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Solar Energy
Solar Panels for Your Home
- Having solar panels on your house can decrease your carbon footprint by an average of 35,180 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, which is equivalent to planting 88 tree
- Solar panels can cost on average 17,000
- Can increase a home's resale value by about $5.50 per watt
- Over 17,000 dollars can be added to your home's value with a 3.1 kW system
- The home may also sell up to 15% faster with solar panels
- You have the possibility to lower your electric bill by about 50% or even get rid of it all together
- By switching to solar energy you can help conserve over 16,000 gallons of water per year
Disclaimer:
- may need to get permits
- roof size will determine if solar panels can be placed
- Sunlight is needed almost year round so nothing can obstruct panels ex: snow is a no go
- May take months before installation of solar panels takes place
- Probably will need to hire a professional to install
- Can cost thousands more than the average
- produces many greenhouse gases while being made
- They require rare materials found in nature