Why invest in a Solar System?
• Solar energy systems are good for the environment and good for your wallet. • For every kilowatt-hour of electricity generated by a solar photovoltaic (PV) electric system instead of a coal-fired power plant, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by two pounds of carbon dioxide, and three-quarters of a gallon of water is saved. • An average New Mexico household powered by a solar electric photovoltaic (PV) system would prevent the release at the power plant of 13,000 pounds of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere and save 5,000 gallons of water each year. • Solar thermal systems for water heating, space heating, and even space cooling, cut your utility and fuel bills and benefit the environment by offsetting the use of electricity or fuels like natural gas and propane. • The federal and state tax rebate programs, and utility net-metering and Renewable Energy Credit (REC) programs (see other incentives, below) make photovoltaic electric systems a great low-risk investment for your home.
