Solar Powered AC and Heating Systems: The Top Benefits Of Going Solar
Solar-powered AC and heating systems are quite the investment upfront, but they can save homeowners money in the long run. According to the US Department of Energy, three quarters of homes in the US use air conditioning that consumes 6% of total electricity usage. Not only does this cost $29 billion annually, but it also releases 117 million metric tons of CO2. Considering all the benefits of solar-powered systems, it’s no wonder more and more homeowners are investing in it. Here are the top benefits of going solar:
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Lower Utility Bills
Most homeowners report that their biggest monthly bill is their heating and cooling bill – after their mortgage payment. One of the biggest advantages to have a solar-powered HVAC unit is that it can help you lower those costs – even to the point of selling energy back to your service provider. Because solar-powered units use the sun as an energy source, energy bills are greatly reduced.
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Tax Credits and Incentives
Incentives are offered by the government and utility companies, usually for higher-efficiency units like solar-powered systems. Because government agencies and power companies want to encourage the use of higher efficiency equipment, they try to offer more rebates and incentives.
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Increase The Value Of Your Home
According to a study from Berkeley Lab, home buyers across the country have been willing to pay a premium of roughly $15,000 for a solar home. Orlando, FL specifically has seen a 4.6% gain in house value for homes that have added solar panels. All in all, solar-powered units have been said to increase the value of your home.
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A More Efficient System
Solar panels can make the home more energy-efficient in the summer because the hot sun is not beating down on the roof directly. Instead, it’s being absorbed the panels, keeping the house temperature lower. Due to this, not only is it helping extend the lifespan of your roof, but it also contributes to the efficiency of your system because it doesn’t have to work as hard to heat and cool your home.
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Less Pollution
Less pollution can only mean one thing – a greener planet! According to NCAT, using solar energy to supply a million U.S. homes with energy would reduce CO2 emissions by 4.3 million tons per year, which is also the equivalent of removing 850,000 cars from the road. Invest in a solar-powered HVAC unit to contribute to less pollution and a greener planet!
Interested In Learning More About Solar-Powered AC and Heating Systems? Contact Freedom Air Today!
At Freedom Air, we offer a solar solution you can count on. We want our customers to have access to the latest technologies and better solutions for all their HVAC needs. Using SunSource® Home Energy System from Lennox, we are able to do just that. Contact our team of professionals today for all your solar needs!
