YOUR GUIDE TO

Solar Electricity

SOLAR ELECTRICITY: Four Reasons to Switch

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Solar Electric Systems convert sunlight into electricity through an array of panels that

connects to a building’s electric system and/or the electrical grid.

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ONGOING REVENUE

SAVE ON ELECTRICITY BILLS

LOWER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

ENERGY PRICE STABILITY

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Solar Electricity, also known as solar electric systems, solar PV, or solar photovoltaics, convert sunlight into

electricity through an array of panels that connects to a building’s electric system and/or the electrical grid.

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TECHNOLOGIES FOR YOUR CLEAN ENERGY HOME : SOLAR ELECTRICITY

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Benefits of Solar Electricity

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Technology Overview

COST

• Energy from the sun is free! Lower or eliminate your electricity bills

• Earn electricity credits from utilities when your solar panels produce more electricity than your home uses in any given month

• If you directly own your solar electric system, after 6-8 years you’ll recoup the cost of it and will continue to benefit financially through lower electricity bills and other incentive revenue

• Be less affected by future electricity rate hikes

FLEXIBILITY & FUNCTION • Can be directly owned or third-party owned

• Easy to install on any home that has adequate roof or yard space and sun exposure

GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS: • Lower greenhouse gas emissions by

generating onsite electricity and increasing Massachusetts’ clean electricity

SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMY • Installing a solar electricity supports the local

economy by creating jobs and supporting local businesses

For more information on Solar Electricity that can be used to offset the electric load of your house or sent back to the grid to generate credits on your electricity bill, check out MassCEC’s Massachusetts Residential Guide to Solar Electricity.

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