Why You Should Install a Solar Energy System, dual pane windows, energy efficient windows, reduce your energy bill

Why You Should Install a Solar Energy System


Switch to solar energy so that you can save on your utility bills.

We care about lowering your energy costs in more ways than one. While we mainly install dual pane windows, vinyl windows, replacement windows, new windows, and energy efficient window systems we also like to inform our customers about the benefits to installing a solar energy system in, on, or around their home.

Just remember that installing PV panels can slow down how fast your electric meter is turning and even cause it to spin backwards

First you should know that there are tax credits and rebates for installing PV Solar:

  • Federal - 30% of the installed cost
  • State - up to $6000
  • Energy Trust of Oregon - up to $10,000

Second you should know that solar systems increase the value of your home:

Solar systems increases your property value by the actual cost of the system, however, as a homeowner you will only pay a fraction of the cost due to the generous tax credits and rebates.

Also, according to the IFC, saving on Energy bills in your home has a direct impact on the value of your home.

As energy produced from fossil fuels continues to rise, solar energy for home or business is a great investment.

A third point you should also know is what a solar systems does:

Photovoltaic, or PV for short, is a solar power technology that uses solar cells to convert light from the sun directly into electricity. This unique process uses no moving parts, thereby nothing can wear out. The sun bathes the earth with enough energy every 10 seconds to satisfy our electricity needs for an entire year. In converting your home or business to PV Solar, you’ll be helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, in turn, decreasing your carbon footprint.



And Finally you should know that Oregon is the perfect climate for Solar Energy Systems:

Solar energy is captured from the sun's light, not the heat, as many people believe. That means that today’s solar panels are weather resistant, and work efficiently in cold, rain, and snow all conditions that we experience here in Oregon.


You should also have some Helpful Links:

Solar panels – Sharp, Kyocera, Sanyo, Evergreen

Inverters – SMA Sunnyboy



 

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We are offering a free upgrade to a solarban 70 during the summer of 2009.
We reduce energy costs, increase your home's energy efficiency, and provide professional window installations for the greater Portland Oregon Metro area.

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