 Some of the benefits of solar energy include:
- Quick payback and long-term savings
- Protection against rising electric rates
- Generous incentives from the State and Federal Government
- LEED Ratings (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) that serve as the independent third-party certification program and benchmark for green design and construction
- Better for the environment
You can start saving, reducing or even virtually eliminating your electric bill immediately! When you think about saving money related to electricity, it is important to understand the terminology used. Electric energy is measured in kilowatts. What is a kilowatt? An easy way to explain it is that when you use electricity for one hour, you use 1,000 kilowatt hours or 1kWH. Your utility bill usually shows that you are charged for the kilowatt-hours you use. The average residential rate is 9.4 cents per kWh. A typical US household consumes about 11,000 kWh per year, costing an average of $1,034. (Source: US Department of Energy)
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Some of the benefits of solar energy include: