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Top 10 Reasons to Go Solar<\/span><\/h2>\n

Since 2012, the solar market has grown by 76%. Considering this is one of the fastest-growing businesses in America. Without a doubt, Electricity Express<\/span><\/strong> is getting a piece of this enormous pie. Here are the top 10 reasons to go solar<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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    Money, Money, Money.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Money talks. Savings are the number one reason why homeowners make the decision of going solar. Depending on the solar system a customer can save about 90% on their electricity bill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    If a customer spends $200 on average per month in electricity, going solar will save this house $180 per month, $2160 per year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      Savings Start on Day 1<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      By the same token, from the moment the system is up and running<\/strong>, your demand for electricity from your energy company will be reduced dramatically<\/strong>. On the other hand, when you ask for a proposal for your solar system, the financing is affordable and could be from little or no money down.<\/p>\n

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        The Home Value Increases<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        While house hunting, potential home buyers look for all the details. The special item on the list is HOME EFFICIENCY<\/strong>. Thus, a house with solar panels means electricity efficiency and savings. Indeed, homes with solar panels sell 20% faster and about 17% more money<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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          Fast Payback<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Since we are trying not to increase any part of your monthly home budget expenses, the payments are paired with your electricity bill<\/strong>. With this said, your payments toward the solar system are small. However, 8 to 10 years<\/strong> of having the exact same electricity bill are not compared to the estimated 4% per year increment for energy rates.<\/p>\n

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            Great Incentives<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            As of right now, about 30% of the total cost of the solar panel system will be back to the customer<\/strong>. This is from the Federal Solar Tax Credit. If the solar panel system is worth $25,000, the customer will get back $7,500.<\/p>\n

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              Best Investment for Your House<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Already mentioned in point 4. However, looking at the estimated energy rates increasing every year. We want to stay off the utility grid as much as we can and produce our own power. In other words, the energy rate is fixed for the next 20 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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                Sure Achievement<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                There is a 25-year warranty<\/strong> on most parts and labor for the solar panels. Also known as a performance guarantee. After 25 years, the solar panel system will still be at 80% of capacity. The real solar panel lifespan is about 40 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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                  Be Off Grid<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Most of the electricity demand comes from non-renewable resources, oil, coal, and natural gas. Since these resources are limited, the price increases every year. Living off-grid, makes us stay away from non-renewable resources for our electricity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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                    Going Solar has Never been this Easy<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    In the past, going for a solar panel system was complicated, let Electricity Express<\/span> help you<\/strong> with all those components for going solar. In other words, let us do all; design, financial overview, permits, installation, programming, monitoring software, etc.<\/p>\n

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                      Be an Environmentalist<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Notably, most homeowners make their decision to go for a solar panel system because it makes sense from a financial point of view. However, is good to know that the environmental impact is huge. Having a solar panel system eliminates about 100,000 pounds of carbon dioxide<\/strong> in 20 years. Reasons to Go Solar<\/p>\n

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                      Leave us a note or ask for an appointment with one of our specialists. We know we will find a solution for you.\u00a0Reasons to Go Solar<\/p>\n