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Going Green for Good: 3 Benefits of Solar Energy

It's easy to say you want to go green, but actually making changes in your life is a whole different story. Here are 3 benefits of solar energy that'll make you want to go green for good.

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Dec 06, 2018
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Going Green for Good: 3 Benefits of Solar Energy
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If you want to go green you need to do more than just recycle. One of the biggest causes of climate change is the burning of fossil fuels. By going solar, we can greatly reduce our negative impact on the earth. Here's why you should go solar.

You'll Help the Environment

It's addressed in the title but it can't be understated: going green should mean going solar. If you truly want to limit your carbon footprint, you should consider going solar at home. This doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune on a dozen solar panels. By using just one solar panel, you can reduce the amount of electricity you use which will reduce your carbon footprint. We can't expect to completely reverse climate change, but if everyone does their part by going solar, we can definitely make a big impact.

You'll Reduce or Eliminate Energy Bills

One of the biggest reasons people are turned off by going solar is they don't want to invest money in solar panels. Why spend money on installing something that you don't need? Well, what if installing solar panels will actually save you a ton of money by eliminating your energy bills? It's true! You'll start saving money right away and the solar panels will pay for themselves over and over again.

You'll Earn Tax Credits and Rebates

A lot of young adults fresh out of college may not know a lot about tax credits and rebates, so to put it simply, you'll save even more money by installing solar panels. There are tax credits and government rebates available to people who invest in solar panels, which means you'll earn money back on your tax return that'll help cover the initial cost of paying for the panels.

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