Installing Solar Electricity on Your Home
Many of us want to transition away from fossil fuels -- mainly gas and oil with their greenhouse gas emissions -- to renewable sources of energy. A good choice is to begin by using solar power. It is popular across the county and throughout the world. The technology is sound and developed; installation is routine. For the consumer, it lowers the cost of our electric bill. For the planet, it eliminates those greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change by trapping heat.
Briefly, Solar Electricity -- also known as solar electric systems, solar PV, or solar photovoltaics -- converts sunlight into electricity through an array of panels (usually rooftop) that connect to the building’s electric system and/or the electrical grid. The energy that your panels generate helps to produce your electricity; the specific arrangement depends on the type of setup. You retain your current electricity to make sure you always have power if your solar production is insufficient; this is more likely to happen in the less sunny winter season.
We are fortunate in Sharon to have neighbors whose houses now display solar panels. We also have solar companies with lots of experience and expertise; they work with homeowners to determine if rooftop solar is right for your house, and the suitability of your roof; to specify the array (location and number of panels) specific to your home, upfront and projected costs, monthly and annual savings, contract options, financing and rebates, and more.
For additional content and information regarding Solar Energy and the various ways that consumers can access this beneficial resource see our page Go Solar. One such option is to purchase credits from an off-site solar farm; see our Initiative, Community Solar Slots Still Available.
Recommended Solar Vendors
Sustainable Sharon Coalition has partnered with some local solar companies that have been recommended by town residents.
NEC Solar
Website: www.massgoessolar.com
Email: sunnydays@massgoessolar.com
Office: 781-444-7020
and
SunBug Solar
Website: www.sunbugsolar.com
E-mail: info@sunbugsolar.com
Office: (617) 500-3938
Be sure to mention Sustainable Sharon when you contact these companies! Each has offered the following referral bonus to SSC if referral from SSC mentioned and solar system installed: NEC Solar – $500, SunBug Solar – $250.
If you wish to recommend another solar vendor for Sustainable Sharon Coalition partnership, please contact the Sharon energy Interest group, seig@sustainablesharon.org.
