{"id":49,"date":"2011-05-16T12:14:42","date_gmt":"2011-05-16T19:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2016-04-26T15:59:45","modified_gmt":"2016-04-26T22:59:45","slug":"why-get-solar-for-your-home-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/why-get-solar-for-your-home-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Get Solar for Your Home Today?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;padding: 0 0 10px 10px\" class=\"interactive_right\"><div class='button_holder_right'><iframe allowtransparency='true' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' src='\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets\/tweet_button.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcenturyrooftile.com%2Fsolar-bay-area-roofing-blog%2Fwhy-get-solar-for-your-home-today%2F&amp;text=Why Get Solar for Your Home Today?&amp;count=vertical&amp;lang=' style='width:65px; height:65px;' ><\/iframe><\/div><div class='button_holder_right'><iframe src='\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fcenturyrooftile.com%2Fsolar-bay-area-roofing-blog%2Fwhy-get-solar-for-your-home-today%2F&amp;layout=button_count&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=65&amp;action=like&amp;font=arial&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;height=21' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border:none; overflow:hidden; width:65px; height:21px;' allowTransparency='true'><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><h2>4 Irrefutable Reasons, Why You Should Have Solar For Your Home<\/h2>\n<p>While debates about climate change, energy independence, and alternative \u201cgreen\u201d energy rage, consumers find themselves at a difficult crossroads. What\u2019s the best, safest, cheapest, most \u201cgreen,\u201d and least cumbersome way to power one\u2019s house and one\u2019s life?<\/p>\n<p>New research and new technologies have re-inspired faith in one of the oldest \u2013 actually the oldest \u2013 energy source: <a title=\"Solar for the home\" href=\"http:\/\/solarforthehome.com\">solar<\/a>.<br \/>\nHere are four reasons why it may behoove you to install a solar solution for your home or business immediately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Good for the environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solar is a totally non-polluting technology. \u00a0Not only are you not releasing carbon-dioxide, but you are also not contributing to particulate pollution. \u00a0Moreover, when you make the switch to solar, you create a kind of \u201csocial permission\u201d for your friends, neighbors, and others in your community to do the same. \u00a0You create the change: your change sparks others to change and help the environment on a grander scale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Independence from the power companies!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although modern utility companies do a fairly good job of maintaining service, you&#8217;re in many ways at their mercy. \u00a0During sweltering summer months, for instance, power might be rationed just when you need it most to keep your AC flowing. \u00a0Alternately, with a solar installation \u2013 backed up by a battery powered system, so you can have power at night and on foggy days \u2013 you get total independence from your utility company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Virtually eliminate your maintenance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even \u201cold school\u201d solar power systems had long lives. \u00a0Today\u2019s systems can last 40 yearsor longer \u2013 no need to add fuel, do maintenance to the panels, or change out parts (there are no moving parts!).<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Big financial motivations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2008, the government created a tax incentive program to provide thousands of dollars in tax credits to homeowners who install solar energy solutions. This money is not simply a deduction against what can be taxed. \u00a0It is a dollar for dollar federal tax rebate. \u00a0Also, consider the longer term cost savings. Yes, installing a solar solution can lead to upfront costs. But imagine if you never had to pay a utility bill for the next four decades? How much would you save? It\u2019s easy to calculate this \u2013 chances are, virtually every homeowner out there could save significantly over the long term.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about solar power solutions, connect with the most trusted name in roofing\u00a0\u2013 Century Roof and Solar. \u00a0For 15 years, we\u2019ve served the Bay area with reliable solutions. \u00a0We are a Diamond Certified company. \u00a0 Find out more about our process and solutions at \u00a0<a title=\"Bay Area Roofing and Solar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\">www.centuryrooftile.com<\/a>, <a title=\"Bay Area Solar Power - Go Green!\" href=\"http:\/\/noutilitybill.com\">www.noutilitiybill.com<\/a> or call <strong>510-780-9489<\/strong> to speak with one of our professionals.<\/p>\n<div class='shareinpost'><ul class=\"socialwrap row\"><li class=\"iconOnly share\">share:<\/li><li class=\"iconOnly\"><a  rel='nofollow'  target='_blank'  title='Share this post : Why Get Solar for Your Home Today? on Blogger'  href='http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blog_this.pyra?t&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcenturyrooftile.com%2Fsolar-bay-area-roofing-blog%2Fwhy-get-solar-for-your-home-today%2F&amp;n=Why+Get+Solar+for+Your+Home+Today%3F&amp;pli=1'  ><img  src='https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/share-and-follow\/images\/blank.gif'  height='24' width='24'  class='image-24' alt='blogger'  style='background: transparent url(https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/share-and-follow\/default\/24\/sprite-feb-24.png) no-repeat;padding:0;margin:0;height:24px;width:24px;background-position:-75px 0px'   \/> <span class=\"head\">Blog this!<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"iconOnly\"><a  rel='nofollow'  target='_blank'  title='Bookmark this post : Why Get Solar for Your Home Today? 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