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Well, I had the opportunity to chat with Jonathan Rush, an expert from ProSolar Systems, about their options for Oakland Park residents, and below is a concise list of the reasons you should consider going with solar energy.
Now that I have your attention, who wouldn’t like to save money? Of course you would! That’s why saving money is at the top of the list. According to Pro Solar Systems you “may reduce your energy bill by up to 100% when switching to solar”. How is this possible? Rush explained that the solar panels you install on your house gather energy from the sun during daylight hours, and this helps power your home.
Partnered with FPL’s net metering, you should be able to run your household as usual. FPL’s website describes net metering as : “Florida’s net-metering rules enable electric customers to connect approved renewable generation systems such as rooftop solar panels to the energy grid so you can not only buy power from your utility but also sell excess power to your utility via the energy grid. FPL customers receive a smart bidirectional meter that tracks how much energy you use and how much excess energy you deliver to the grid so you can earn a one-to-one kilowatt-hour credit on your bill“.
Most homeowners invest in their property, whether it is by adding a new kitchen or bathroom, or outdoor living space to their backyards, etc., the options are endless for the enhancement we make to our homes. However, I found it quite interesting that the addition of solar panels to your home is one that will eventually pay for themselves in the long run.
Since you’re essentially reducing your power bill and these additional savings can be converted to the investment of installing the panels to your home. Solar energy is the way of the future, we see many businesses switching to clean energy every day, so, making your home more green with “clean energy” would make it a more attractive purchase for potential homebuyers if you’re ever interested in selling your home. In fact, owning a solar system in your home can increase your home value by up to 15%! Rush affirmed that “Most solar energy systems pay for themselves within 6-8 years; they can also boost your home’s value up to 15%!“.
What’s the next best thing to saving money? For Floridians, it is without a doubt, keeping your home powered during severe weather conditions like that of a hurricane. Living in South Florida, we are at risk of losing power during a hurricane, and the most active part of hurricane season is during the hot summer months. Imagine not having to worry about losing power during these months. “Solar energy coupled with Tesla Powerwall guarantees you’ll have power during and after severe weather”, Rush shares.
Having solar panels at your home will allow for your home to function as normal, even during power outages that can be caused by severe weather. Keeping your appliances running means you won’t have to throw out spoiled food, saving you more money. Solar Energy eliminates the daunting tasks of purchasing items such as generators and flashlights and since most generators run on gas, let’s not forget the time you’ll save by avoiding long lines at the gas stations too.
EDITOR, PUBLISHER, WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER, REALTOR®
Désirée Ávila has called Oakland Park her home for over 33 years. In addition to publishing LivingInOaklandPark.com, Désirée has been featured in print publications, locally and abroad. Désirée was an award winning teacher for 10 years and has a doctoral level education in Educational Technology. She is currently a licensed Florida Realtor® and is committed to a high-level of professionalism.
Désirée consistently professionally develops herself and has earned several different professional designations and certifications in real estate including the PSA, e-Pro, AHWD, SRS, ABR, and SFR. She was also awarded the C2EX, Commitment to Excellence award by the National Association for Realtors (NAR). This award is given to Realtors® that distinguish themselves for their commitment to excellence in the real estate industry.
She is esteemed by her real estate colleagues and has consistently received 5 star reviews from her clients. Her philosophy about real estate is that being a Realtor® is a way of teaching and helping people, and in the process a real estate transaction may occur, that is to say her foremost priority is and has always been about helping others.
She is dedicated to her hometown of Oakland Park and works consistently on building and fostering a strong community. She is passionate about photography and loves to read books about history ; the more detail the better! In addition to English, Désirée is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian.
Check out her real estate websites:
DesireeAvila.com
OaklandParkRealEstateAgent.com
Search for New Construction Homes with Désirée :
www.IWantToBuyNewConstruction.com
Visit her real estate blog at www.DesireeRealtor.com
When the country shutdown in March of 2020 because of the pandemic, there was much speculation about what would happen to the real estate market. Millions of homeowners went into
Fatal Shooting Near Publix at Dixie Crossing On Tuesday July 20th at around 4pm, BSO received a call regarding a shooting. The incident took place at 4900 NE 9th Ave.,
EDITOR, PUBLISHER, WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER, REALTOR®
Désirée Ávila has called Oakland Park her home for over 33 years. In addition to publishing LivingInOaklandPark.com, Désirée has been featured in print publications, locally and abroad. Désirée was an award winning teacher for 10 years and has a doctoral level education in Educational Technology. She is currently a licensed Florida Realtor® and is committed to a high-level of professionalism.
Désirée consistently professionally develops herself and has earned several different professional designations and certifications in real estate including the PSA, e-Pro, AHWD, SRS, ABR, and SFR. She was also awarded the C2EX, Commitment to Excellence award by the National Association for Realtors (NAR). This award is given to Realtors® that distinguish themselves for their commitment to excellence in the real estate industry.
She is esteemed by her real estate colleagues and has consistently received 5 star reviews from her clients. Her philosophy about real estate is that being a Realtor® is a way of teaching and helping people, and in the process a real estate transaction may occur, that is to say her foremost priority is and has always been about helping others.
She is dedicated to her hometown of Oakland Park and works consistently on building and fostering a strong community. She is passionate about photography and loves to read books about history ; the more detail the better! In addition to English, Désirée is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian.
Check out her real estate websites:
DesireeAvila.com
OaklandParkRealEstateAgent.com
Search for New Construction Homes with Désirée :
www.IWantToBuyNewConstruction.com
Visit her real estate blog at www.DesireeRealtor.com
When the country shutdown in March of 2020 because of the pandemic, there was much speculation about what would happen to the real estate market. Millions of homeowners went into
Fatal Shooting Near Publix at Dixie Crossing On Tuesday July 20th at around 4pm, BSO received a call regarding a shooting. The incident took place at 4900 NE 9th Ave.,
