Why You Should Combine Eco-Friendly Homes with Solar Panels

Reader Contribution by Vikram Aggarwal and Energysage
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There’s a reason why home energy efficiency measures are referred to as the “low-hanging fruit” of home energy upgrades. Achieving an eco friendly house can be as simple as swapping out incandescent light bulbs for LEDs or installing a programmable thermostat that only heats or cools your home when you’re there to enjoy it. Simple energy efficiency measures are one of the easiest ways to make an investment in your home and reduce your home energy costs – but they will only take you so far. 

Thanks to solar incentives and rebates and rapidly falling equipment prices, investing in a home solar PV system is another smart option for homeowners who are looking to reduce their energy costs. By installing a solar energy system, you can generate your own electricity and protect yourself from utility rate increases for twenty years or more.

What many homeowners don’t realize is that energy efficiency measures and solar panels are each effective ways to save on electricity costs, and when you combine them, they can save you even more. Here’s how it works.

How Green Homes, Energy Efficiency, and Solar Power Work Together

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