Top Five Reasons to Go Solar

First of all, going solar is easier than you think. Before you think you cannot do it, cannot afford it, or it does not really matter, read on. There are so many different solar options out there right now, from the huge solar panels you see on top of people’s homes to a solar powered pool or spa. There is probably at least one way you can tap into this abundant natural resource that you did not think of. Read on for some awesome reasons to make solar energy work for you.

1. You can live your life off the grid. Have you ever heard the term, “off the grid?” Well, that means off of the electric grid and free from the constraints of utility companies and all that comes with it from power outages to restrictions to rate hikes.

2. Save the planet. You recycle as much as you can. You use your own bags at the grocery store. You buy organic food and cut your soda rings so they don’t choke the sea turtles. Now you can do even more by using a clean and renewable resource instead of a toxic fossil fuel like coal.

3. Global warming is a big issue. It’s true – it’s happening. From the polar ice caps melting to coastlines receding, the world is getting hotter and weather is getting more extreme. In 2011 alone, we have seen more tsunamis, bad earthquakes and tornadoes than past years. Fire season is upon us and that is going to be especially bad this year. Oh, and remember all of those birds dropping dead out of the sky?Yeah…well guess what causes global warming? The burning of coal, which supplies 85 percent of the electricity in the world.

4. Make your home stand out. You can not only be an awesome example to your neighbors buy installing solar panels or making your pool heat itself with solar energy, but these upgrades can add value to your home. People get excited about paying less for utilities and are will to pay more up front for your home for this reward later.

5. Utilize the many government incentives that are available. Lastly, a great reason to go solar is all of the benefits and incentives out there. Your state may offer some great benefits in the form of cash back or tax breaks if you go solar.

There are so many solar products out there, and as you already know, any little bit we can do to help our planet for the future is worth it. Solar power uses an abundant resource and assures us our world will be around for years to come.

Rose Hayden has been in the field of solar for a long time and maintains a website about solar pool covers where you can get answers to the rest of your questions answered.