands of Dollars - A recent study shows that a solar system installation can save a homeowner $47 to $190 a month.That equates to $564 to $2,280 each year! With the average pricing for solar systems at $6,000-$25,000, most systems will pay for themselves in 8-11 years, leaving you with a lifetime of savings.
2. Federal Tax Credit Solar power may be a new concept to consider, but did you know the United States government is already on board? In fact, the government offers a 30% federal solar tax credit to both residential and commercial properties, and many state governments offer additional tax credits as well. Keep in mind that the federal tax credit will expire December 31, 2016, after which the credit will drop to 10% for commercial systems and be eliminated for residential systems. A 30% tax credit may not seem like much now — but come tax season, it will be the cherry on top of the monthly energy savings you’ll already be enjoying. **** so you’re saying residential homeowners will NOT receive a tax break?? Only commercial businesses will receive a 10% break? ****
3. Invest in Your Home A recent study by the Department of Energy showed that prospective home buyers are willing to pay a premium of $15,000 for a home equipped with an average-sized solar system. The average solar system uses 3,600 watts, which means you can anticipate an additional $4 in home resale value per watt. Considering the cost per watt today is around $3, and is expected to drop even more in the future, solar energy will continue to be a smart investment for your home.
4. Save the Environment A single solar system installation offsets 178 tons of carbon dioxide over 30 years, which is the equivalent of planting 10 football fields full of trees. That may not seem like much — until you compare that to the majority of our energy currently dependent on electricity generated by oil and coal, which contribute to devastating global warming effects. Instead of burning fossil fuels that slowly destroy the Earth’s ozone layer (which protects ice caps from melting, among other things), solar energy uses energy that is already present and does not harm the environment.
5. Enjoy Energy Security Generators can break, fossil fuels can be depleted, and utility companies can dissolve. The sun, on the other hand, is not going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, the sun provides roughly four million tons of energy every second — and humankind uses only .0001% of that amount in global energy consumption. Solar panels require only a miniscule piece of that solar energy surplus to power your home, which means you never need to worry about it running out.
6. Decrease Your Energy Reliance Sustainable and renewable energy creates an independence from expensive energy providers. Unlike a local utility provider, the sun will never increase its rates. In the past two years, the United States has experienced a 3.2% average increase of residential electricity prices. If these trends continue, it may be wise to consider solar energy. You can even sell your surplus energy back to the grid, flipping the script on who’s reliant on whom.
Start taking advantage of these solar power benefits today. To calculate how much solar panels could save you, use a solar cost calculator. The calculator can tell you what your 25-year return on investment could be, as well as the installation’s break-even point.