As March arrives, the cloudy and cold weather starts to give way to sunshine. Not only is the sun a welcome sight, but it also provides welcome relief from high utility bills. And harnessing sunlight to save energy is easier than you think.
Solar makes more sense than ever.
Energy costs aren't going down anytime soon(1). As utility bills continue to rise, solar energy makes more and more sense. In fact, a solar energy system can substantially lower home energy costs, and a home's carbon footprint, without sacrificing comfort.
Solar solutions are growing.
The past few years have shown that solar use is growing like never before. Last year, 36% of all new electrical generation capacity was from solar energy. In fact, there are now enough solar generating facilities in place to power nearly 4 million homes(2). And it's not just large-scale commercial solar facilities that are growing in number.
In the third quarter of last year, a new solar installation was completed an average of every 3 minutes. Installations in homes made up the majority of those projects, growing by 58% over the previous year.(3)
Lower prices, greater opportunity to save.
Solar energy is becoming more affordable every year. Since 2010, the average price of a photovoltaic solar panel has dropped by 63%, while the price for a complete, installed system has dropped by more than 10%(4).
Extra power always goes to good use.
Once your SunSource system is installed, your heating and cooling costs will go down. But there's another benefit you're going to enjoy as well. When your system isn't running very hard, or there's an abundant amount of sunlight, your SunSource system can power small electronics in other parts of your home. For free.
