Solar energy includes solar water heating and, less frequently, solar electricity. In Vermont, solar power investment increased by 63% between 2013 and 2014, while system costs decreased by 30%, making it a more appealing option for households and businesses. With the help of this technology, Vermonters will have more control over their energy costs. The cost advantages of solar electricity can be substantial when combined with efficiency improvements intended to reduce electrical use.
Homes or companies that have their own energy sources are referred to as distributed generation (like rooftop PV). There are possibilities for purchasing from a shared solar resource through group net metering when owning is not possible. In addition, solar energy accounts for a sizable portion of the energy that several Vermont utilities supply to their consumers. Solar energy may be produced or purchased at a price that is competitive with other energy sources.
- Flexible solutions for the majority of scenarios, whether distributed or centralized
- Cost-effective compared to other types of power
- There are no contaminants or greenhouse gas emissions.
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By providing reasonable solar finance with low monthly payments, we take satisfaction in lowering the hurdles to going solar. Compared to what you would have paid the utility for power, you will save thousands of dollars over the course of your solar system. Going solar may stop paying monthly utility bills and start owning your energy. We all understand that buying a home is a wiser financial move than renting. On the energy front, solar provides the same possibility. Utility payments are similar to rent payments in that they are made month after month without any value or equity being created. Your home’s value increases when you choose to own solar.
An iSun firm, SunCommon®, is happy to be a Certified B Corp (B Corporation) in Vermont and New York State after passing a strict evaluation of ethical business conduct. We are also pleased to say that we were founded as a Public Benefit Corporation. That implies it was our decision to be compelled by law to prioritize protecting our communities, our workers, and the environment before generating a profit.
In order to uphold our triple bottom line commitments to people (our co-owners/employees and their families, our customers, and the people who live in the communities where we operate), planet (our proud roots and local stomping grounds in both Vermont and the Hudson Valley, as well as the broader globe, given climate change), and profit, we feel a tremendous responsibility to succeed (providing capital to grow, revenue to empower and share among our employees and a reasonable return to our investors).
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Benefits of Going Solar in Washington
Solar may be a significant investment, but there are some significant benefits. There are many benefits to installing solar panels in Vermont, whether you want to save money or protect the environment.
- Solar panels can help you save money on electricity. Okay, so Vermont isn’t exactly a sunny state, but solar power is still useful in this state. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Vermont has the seventh most expensive energy in the country, with an average cost of 19.8 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). (It should be noted, however, that many of the clients we work with report prices closer to 16–17 cents, which is still a lot.) This indicates that the payback period for your solar investment is comparable to states with more sunshine, like Florida, where electricity costs about 12 cents per unit.
- Sustainable Solar Energy Is Beneficial to the Environment. Simply because it’s the right thing to do for the environment, so many Green Mountain Solar customers tell us they switched to solar power. Reduce your carbon footprint by switching to this renewable, clean source of energy from greenhouse gas-intensive, limited resources like fossil fuels.
- Energy Action Network estimates that 8% of the state’s total greenhouse gas emissions are caused by electricity. Although it might not seem like much, that is the same as 174,995 automobiles traveling for a year. Choosing a power source with little environmental impact is a fantastic strategy to help reduce this.
- Keep your electric bills low. Have you ever looked at the line for electricity while creating a household budget and had a large question mark emerge above your head? The fear of seeing that unopened bill and wondering how much harm will be done this month is another. Ignore it! Have better financial management. With solar, the system’s cost covers the cost of your power.
Choose Local!
Vermonters understand the relevance of the local food movement. Solar can let you live that mindset even closer to home. Energy generated from your own roof or yard is the definition of local.
According to Energy Action Network, our state transfers $1.5 billion out of state on average every year, primarily to pay for fossil fuels. Furthermore, 44% more of our renewable energy originates from sources outside of Vermont. We may be a bit prejudiced since we are a Vermont-based solar firm, but we’d really want to see your money support our local economy and create more employment here.
