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The average home in the U.S. spends $2,200 on energy each year. That’s $183/month. Rather than spending this money on energy purchases, the smart approach is to invest it in greater energy efficiency. If you’re building a new home, it’s possible to reduce your energy purchases to zero with the buying power gained from that same $183. Here’s how it works. If you have a 30-year mortgage at about 4.2%, you can cover the additional payments on an increase in your loan of about $37,500 for energy saving features for your home. That’s enough to turn most home designs into zero energy homes, before incentives. Federal and state tax credits along with utility incentive...

There’s no doubt about it, the “green economy” has gone global, as more and more sustainable-minded individuals and organizations have embraced the notion of a clean, environmentally friendly economy that promotes health, wealth, and well-being. The green economy is a thriving economy, as well—with overall global trade in environmental goods pegged at $1 trillion annually, a figure that should grow to $2-to-$3 trillion by 2020, according to United Nations Environment.

The past few decades saw huge developments in the use of solar power. These grid panels can use solar energy and turn it into electricity. Many neighborhoods have at least one house with solar panels installed on the roof.

Someone may have passed by your house offering solar panels for your home. These solar company representatives can be found just about everywhere. You may not have explored the use of solar power for your home since you are not familiar with how the whole system works. You may have also thought it is expensive.

Many people feel the same way. They are not using solar energy simply because they are not sure how much they have to spend on it. They may also be wondering when the...

Check out the latest episode of the Green Business Podcast Show by Eric Dye as he interviews our CEO and they discuss why EnLight.Energy decided to not just be another solar only installer, the impact of a Trump presidency on the renewable energy industry in America, our work with developing communities around the world, and why we chose a local energy franchise model.

ERIC: Today we are speaking with Julio Daniel Hernandez, CEO, and Founder of EnLight.Energy, a national company that helps home and business owners explore ways to drastically lower and eliminate their energy bills. Happy to have you back on the show Julio. How are you?

JULIO DANIEL: Doing great Eric thanks for having me.

ERI...

In recent years, solar panels have become more accessible. Many homes today use them simply because they cut down on energy bills. Aside from that, they're also eco-friendly. Because of this, many solar panel owners use theirs as leverage to gain a return on investment (ROI).

The ROI for solar panels is calculated by taking the value of electricity generated by your solar panels and subtracting your energy expenses. The result is the value you'll receive when you sell your home. According to the Department of Energy, solar panels can add up to $20,000 to the value of a home, which is a hefty amount of money. However, it doesn't stop there because other things factor in solar panel ROI.

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Having a home solar power system in your home can be a great step towards making your residence much more eco-friendly. Lessening your reliance on electrical energy and opting for solar energy instead can last you years. Still, it all depends on the type of maintenance that you provide to your solar panel system.

Most solar panels have few needs, but they are susceptible to certain damage when you pay them no mind at all. Going the extra mile and putting effort into maintaining them will surely keep them in a much better condition for the long run.

Curious about how you can properly maintain your home solar power system? Here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how t...