It’s hard to go online and browse for a few minutes and not see news about solar energy. Every day, a new option is created; a new plan is put in place by a government or something else. The concept is great, you are utilizing energy from the sun to power your appliances at home, reducing your dependability of electricity or other energy sources. Who wouldn’t be happy about that?
The technology is nothing new as it’s been around for decades. However, it’s drastically improved as its more affordable, durable and reliable now than ever before. This is why so many business and homeowners are researching it for their property. Businesses, for example, can save thousands of dollars a year and are eligible for major tax breaks, providing even more motivation for them to invest now and save big in the future. This has also helped spark a bit of a boost in the construction industry.
For years, property owners have held on tightly to their checkbooks, afraid to invest in their own property, not because they plan on leaving, but because they are concerned about another drop off in value. While financial experts will argue whether or not another drop off will occur anytime soon, or how much it will be, the fact is that upgrading your property is no longer just about raising its value, it’s about making sure that you are saving money as well. With old windows, a leaky roof and running off of electricity, some companies can spend thousands a month on energy. Going solar and upgrading your building to better windows and a new roof will literally save you so much that the work will pay for itself within a few years.
This has increased remodeling and solar installation projects in the construction industry throughout the country. California is getting really aggressive with the movement, making it mandatory for panels to be installed on new construction. This has created a new opportunity for contractors to expand their services, offering more to their clients and giving everyone an opportunity to save while also helping the environment, which at the very least, helps with branding and improving your reputation.
There’s no denying that solar panels are here and they will soon be making drastic changes to the way people look at energy. It benefits the construction industry to get on board and take advantage of all of the benefits that come with it.
