Benefits of Solar Energy

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There are several undisputed benefits of generating your own electricity using solar. Advances in solar photovoltaic (PV) technology and battery-based energy management systems have paved the way to make solar a viable option for most homes or businesses.

Simultaneous to equipment advances has been a substantial drop in the installation cost to the consumer. By combining drop-in prices and incentives such as tax credits, aggressive depreciation schedules, grant programs, and various financing options, solar has an attractive economic proposition.

• An immediate reduction of your electric utility bill.
• Reduce your tax liability through federal and state tax credits and equipment depreciation.
• Reduce the cost of installation through grants and other incentive programs.
• Several financing options to minimize your upfront investment but still allow you to reduce the cost of your electricity. Residential, $0 down options, leasing, Power Purchase Agreements 
• Positively affect the environment by reducing the amount of coal and gas needed to generate your electricity.
• The components of solar modules are recyclable.

• Reducing the energy costs for your home, business, or farm increases the value of the property.
• Installing a solar array naturally increases the value of your property in the same manner as remodeling or building an addition.
• Your solar array generates electricity by exposure to the sun through the solar energy system. With the money you save on your electric bill you can save for a rainy day or apply to other expenses.

• A solar array has no moving parts which means very little maintenance.
• Manufacturer equipment warranties of up to 25 years and 40-year life expectancies based on industry research. Read more about a solar panels life in our blog A Solar Module’s Life After Death.
• Designed to withstand the most extreme weather conditions including severe hail, wind and temperature variations.
• Installation warranty backed a local installer with the resources to provide excellent customer service.
• Eagle Point Solar offers on-going, Internet-based monitoring of your solar array to assure your system continues to operate properly for decades.