It’s time to prepare for the hottest months of the year now that summer is here!
You should plan for outdoor activities like grilling, relaxing, and other enjoyable pastimes, but you should also consider how much energy you will use this summer. Energy costs are set to rise as quickly as the weather; therefore, it would be wise to use some solar-based energy savings to support your summer budget. Let’s talk about the summertime financial benefits of solar energy!
First and foremost, we need to discuss your air conditioning. If you’re anything like me, whenever you’re not outside taking in the summer sun, you’ll want to be parked in front of a fan with cold air blowing. During the summer break, the entire family will be together at home, which means there will be a lot of heated bodies to cool down after a long day of outdoor activity.
Who wants to return home after spending a long day at the beach to a house as hot as an oven? All summer, you’ll want to keep that air conditioner running, which means you’ll use a lot of electricity, which would be OK if the current spike in power prices didn’t exist!
This summer is predicted to be the most expensive for energy expenses due to historical and anticipated rate increases, rising summer demand, and global unpredictability. Given the rising electricity cost, your BBQ budget is in grave danger, but a solar system can help.
In addition to absorbing the heat that would otherwise cause your roof to get warmer, a solar system on your top also allows you to produce clean, sustainable electricity.
Without endangering the environment or your bank account, you may run your AC for as long as you choose! This summer, solar is the ideal complement to a busy air conditioner, and the savings from a solar installation alone are worthwhile.