American Energy Independence

By investing in green energy you are doing your part to help create a world of American Independence. Energy prices will always be volatile until we are able to create our own renewable source. Most factors driving energy prices today are in the hands of foreign firms. In order to reduce our vulnerability we must be able to rely on sources of renewable energy. Total energy conversion is a long way down the road, but we must be able to create a diversified energy system.

Create Power for your Area

Solar panels and wind turbines can often create energy during the day time which is during times of peak energy consumption. Costs of energy are greatest during the day and go down during night fall. By producing energy for your area you are reducing energy strain from local power plants. In doing so you are contributing to a world where future power plant construction will be obsolete. Reducing dependence on local power plants grants you freedom from any system failures that can arise from natural disasters.

Create Jobs for Americans

Renewable energy technologies create jobs and generate income. A number of recent state and national studies have found positive net job impacts from increasing renewable energy use. For every million dollars invested in solar electricity, between 5 and 15 jobs are created. For every million dollars invested in oil and gas exploration, only 1.5 jobs are created.

Measure the difference

Exactly how much impact can your solar panels have on the environment? Consider that solar panels have a life of about 30 years, so once you install your solar panels, the environmental benefits last for decades.

Here are some ways to think about the environmental impact that an average (4 kW system) solar home can have on the planet over the life of the panels:

• 2,790 trees planted
• 17 cars taken off the road for a year
• 33 tons of waste recycled vs. land filled
• 1.3 tanker trucks of gasoline not burned