Reduce greenhouse gas, drive U.S. energy independence and fuel the economy.
Solar energy is sustainable, renewable, and plentiful and a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Generating electricity with solar power instead of fossil fuels can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2) which lead to rising global temperatures and climate change.
Did you know that buildings are responsible for 38% of all carbon emissions in the U.S.? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average home with solar power uses 8,288 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year. Switching from fossil fuels to solar power has the same emissions reduction effect as planting around 150 trees every year.
Solar is a key component piece of achieving energy independence in the U.S. Relying on other countries for oil, natural gas, and coal can get complicated. It can lead to wars, or compromise our relationships with foreign powers. By increasing our capacity to generate electricity from the sun, we can also insulate our country from price fluctuations in global energy markets.
The solar industry creates jobs and helps your local economy. According to an IBIS World report August 2020, the U.S. Solar Industry is expected to see 16.1% annual growth through the year 2025, fueling the US economy and providing high paying local jobs that cannot be outsourced!