News Round Up

Check out solar in the news!

• The Solar Market is on the Rise: 'Solar Market Rises in 2009, says CEO. Will Supply, Demand Meet in 2011?' (from Green Tech Media)
• Call to Action: '80 US CEOs Call on Obama and Congress to Enact Clean Energy Reform' (from TreeHugger)

Going the Distance with Solar

Cutting costs this year is one to consider when finishing up your resolutions. Whether it is to save for your vacation or to contribute to conservation efforts, going solar to save some cash is the way to go. Still not sure how much it will save you? Making the investment saves you more then you know. With electric rates rising nearly 7% every year (average from the last 20 years in California), , in fifteen years a $200 monthly energy bill will be $551 each month! Cutting your electricity use with solar energy, you can buffer this rise in energy costs. Start now to add up the savings.

A Better Investment

Still considering the switch to solar? Consider this: solar energy investments are more efficient and budget conscious than ever. As this new year gains speed, plan out your conservation strategy and begin the investment that lasts for years to come. But make sure you have already implemented other conservation tactics to save energy and get the biggest bang for your buck! These other savings will make your solar payoff even more!

Many people think of solar in terms of doing the right thing...for the earth. But the below chart shows it is also the right thing for your retirement!