Using solar energy is an environmentally responsible choice.  By using a renewable source of energy we can conserve fossil fuels.  The rapid growth of demand for fossil fuels in the world economy is depleting many of our natural resources.  Oil spills and coal mining are contaminating our oceans, rivers, and forests. Natural gas extraction has damaged ground water and poisoned wells in the western U.S.  Installing a solar energy system will reduce air, water, and soil pollution.  This is a benefit for public health and our fragile ecosystems. 

A typical 3 kilowatt-hour system will provide the following benefit over 25 years.

180,000 lbs of CO2 (greenhouse gas)

600 lbs of NOx (smog)

500 lbs of Acid Rain

Which is the equivalent of driving a car 300,000 miles (12,000 miles per year)

This is the equivalent of planting 1.5 acres of trees.

This will prevent 90,000 lbs of coal from being burned.