The advantages of solar energy are extensive. Whether your priority is to save money on your electric bill, benefit from the long-term financial benefits of a solar electric system, or simply do your part to help the environment and create a less polluted future, solar energy does it all.
It silently converts the sun's energy into electricity for use in your home, without pollution or suffering losses from transmission lines.
For every dollar saved by generating electricity from your solar system, it adds over $20 in value to your home (based on the National Home Appraisal Institute). A solar system that saves $2,000 in electricity each year will add over $40,000 to the value of the home. * A solar system will NOT increase your property taxes!
Using electricity generated by solar avoids the need to use fossil fuels. Much of the electricity consumed in New Jersey is generated by burning coal causing emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, sulfur dioxide, and small amounts of mercury and cadmium. These pollutants contribute to global warming and are detrimental to the health of the community.
The sun is an infinite source of power that rises every day. Sunlight is one of the most abundant sources of renewable energy on the earth and provides more energy than our planet could ever use.
If you want to make your neighborhood greener, lead by example. Installing solar panels on your house and showing your neighbors how they work might encourage them to do the same. At the very least, it will get people talking and help renewable energy become more reputable by current and future generations.
The savings achieved by generating your own electricity plus the generous incentives from the state and federal governments yield a return on your investment within 5 years and will pay dividends for 30+ years! It's much more secure than any stock market performance!
The national electrical grid infrastructure is aging and is vulnerable to damage from storms, brown-outs, and overloading due to the increased use of electricity in our homes and factories. Generating electricity at home relieves the grid to supply that electricity. As the need for electricity increases, it's in the best interest of homeowners to generate their own electricity in order to avoid future power flow problems.
