Benefits of Solar Energy

Solar energy reduces the carbon footprint on the earth and is a resource that can be used instead of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are known to create a lot of pollutants making the air around you look dirty and full of smog. The pollutants that fossil fuels create get trapped in the air making everything look poor and can ultimately cause health problems such as chronic bronchitis, respiratory problems and cardiovascular issues.

When you switch to solar energy you are actually having the same effect on the environment as planting 140 trees per year. In order to fight climate change scientists have come to the consensus that renewable energy is one of the best ways.

One of the most popular benefits that solar panels have is reducing and or eliminating energy bills. When you invest in renewable energy you are taking control of your utility bill with complete ownership of your power. Year over year excel energy has raised the cost to purchase energy from them, meaning they have complete control of how much you spend. With us you are paying to own your electricity whether that means a fixed rate or a onetime payment. Even in states like Colorado where the sun doesn't always shine solar panel technology is so advanced that on sunnier days energy is stored for those cloudy days.

Solar panels increase the value of your home tremendously. Multiple studies have been done showing real estate values go up. We also have seen that when having solar panels installed on your property increases how fast the property sells.

When you go with Obsido Solar you are investing in your local community that serves you. You are creating jobs for the community contributing to the economy in a positive impactful way. Not only do solar systems boost the environment you live in but the economy as well. Many times we see consumers who invest in solar, cause and create a ripple effect making more of the community make the change. In doing so we are all making the world a better place.

In Colorado there is currently a 30% tax credit for going solar. This means that you can deduct 30% of the system cost from your tax liabilities at the end of the year. This government Incentive won't be around forever. In fact, in the tax credit is already being reduced to 26% by 2032. This is free money so take advantage of it by contacting us today!

Have ownership over your power by going solar. Most home are completely dependent on  the grid. If there is a power outage, then you are out of luck. Solar gives you the opportunity to be in charge of you power. The utility grid is inefficient, energy is mined, used, then sent to a home thousand of miles away by wires. Through this inefficiency price for energy historically go up. By going solar you lock in a rate at which you get your energy!