Now more than ever, we have heard the word “solar” bouncing around, along with other words like “eco-friendly”, “climate change”, and “environment”. The reason is because the Earth’s temperature is slowly rising, along with the production of greenhouse gases.
These and many more reasons are causing disastrous consequences, such as extreme weather, abnormal temperatures for the seasons, loss of species, and overall deteriorating the health of the earth. It may seem like there isn’t much we can do, but don’t lose hope yet! Switching to solar is an easy way to help the environment. Here are 3 things solar panels do to help mitigate climate change.
Saves You Money on Your Electricity Bill
This isn’t the first thing people think of when they hear about solar, but it should be. When solar is installed in your home, your house will take the electricity produced from the panels, rather than from the electricity provided from your utility company. Your meter for utilities will not be running, so you will be paying significantly less to power your home. It’s a win-win!
Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Typically in the U.S, fossil fuels are the main source of energy for a home or company. Burning these fossil fuels contributes to the temperature of the earth rising and emitting greenhouse gases. With solar, clean electricity is made because the panels are powered by the sun! Nothing needs to burn or be produced, and greenhouse gas emissions will decline.
Produces Renewable Energy
Because solar relies on the sun, it is considered a renewable energy source because it will never run out of the energy it needs to run. Nonrenewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels, will eventually run out and won’t be an option anymore. It’s important to make the switch so we can all have energy for life!
These three reasons only scratch the surface for why solar is great. Convinced? Check out our website here. Schedule an appointment with our solar expert today!