Tag: Solar

With Earth Day upon us, there’s no better time to explore the myriad environmental and health benefits to going solar.

Unlike conventional energy, which relies on fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas, solar energy does not emit any harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. Thus, solar reduces air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and radioactive waste.

In addition, a typical solar panel system eliminates three to four tons of carbon emissions annually – the equivalent of planting more than 100 trees each year. Currently, Arizona provides a 10 percent tax credit, up to $1,000, to offset the cost of installation.

– Joe Cunningham, Sunny Energy

By January 2018, APS installed over 90,000 solar energy systems throughout Arizona, with almost 30 percent in Phoenix’s West Valley, making it one of the newest solar hot spots.

Over 25,000 solar energy systems have been installed in West Valley cities including Peoria, El Mirage, Youngtown, Buckeye, Goodyear and Surprise. In fact, Surprise has the second-highest number of residential solar users in the state, slightly trailing the City of Phoenix.

This trending area stems from younger, educated homeowners who prefer up-and-coming, family-friendly communities, while also understanding the financial and environmental benefits of going solar.

– Joe Cunningham, Sunny Energy