Solar's relationship with pollution

Pollution remains a huge quandary in many of the world’s urban markets. There is no longer any secret about the origins of this pollution. Climate scientists overwhelmingly concur on the basic causes of climate change. Fossil fuel combustion is producing alarming levels of pollution, especially in China and India. American cities are subjected to air pollution from the burning of large amounts of dangerous fossil fuels and those forces are spread to rural communities. There are two primary ways to determine the financial worth of solar energy generation. These include the total cost over the life of the performance and rate of payback for the system. In the first case, the upfront installed cost is calculated by eliminating any considerations and tax credits. For payback, the number of years needed to pay off the system cost from energy savings is calculated. Most scientists assume that solar power’s two great advantages are environmental and financial.

Property values proven to increase with solar panels

The real estate market has been transformed by the solar boom also. Solar homes sell at double the rate as their traditional counterparts, which provides an edge in depressed housing markets. Solar homeowners are practically always more satisfied and recommend their contractor to others much more often. Homeowners in communities that incorporate solar are more satisfied with their home purchases and they are less inclined to sell their home in the future. Given a choice of free electricity, most consumers are going to favor the more financially and environmentally responsible option. Why would anyone want to burn fossil fuels that require money and pollute the air when they could create their own energy for free? Homes with solar energy reduce their energy bills by 12-57% and solar systems hold their value on average 96% and add approximately $10,000 to a home’s value.

Environmental advantages of solar power are substantial

There are several ways to estimate the relationship between energy and the environment.  These cover all of the results of resource development on society from the production, distribution, consumption, and disposal of energy.  One worldwide concern is the effect on global warming, which is whether the supply is carbon emitting, such as coal or oil.  Clean resources include solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Another consideration is whether the resource is a renewable or non-renewable resource (such as coal and gas). Still, another factor is the magnitude of the resource and the potential for damage to the ecosystem and individual health.  Because solar energy is carbon-free and renewable, it has more environmental advantages when compared with carbon-producing fossil fuels. All energy sources have some influence on the environment. Fossil fuels are more dangerous than renewable energy sources due to air/water pollution, harm to public health, wildlife, and fish habitat, land and water use, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Calculating the true cost of energy sources

For many years now, the energy industry (utilities, regulatory commission, environmental groups) have attempted to calculate the cost of resource development on the environment.  Calculating this value is known as environment adders.  By including these costs, it more accurately reflects the actual cost and discusses accountability. But what about the human health damage of burning fossil fuels? Is there a way to directly connect respiratory illnesses to oil, gas, and coal? Scientists suspect many premature deaths have transpired due to fossil fuels.

There has never been a better time to install a solar energy system!

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Please visit our solar blog to find out more about the benefits of going solar.

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