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 A program called "Green Tags" allows you you to sell energy credits, offering yet another way to benefit from your system. Utilities around the country who are required to invest in solar energy can buy the 'solar attributes' of the electricity you generate. Currently, a Green Tag or Solar REC (Renewable Energy Credit) is worth about $20.00 per year per 1000kWH generated.
Educational
 Generating your own power is a powerful experience for your family that prepares your children for the future. Imagine the thrill of getting excited about a high efficiency air conditioner and watching as you power consumption drops.
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Why Invest in a Solar System for Your Home?
A Solar Powered Home is a good investment.
According to the Appraisal Institute (www.appraisalinstitute.org), a solar electric system increases the home value by $20,000 for each $1,000 in reduced annual operating costs. See article.
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Electric rates are rising. View an informative Lehrer Report on rising electric rates. As electric rates rise, your solar system becomes more valuable.
A Solar Home Solar System is Affordable.
As well as state and federal incentives available for the installation of a solar system, excess electricity that you generate can often be sold back to the utility.
Environmental Benefits.
- When you install a solar system on your home, you become part of the solution.
- Solar energy is completely renewable, you’ll never have to worry about running out of it.
- Reduces fossil fuel demand.
- Doesn’t release carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming.
- Photovoltaic panels last for at least 25 years and probably 60+. (No need to worry about land fill)
- Unlike fossil fuels, none of the raw materials come from the Middle East.
- If equipped with batteries, your solar system can continue to generate power during utility blackouts.
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