GOLD OF SUNSHINE - ENVIRONMENTAL

Every year a typical 5kw system will:
•Prevent 5,000 lbs. of coal from being mined
•Prevents 10,000 lbs. of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, the equivalent of planting 2 acres of trees
• Keeps 4,300 gallons of water from being consumed
•Keeps sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide, mercury, and other pollutants from being released into the environment

Consider that the electricity we use in our homes is mostly generated in inefficient coal burning plants with energy losses of up to 70%. There are then further transmission losses before that power reaches us.

Further that coal be may the result of a mountain top that has been destroyed in Pennsylvania.

During peak hours our oil burning turbines turn on to support the power grid. Along with the additional pollutants of petroleum, part of our bill profits foreign governments exporting the oil.

Many people are willing to pay an additional $10,000 over the price of a standard car to buy a Prius or Hybrid vehicle to reduce their auto emissions by half. For the same price a typical 5kw solar system will have the same emission savings as taking two cars off the road for the 25 year life of the system.

Most of us recycle and refrain from littering because we value the well being of our communities and because it’s the right thing to do.

Now instead of just reducing our impact on the world we can go so far as to almost eliminate it. Solar electric is among the few energy solutions that can create a zero-emission home or even an emission negative home as you produce more energy than you use.

Going solar is revolutionary as we face the greatest challenges of our new century: energy technology and climate change.

Solar energy is socially responsible investing at its best in contributing towards a brighter tomorrow.