Solar power is a potent renewable energysource that can lower your utility bill, reduce carbon emissions,strengthen the economy, increase national security and fight globalwarming. It’s amazing that a little good old-fashioned sunshine cangive you and your country more energy, starting now.
A few burning facts:
- The amount of sunshine on one square foot of space in one year is as powerful as 2.5 gallons of oil.
- Energy consumption is the number one source of toxic air pollution. Burning coal and oil is the main cause of global warming.
- About 81 tons of mercury is emitted into the atmosphere each year as a result of electric power generation.
On the bright side:
- There are 8.5 million people currently employed in the solarindustry, and their jobs cannot be easily outsourced. For example, if solar panels are being installed on a building in the US, that work has to be done right here.
- Reducing air pollution will lower the risk of cancer and other diseases.
- Purchasing a solar water heater will save you up to 80% off your water heating bill each year. And the system will pay for itself in about 6-8 years.
So get outside, bask in the sun for a bit. Take the next step to getting your hot water from the sun.