4 Ways Your School Will Benefit From Solar Innovations
Everyone knows that in the education business the budget is always tight. It should come as no surprise that many school administrators are looking for creative ways to cut costs. This is especially common in the area of power and energy consumption. If you find yourself and your school in this boat, we’d like to help by introducing you to our solar innovations program.
It seems like the majority of people know about the benefits of solar panels but few think of them as a viable power option. This is something that we at EME Innovations would like to correct. For this month’s blog we want to explain hidden benefits you’ll find by installing solar panels. Here are 4 reasons why your district should be looking into solar innovations for your schools.
State and Federal Incentives For Solar Innovations
Energy consumption is a pretty hot topic nowadays. For much of the past decade the government has been pushing alternative clean energy solutions and are willing to provide assistance for those willing to comply. Between state and federal funding, school solar panel installations are more affordable than ever and in some cases may even cost you nothing out of pocket!
“Solar Powered” Return On Investment
Going green is a nice initiative but most people will be more interested in how solar panels are going to save them money. The good news is that solar installations will give you an excellent return on your investment. They’re fairly durable and should be helping you lower your energy costs for around 25 years on average. This means you’ll be freeing up room in your budget every year that can be dedicated to improving other school functions.
Lock In Your Energy Rates With Solar Panels
Here’s an incentive that often flies under the radar. When you sign your contract to set up solar at your school you’ll be able to fix your annual energy cost for the near future. Depending on your particular situation you may qualify for fixed costs over the next 5, 10 or even 20 years. This will set your mind (and your budget) at ease as you won’t have to deal with unexpected price bumps.
Educate Students With Your School’s New Solar Panels
At the end of the day, the goal of our schools is to educate our children. With your new solar panels you’ll be able to collect data to show students the energy collection and consumption principles at work. This can be an exciting example to add into your STEM courses to show students real science in action.
