There are several excellent reasons to invest in solar power. Consumers most often list lower energy costs, energy independence, and lowering the environmental footprint of their home as their primary reasons. One of the biggest selling points of solar power is that you can significantly reduce your monthly energy bills. With solar panels installed, your home’s electricity will be powered by the solar energy that your system generates. Based on the traditional average Texas electric rate and bill, Texas residents who purchase a solar system for their home could save more than $960 each year in energy costs. There are other financial benefits, too. Installing a solar system can also increase the value of your home. A study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that a solar system increases the resale value of a home by an average of $15,000. Depending on the cost of your system, that alone might be enough to make back your initial investment, not even factoring in the amount you saved on your electricity bills. Another substantial benefit of solar energy — not only to homeowners but to society as a whole — is that it reduces your carbon footprint and helps to do a small part toward fighting climate change. Using the traditional electricity grid creates greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide. By switching to solar power, you are helping to reduce your home’s environmental footprint by using green energy while also reducing your electricity costs. Call us at 432-356-2787.