Residential Solar Installation
Show your neighbors just how serious you are about our environment! Not only will you save money every month, but Solar creates no pollution and uses no water to operate. This renewable energy source is the perfect choice for Arizonans. The current utility and government incentives have made installing a solar system more easy and cost effective than ever before.
Conventional fuel sources such as oil have created a myriad of environmental problems such as global warming, acid rain, smog, pollution, and the loss of natural resources. Photovoltaic systems do not pose any of these environmental problems. The amount of sunlight that falls on the earth’s surface is 35,000 times the amount of total energy used by humans. The silicon cell manufactured from one ton of sand can produce as much energy as burning 500,000 tons of coal.
PV Systems can be configured in many different ways. The easiest and most cost efficient is the “grid-tied” system that sells energy directly back to the utility company without the need for storage batteries. These assemblies are reliable and extremely durable. There are no moving parts and the solar modules are warranted for a minimum of 25 years.
Many PV customers cite their independence or partial independence from the utility company as the primary motivation for this new technology. Certainly a PV System can help insulate you from exploding energy costs in the future. Combining the utility rebates with the Federal and State tax credits makes solar a very wise and affordable investment.
Increase Your Homes Value
According to a study by ICF Consulting which was funded by the Housing and Urban Development Department and the EPA, a savings of $1 per year on energy costs can add up to $20 to your homes value. This means that a savings of even $1,000 per year can increase your homes value by as much as $20,000. The logic is that if the more money you save on utility bills, the more money you can afford to pay towards a mortgage payment.
The other thing to keep in mind is that solar energy systems actually appreciate in value because as energy costs increase, your annual energy savings also increases. If energy costs go up by 5% a year then your homes resale value can also go up by 5% a year. This makes a solar energy system one of the best investments you can make in your home!