What are the benefits of Solar Hot Water/Space Heating?
Sunlight is a clean renewable energy resource that has been used for many years. Some benefits of solar water/space heating are: • Produces no emissions and is replenished naturally • Reduces greenhouse gases • Saves the release of 2 lbs. of carbon dioxide (CO2) for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced • Saves the use of one-half gallon of water for each kWh of solar energy produced • Saves the release of other emissions that result from the burning of fossil fuels such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide or mercury • Makes use of one of Arizona’s greatest natural resources – sunshine • Provides customers with options to reduce their electric bills.
