When is the right time to purchase a solar energy system? (Part II) - www.micronesiarenewableenergy.com

LET’S face it. Prices for fossil fuel are never going to decrease to what they were in 80s or even the early 2000s.

Time is working against us. Installing a solar energy system is more affordable than it’s ever been. When you choose to install solar power, you’re not only making a good choice for the environment, but you’re going to save money on your electric bill.

Last week we discussed several reasons to install an energy system today versus tomorrow, and here are a few more reasons:

• Why put off what you can do today? Save cash on your electricity immediately. Think about how much you pay monthly for electricity. Would you like to cut you power bill in half or maybe even eliminate it altogether? Although there is an initial cash outlay up front, you will begin receiving a return on your investment as quickly as the system is turned on.
• Be among the first to beat the increasing electricity prices. The need to upgrade or replace the existing aging infrastructure, the rise in fuel costs, and implementation of new technology all have a cost associated with it which will be passed onto us, the consumer. Buying a system today to meet 100 percent of your electricity needs hypothetically will put more money back in your pocket as prices increase annually.
• Increase the value of your home. The demand for greener homes in real estate market is increasing; most homebuyers will pay more for energy-efficient features. Even if you are not looking to sell in the near future, solar systems have longevity. You can reap the benefits from the system now while giving it the selling edge in the future.
• Helps the economy. Purchasing a system today creates local green jobs, supports local renewable energy companies, and providers.
• The environment needs our help now. With talks of the effects of climate change and its potential danger, if you install a solar system now, you can do your part and substantially reduce your carbon footprint for a cleaner future for you and your children.

If these reasons do not convince you consider this: A typical 8KW solar energy installation avoids 209 tons of carbon dioxide emissions in one year. This installation is equal to planting 63 acres of trees, removing 40 cars off the road, and not driving 505,000 miles annually. Every kilowatt-hour of clean energy produced is one less kilowatt-hour of energy that needs to be generated through coal fired generation

Be the leader in your community. Start the trend and install a solar or renewable energy source today. You will be one of the first to start a clean energy revolution and save money.

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Tracy Voacolo is the president of Micronesia Renewable Energy. She has more than 20 years of experience in the renewable energy industry. Tracy can be contacted at info[at]micronesiarenewableenergy.com.

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