Why go solar?
Solar is everywhere nowadays...and for good reason. The amazing benefits of solar are hard to dismiss. By going solar you can essentially become your own energy company while increasing the value of your home, reducing your carbon footprint, and saving money instantly while doing so. It's no wonder solar is becoming the new norm. Homeowners, schools, church's, government buildings, and businesses of all sizes are taking advantage of the solar revolution. Due to it's location and climate Bakersfield is one of the best locations in the US to utilize solar. It's low maintenance, clean, renewable energy that you can enjoy for years to come.
1 - Reduce or eliminate electic bills
Energy costs can make up a large portion of your monthly expenses for homeowners, business owners, and nonprofits alike. With solar you can generate free power and become energy independent. Our goal is to reduce your energy costs and/or completely eliminate your utility bill.
2 - Increase property value
Typically homes equipped with solar have a higher resale value and sell faster than non-solar homes. Demand for properties equipped with solar is growing at a fast pace. All new homes in California are required to come equipped with solar.
3 - A great investment
Solar panels can be an amazing investment. Because of substantial energy cost savings, the average household can pay off their solar system in five to eight years. After the system is paid off every watt of power you produce is absolutely free. Solar can offer a huge return on investment.
4 - Protect the environment
Solar is a great way to protect the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. The standard home solar system will eliminate three to four tons of carbon emissions each year—the equivalent of planting over 100 trees annually.
5 - Protection from rising energy costs
In the last 10 years energy prices in California risen 5 times faster than the national average. By investing in solar, you can lock in your electricity rate and ensure that your energy costs will never go up again. More importantly, once your system is paid off, all the power you produce will cost you nothing.
6 - Help local economy
The solar industry is adding jobs many times faster than the overall U.S. economy and the growth is expected to continue. Solar jobs tend to be higher paying and cannot be outsourced making them a significant contributor to the U.S. and local economy.
7 - Help with U.S. energy independence
The sun is an infinite source of energy and is helping the U.S. acheive energy independence. The more power we generate from the sun, the more we insulate the U.S. from price fluctuations in global energy markets.