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1. You Save Money
You can save around $100 per month on energy bills by going solar. The US National average shows a savings of $50,000.00 over 25 years!
2, Savings Start Immediately
You can finance your panels in a number of diffent ways, inluding lease or loan. If you choose the lease option, you pay a third party of the enrgy generated by your array and have the option to buy out the lease or to terminate at the end of the contract. Even with this, there is still a savings over traditional utility payments.
3. You Increase the Value of Your Home
Because homes with solar have lower energy bills, they are attractive to most buyers. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has reported a 20% increase in how quickly a home with solar sells when compared to one without. The average increase in value ranges from 15%-22% depending on the state.
4. There Are Lots of Incentives
As of 2025, both homeowners and businesses can claim 30% of their solar costs as a tax credit. There is no cap, no limit! However, this only applies to solar purchases, not leases. Make sure to consult with your installer and tax professional to get all the details.
5. It’s a Secure Investment
Energy companies often fluctuate their prices and fees, and it seems to get worse with every passing year. Your solar will provide predicatable energy costs for at least 20 years.
6. Performance is Guaranteed
Modern solar manufacturers include some of the best warranty coverage of any industry. For solar panels, 25 years or more is the new norm. String inverters, 10-20 years depending on brand. For microinverters you are looking at 25-30 years. Prior to picking your solar installation, make sure you fullu understand the warranty covereage of all major components.
7. Conservation of the Earth
By using solar you are doing your own part to conserve natural resources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Your decision to invest in solar reduces the impact of your family’s carbon footprint.
8. You Protect Yourself from Disaster
There are a multitde of scenaios that could leave you without power. Having solar, especially when coupled with a battery and/or generator, is your lifeline to preserving the most important functions of your home. Whether it be a simple power outage, a long term grid-down, or the Zombie Apocalypse, having solar power will help you get through it with minimal pain.
