| If you're still thinking twice about setting up that home | | | | source of power. |
| solar power system that you've heard so much | | | | 6. Receive up to 30% in Tax Credits |
| about? Listed below are the top ten benefits of | | | | The federal government also provides up to 30% of |
| powering your home using solar energy. | | | | tax credits for consumers who install solar energy |
| 1. Reduced Electric Costs | | | | systems (and other residential renewable energy |
| Solar power for houses can significantly reduce your | | | | systems) up to December 31, 2016. |
| total electric and heating costs every year. An efficient | | | | 7. Technology has improved Over the Years |
| and well-built system can even provide 100% of your | | | | There is a whole industry behind residential solar |
| home's power needs, giving you the freedom to go | | | | energy systems thereby driving prices to competitive |
| "off-grid". | | | | levels. Also, the technology has made many leaps of |
| 2. Save more by "Selling back" Power | | | | progress over the years. This means affordable yet |
| In fact, many residential solar power systems are so | | | | efficient solar energy supplies and equipments. |
| efficient that they even produce surplus power. You | | | | 8. The Technology Pays for Itself |
| can sell this surplus back to the grid of your power | | | | Think of the systems that provide solar power for |
| company, saving you even more money! | | | | houses as an investment. Once installed the savings |
| 3. Reduces Your Carbon Footprint | | | | you get pays for whatever costs you incurred to |
| Solar power is absolutely clean. By using solar energy | | | | setup the system many times over in the long run. |
| you are helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So | | | | 9. Reduced Susceptibility to Power Outages |
| you know your helping the fight against global warming. | | | | Since you have the ability to go partially or fully off-grid, |
| 4. Minimal Maintenance Costs | | | | your house will be less impacted by power outages |
| Once the system is setup, solar power for houses | | | | and power surges. |
| costs very little to maintain. Solar cells can last a | | | | 10. Increases Your Home's Market/ Resale Value |
| lifetime and there are no moving parts to replace or | | | | A good reason to consider home solar energy |
| repair as well. | | | | systems is because it actually increases the value of |
| 5. Tap into an Inexhaustible Source of Energy | | | | your home. People would find houses with fixed or |
| The sun will continue to shine for the next 5 billion | | | | even zero electric costs extremely attractive places |
| years, so you are assured of a virtually unlimited | | | | to live in. |