Our utility bills, on the other hand, have continued to climb upwards and in the United States, they’ve increased by at least 15% in the last ten years and they continue to rise! The sunlight is free, everywhere, and easy to harness, so why would you limit the savings that you can have, especially because solar is becoming cheaper and more efficient every year?

Solar panels have dropped in price by about 45% in the last decade, and they continue on that path. Think about all the money you could save on utilities!

Depending on your state, you can save $15,000-$30,000 on electricity over 20 years. Like with most environmentally conscious decisions, we don’t see the result immediately, but over time and with consistent effort we can see huge changes that make a world of difference. You’ll be going green in more ways than one!

Buyers across the country are willing to pay on average an extra $15,000 on homes with solar, and that’s just to start, but there isn’t a set number that your property will increase by, though some have tried the following equation: $20 of value for every $1 saved on annual utility bills. According to the Appraisal Journal, this is a common way that homes with solar have been appraised, but it is not certain because of the buyer’s possible perception. Naturally, some will see solar as more valuable than others, so it depends on your buyer and how they view renewable energy and lower utility bills, because everyone has their preferences.

Since 2010, the solar workforce has increased by over 120%, and 2016 was the third consecutive year that solar employment grew by about 20%.
In 2020, the US solar industry employed over 230,000 Americans even amongst the global pandemic, and it is on track to reach 400,000 jobs in the solar energy industry by 2030. The solar workforce is also one of the most diverse of all workforces, with women at almost three times the rate of the overall construction industry, Hispanic and Latinx about 3% above the national average, and other demographics hitting an all-time high in the industry.

Especially those that are nonrenewable, because we want to avoid those as much as we possibly can. If you’re creating your own energy by using sunlight, that’s that much less energy that needs to be imported and that much more that the United States is producing on its own. Plus, the sunlight is free, and it ends up costing everyone less money because we don’t have to worry about importing fees and whatnot. What a great way to show support to your nation and its people and ideals, while helping the earth stay safe and clean.

Think about that on a larger scale—most systems have 20-25 panels, each creating 20 times less carbon dioxide emissions than energy from burning coal. That difference is enormous, with about 1,000g of CO2 versus 20,000g of CO2. Reducing these emissions is wildly important for the future of our planet, because without conscious change, the earth will continue to be filled with greenhouse gases and emissions that could easily be avoided.

If you notice your panels are covered in a couple layers of dirt, dust, or a hoard of leaves, simply hop up on a ladder and hose them off lightly, and they’ll be good as new. The panels create a bit of heat in their energy production, so if there’s snow, it’ll melt faster than the snow on your roof and leave your panels in the clear once again.

More and more people are seeing the financial and conscious benefits of investing in solar panels for their homes, and there are several companies that have invested in solar as well, including Google, Apple, Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Disney! More people are seeing not only the personal benefits but the worldwide change that happens when people make the decision to join the movement.

There is no better time than now to become part of the furiously growing industry that is changing the world, one home at a time.

Having a federal tax incentive is a huge boost to some, and it’s not very complicated to go through, so anyone that has solar that takes advantage of this would agree that it’s another great addition to all the awesome reasons to go solar!

Rain is a great way to get your panels a free wash from dust and debris that might be in the way of your PV panels’ access to light. If you’re in a pretty dry place, there’s easy maintenance as described above. No matter the heat, cold, rain, or shine, the panels are efficient and work well without much change in their energy production and electricity capacities. Going solar isn’t something anyone should go into without knowing this important information, and we are here to help you with any other questions you might have about benefits or any of the potential costs. We are all for you doing what is best for you, and with these benefits in mind, you can truly make an informed decision.