Solar Power is Here!

As of May, 2007, solar panels supply the of electrical needs of our church, of our renters and we have energy to spare!

We switched to solar because it is a sustainable energy resource, it's Earth-friendly, it promotes peace, and because it will save us money in the long run. Here are some additional reasons for solar:

1. Solar power is a renewable resource. Solar electricity consumption won’t contribute to resource scarcity for our children and grandchildren.
2. Solar electricity is produced locally and reduces the need for new transmission infrastructure, huge mining operations, nuclear waste storage and fossil fuel resources from abroad. In addition, no wars are fought over the sun!!
3. Solar electricity is clean and non-polluting, producing no greenhouse gas emissions. We will help combat global warming one roof at a time.
4. New state incentive programs and federal tax credits can reduce the cost of a solar electric system.
5. Buying a solar electric system is like buying 30 years of electricity at a fixed, upfront cost, thereby reducing your exposure to rising energy prices. The more energy prices go up, the more valuable your solar system becomes.
6. Solar panels come with a 25-year warranty. With no moving parts, solar electric systems require no maintenance and can operate for 30-40 or more years.
7. Producing our own power is like growing our own vegetables: we know how our power is produced and where it comes from, which is supremely satisfying, just like eating a home-grown tomato.
8. Spinning the electric meter backwards, reduces our monthly utility bills.
   
   

Workers from Namaste install panels