People

• Installing solar systems in South Carolina means a variety of good jobs for South Carolinians. Click here for more information >>
  
• According to the National Solar Jobs Census 2013, solar related jobs grew at 19.9% vs. 1.9% for the economy as a whole in 2013.
  
• Generating electricity with solar PV systems does not pollute the air that we breathe, which means fewer asthma attacks and other health problems in our children and elderly.

Planet

• Solar PV systems generate electricity using only the sun.
• No greenhouse gas emissions to increase global warming.
• No hazardous waste to pollute our rivers and lakes.
• Doesn’t require large amounts of water to generate electricity
• Doesn’t require large-scale mining for fuel.
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Profits

• Over the long run, putting up solar on your home can save you money.
• You lock in the cost of electricity now and not have to worry about increases in utility rates down the road.
• You can break even on your system in 9-10 years and you will still have 10-20 more years left on your system.
• Your home will be worth more than your neighbor’s as a prospective buyer will receive a reduction on their electricity bill.