Top 5 Reasons to Install Solar Panels in Your New House

Posted on August 25th, 2010 by Paulina Aguilera

One of the best parts about moving to a new house or apartment is the complete freedom you have in setting it up the way you want. Use your pending relocation as a way to reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by installing solar panels.

The cost of solar panels has been reduced significantly over the past couple of decades. The initial costs have plummeted by about 40%, making the use of photovoltaic cells a financially viable option for any household. Even if you’re in an apartment, you can still harness the power of the sun to provide you with energy.

Here are the top five reasons why you should look into solar panels for your new home:

1. The taxman will thank you. Installing solar panels will give you access to tax incentives and rebates. At the federal level, you can receive up to 30% in rebates of what your initial cost was. Excess power generated from the sun that isn’t used by your household can be sold back to your utility company in a process known as “net metering.” Saving money is always a great reason to go green.
2. Photovoltaic cells require zero use of fossil fuels, making them the cleanest forms of energy production on the planet. Plus, for the next several billion years or so, you can rely on the sun always being there for your energy use. Unlimited access to clean, pure energy is a beautiful thing!Have a clean conscience from your clean energy production.
3. You can install as you go. There’s no need to blow all your savings on your solar panel project. You can install panels when your finances allow, and slowly take yourself off the grid in pieces.
4. Solar panels last a long time. In fact, they are built to withstand extreme conditions, like hurricanes and blizzards, and can typically last anywhere from 20 to 30 years. That’s 30 years of uninterrupted solar power fueling your appliances. You will definitely see a return of your investment within a couple of years of installation.
5. You can store energy for later. A solar capacitor can be purchased to store unused energy in the event of emergencies and power outages. That way, even if you’ve gone off the grid completely, you can still have energy for your home.

If you want more information on installing solar panels, and where you can go to find affordable panels, visit these two Websites: Solar Panel Info and EnviroHub.

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