Why you should go solar sooner rather than later.

News reports tell us almost every day about some event around the world that is caused by climate change. For example, Japan just experienced the hottest summer since meteorological records have been filed. Many premature deaths are the result and Japan is just the most glaring example of this. Reports of record heat have been received from Canada, Europe, and here in the United States. Killer wildfires and dangerous droughts are two of the more prominent examples of the effects of global warming. So, how do we cope with this problem that kills so many? There is currently only one feasible answer: solar power.

However, when it comes to going solar, there’s no time to wait. Keep reading this blog to learn exactly why you should make the switch to solar right now.

Solar subsidies help, but how much longer will we have them?

Currently, generous subsidies and other incentives are available to people who install solar power. But how long will they be around for? Various governments have slashed, changed or reduced rebates and incentives with little or no warning on several occasions. When these support programs are changed, the trend has been to create less generous incentives that may not be enough to motivate a solar investment. Today, you can get thousands in rebates on a residential solar power system.

A main example of this is the federal tax credit, which is currently sitting at 30%. However, this percentage is going to keep going down each year, until eventually going away completely in 2022. If you want to get that 30% tax credit, you’ll need to install solar by December 31^st.

Avoid the increase in tariffs.

Solar panel prices are still falling, but tariffs levied against China’s solar panels are making consumers more reticent to make the solar investment. So there’s no better time than the present to install solar. The faster you start installing solar, the easier it will be to get the prices while they’re still low and avoid the consequences of these tariffs. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that you’ll see the prices starting to go back up.

Avoid the ever-rising price of traditional utilities.

As fossil fuels continue to run out, the prices of traditional utilities continue going up and up. Luckily for those with solar, the sun is never going anywhere, so the prices will remain consistent after the initial installation. Install solar right now to start saving money off of utility bills and avoid the eventual skyrocketing of the prices as fossil fuels continue to become more and more scarce.

Going solar increases the value of your home.

Considering selling your home soon? The real estate market is increasingly leaning towards environmentally friendly features and home buyers will pay more for high-quality energy-saving features. Unlike home improvements such as a pool, a solar power system is a very low maintenance and it can provide you with long-term ongoing financial benefits. In fact, solar can provide one of the best returns on investment in the entire world. If someone sees you already have a solar system installed and that they won’t have to pay for it, they’re much more likely to want to buy from you. Especially if you’ve only used the solar panels for a little while. If you’ve only used the panels for eight years, and then you decide to sell, you can let the new owners know that the panels still have a good 17 years left in them and entice them to buy.

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