Solar Energy Advantages:

1. It’s free: Solar energy is free, but only after your initial investment, which can be extremely expensive. It takes the average homeowner approximately 10 to 12 years to regain their initial investment through the savings they receive on their energy bills.

In addition, there are several incentives available through the federal government. DSIRE offers information on financial and regulatory incentives to promote renewable energy technologies. The website for DSIRE is: http://www.dsireusa.org/

2. Solar Energy is environmentally friendly: This is very true. Solar energy is a clean, renewable resource that will not pollute the air, or water supply, as it does not produce waste such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, or mercury like other traditional forms of energy do. Which also means that solar energy will not contribute to global warming, acid rain, or smog.

3. Nearly zero-energy and zero-energy homes: This means that solar energy can be used to offset utility-supplied energy consumption or can be a homes sole energy source. When solar energy is used to offset utility-supplied energy, the solar system usually is connected to a meter that allows for the excess amount of solar energy to be shared with the utility company. This method not only reduces energy bills, but also will supply your home with electricity during times when the amount of solar energy is low. These systems are said to be “on a grid.”

4. By using Solar Energy we reduces our dependence on foreign oil. Therefore, our energy supply will not be drastically affected by natural disasters or international events.

5. Little to no maintenance: Solar power systems are virtually maintenance free and have been proven to last for decades. In addition, these systems are quite, do not have any moving parts, and do not produce any odors.

	Created by Robert Casey over 8 years ago

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