Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having Solar Panels Installed
Over the years, solar panels have become increasingly popular among homeowners and the price of solar panels continues to become more affordable. Installing solar panels is an excellent way to reduce energy costs while simultaneously investing in your home. In fact, a study conducted by the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory found that a solar panel installation could increase a home’s resale by up to $15,000. If you’re thinking about investing in solar energy for your home, take a few moments to review some important questions you’ll want to answer before making the commitment:
If the First Quality Roofing & Insulation team has heard the sales pitches from companies hoping to lease solar panels to Las Vegas residents, we assume you have, too. Before you do anything rash, be sure to gather all the facts. In most cases, leasing isn't the smarter choice. As Consumer Reports puts it, “Buying solar panels requires an investment and more decision-making than leasing, but over the long term the benefits of owning your system are hard to beat.”
Some of what you've heard about solar panels is probably true, especially the part about how it usually takes several years to recoup the initial investment.
