Why You Should Go Solar

For Homeowners • Businesses • Agricultural Producers

As energy prices rise and the world transitions toward cleaner energy, going solar has become one of the smartest investments you can make – both financially and environmentally. Whether you own a home, run a business, or operate a farm, going solar is a practical way to lower costs, increase energy independence, and build a more sustainable future.

Protect Against Rising Energy Costs

Electricity prices have been increasing steadily. Solar gives you control by locking in the cost of generating your own power.

• • The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects continued rate increases in coming years. ¹
• • Solar systems provide predictable, stable costs over their 30+ year lifespan.
• • You can redirect the money paid to your utility each month into owning your own solar array. This both shields you from rate increases and, once the system has “paid for itself,” produces pure savings every month.
• • With Eagle Point Solar’s Residential Solar Ownership Program, you can receive no-money-down financing with a fixed, low interest rate and see immediate monthly savings.

Wondering how much energy costs are really going up in the Midwest? Read more in our blog “Rising Energy Costs Hit Consumers with Substantial Electric Rate Increases.”

Save Money Every Month With Solar

A solar system lets you generate electricity from sunlight, reducing your monthly utility bills from day one.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) calls solar “a long-term, low-risk investment that reduces monthly utility bills.” ²

• • Homeowners: Offset part or all of your electric bill, and in many states, sell excess power back to the grid through net metering.
  • Businesses: Cut costly daytime energy use and reduce demand charges, often one of the largest portions of a commercial electric bill.
  • Farmers: Many agricultural loads (pumps, dryers, etc.) primarily run during daylight hours, perfectly matching solar production. Excess energy produced during the day can also help offset nighttime costs.

  Be Informed: Key Solar Considerations

  Before going solar, evaluate:

  • Roof/land condition and shading.
  • The cost of doing nothing (price of paying the utility for the next 30 years vs. buying a solar array now).
  • Up-front cost vs. financing options.
  • Incentive changes (state programs can evolve).
  • Utility policies (net metering, time-of-use rates).

  Our free solar analysis will provide you with detailed, up-to-date information on all of these topics.

  Protect the Environment

  Switching to solar helps make a positive environmental impact and reduces your carbon footprint. Solar technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contributes to addressing climate change. It also offsets pollutants like sulfur dioxide, mercury and other particulate matter, which can cause health problems. According to the EIA, solar technologies “do not produce air pollution or greenhouse gases when operating.” ³

• Homeowners: Installing solar can reduce as much carbon annually as planting 180 trees.⁴ (Based on an array size of 18 panels.)
• Businesses: Commercial solar supports environmental sustainability goals, cuts emissions, and demonstrates corporate responsibility.
• Agriculture: Farms with solar often pair production with land use, such as solar grazing or pollinator-friendly ground cover, to promote sustainability.

Did you know? Solar panels produce power quietly, with no moving parts or emissions⁵, making them one of the cleanest technologies available.

Increase Your Property Value

Solar is an upgrade that adds value to your home – just like finishing a basement, remodeling a kitchen, or updating to energy-efficient windows.

According to Zillow, homes with solar systems sell for about 4.1% more than comparable homes without them. ⁶

You can read more about buying or selling a home with solar in our blog article “How to Buy & Sell a Home With Solar”

The Bottom Line on Going Solar

Going solar is a decision that pays off in dollars, reliability, and sustainability.

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to save on bills, a business seeking cost stability, or a farmer aiming for long-term resilience, solar energy delivers real, measurable results.

Start by:

• • Reviewing your energy usage.
  • Requesting quotes from reputable solar providers. You can start the process here with our free solar analysis.
  • Comparing ROI projections.

Further Reading from Credible Sources

• • U.S. Department of Energy — Benefits of Residential Solar
  • U.S. Energy Information Administration — Solar Explained
  • USDA – REAP Program Overview
  • Illinois Shines (Adjustable Block Program)
  • Focus on Energy — Wisconsin Solar Incentives

Sources

1 https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=65284

2 https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/benefits-residential-solar-electricity

3 https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/solar/solar-energy-and-the-environment.php

4 https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/07/08/just-one-solar-panel-offsets-the-carbon-emissions-equivalent-of-ten-trees

5 https://docs.nrel.gov/docs/fy12osti/53186.pdf

6 https://www.zillow.com/research/solar-panels-house-sell-more-23798/