HARNESS THE POWER OF THE SUN

If you are like many of our homeowners and know that solar energy is a good thing but don’t know why or if it is even affordable, we are here to help. Listed below are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy and how we can help make solar energy a reality for your home.

 

ADVANTAGES

1. Saves you MONEY
Depending on how much energy your household uses, solar energy can either significantly lower your monthly electricity bills or eliminate them completely! Also, if your system produces more energy than your household consumes, your utility company may purchase that extra energy from you, and build a credit on your account.

2. Environmentally friendly

Solar energy is clean, renewable and sustainable. Because it does not pollute our air by releasing carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants into the atmosphere, like many other traditional forms, you will be actively contributing to the decrease of harmful green house gas emissions.

3. Low maintenance
Solar energy systems are virtually maintenance free and once installed, there are no recurring costs. They operate silently, have no moving parts and do not require you to add any fuel. And if your family needs grow, more panels can be added to sustain your needs.

4. Federal and local rebates
Ask your project manager or the Brickey office at (303) 458-0727 what rebates are available

 

DISADVANTAGES

1. Initial costs
The initial cost is the main disadvantage of installing a solar energy system, largely because of the high cost of the semi-conducting materials used in building one. But, the payback period can be very short depending on the amount of electricity used by your household and various rebates.

2. Installation area
Solar panels require quite a large area for installation to achieve a good level of efficiency but as the technology develops, the space needed is becoming smaller and smaller and the panels are being made so they blend into your roof.

3. Solar energy limitations
The production of solar energy is influenced by the presence of clouds or pollution in the air. Also, no energy will be produced during nighttime. A battery backup system and/or net metering will solve this problem.

 

GET FINANCED
Call your project manager or the Brickey office at (303) 458-0727 TODAY
to learn how you can get financed and make solar a reality for your home.