"Some 99% of the energy used to heat the earth and all of our buildings comes directly from the sun... This direct input of solar energy also produces other indirect forms of renewable solar energy, examples are wing falling and flowing water (hydropower), and biomass"
Advantages of Going Solar
1. Cost effective - After the initial cost of a panel, solar power is free. It will inevitablly save you hundreds in electricity bills. 2. Abundant resource - In one hour, enough of the sun’s energy reaches Earth to meet the energy needs of every human being on the planet for a whole year. Basically, it can replace all the oil, gas, and electricity used in one year 3. Zero pollution 4. Low to No maintenance- Once you have our solar panel system installed it can last twenty to thirty years without major maintenance needed. 5. Leads US on the path of true sustainable energy independence. 6. Purchasing from us only makes solar power cheaper and the industry expand. Means more jobs and innovation. 5. No more expensive tanning salons! Why Solar Energy is good for Michigan
Just about every single region in the continental United States has greater solar potential than Germany, the solar power leader. Even on cloudy days solar panels are still utilizing the available sunlight. Michigan receives much more sunlight and enough to sustain solar power technologies and innovation here in Sherman City. Why its the best Energy Source
Solar vs other Renewable Energies Solar Power is a non-depleteable resource that is available everywhere and always. Unlike solar energy other renewable resources can be depleted. Though wind power is not necessarily deplete-able it is not entirely dependable. Winds have to be at least 17mph to make the blades spin. This is not as reliable as the sun. The extraction of other nonrenewable resources can also be damaging. For example hydropower can include destruction or modification of some river ecosystems. Biomass energy and some biofuels also increase emissions of carbon dioxide and other gasses in the process. Drilling for geothermal reservoirs can also be expensive and risky. Solar Power is the cheapest source of energy. Solar vs. Nonrenewable Energies Solar power is abundant and will not deplete like coal, oil and other nonrenewable energies. Though, certain nonrenewable energies may be cheaper, they will eventually become more expensive as they start to deplete. Solar energy and its technology will only get cheaper as more consumers switch to solar energy. Solar energy is also much cleaner. No pollution or environmental damage results from the use of this energy unlike the extraction and use of nonrenewable energies. Most power plants are far away and up to 30% of energy is lost from the plant to your home. Increased use of solar energy and expansion of solar industry will lead US to energy independence and a more sustainable energy consumption. Increased use of oil, however, only increases our energy independence. |
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YOU CAN SAVE AND MAKE $$
Not only is solar energy Eco-friendly but its wallet friendly as well. Think of your monthly bill. Now consider it vanishing completely. Sounds great right? Now consider getting a check in the mail instead of a bill! Its quite possible, the energy that isn't used is sent to local power plants and if its a sufficient amount you will be reimbursed for your energy. Of course you'll have an initial fee but, solar power pays for its self. Over time not only does solar energy pay for it self but it pays you!
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Industry Recruitment/Support
- Energy Revolving Loan Fund - Clean Energy Advanced Manufacturing
- Nonrefundable Business Activity Tax Credit
- Refundable Payroll Tax Credit
- Renewable Energy Renaissance Zones
- Alternative Energy Personal Property Tax Exemption
- Energy Revolving Loan Fund - Farm Energy
- Energy Revolving Loan Fund - Passive Solar
- Energy Revolving Loan Fund - Public Entities
- Michigan Saves - Business Energy Financing
- Michigan Saves - Home Energy Loan Program
- DTE Energy - Commercial New Construction Energy Efficiency Program
- DTE Energy - Solar Currents Program (view)
- Energy Smart - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (20 Municipalities)
- Energy Smart - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (20 Municipalities)
- Great Lakes Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program