Replacing Nevada’s Coal Mines with Residential Solar
Many have been fighting against coal mines for years. Coal burning releases toxic gases and drains local water resources. Finding a solution that is less damaging is vital to the future of our environment.
Nevada Solar: Dead or Alive?
Policy to help promote renewable energy in Nevada has been a bit of a rocky road the past couple of years. This, however, changed for the better when Governor Sandoval approved Nevada PUC regulations. And as time progresses so will Nevada’s renewable energy policy.
The future is looking bright for Nevada’s 50 percent renewable energy standard. The measure, approved in the 2018 election, now is one step closer to enactment.
If this measure passes again in 2020 Nevada will start implementing it. As a result, the current state renewable energy standard will double. Solar is very much alive in the State of Nevada and it will continue to thrive.
One Way Solar is Being Instituted in Nevada
The overwhelming desire for clean energy has put utilities and coal mines in a tight spot. One solution that is being explored is using mines sites for solar farms.
The Sunshine for Mines program found that Nevada has almost 3 million acres of closed mines. These sites are ideal for solar farms because they are already connected to the grid. Coal mines, however, are brownfields.
Brownfields are sites that contain contaminants that could cause harm. Health concerns make it difficult to acquire financing and approval for construction.
These factors make it hard to move forward on these types of projects. Conglomerates are working on legislation to increase renewable projects on Nevada’s closed mines.
The Future of Nevada’s Residential Solar Market
While solar farms do increase solar production residential solar is less intrusive. And with the Assembly Bill 405 net metering agreements entered into are now fixed for 20 years.
This is a huge win for homeowners that want to produce their own power. Now you can get solar with the assurance that your benefits won’t go anywhere.
The Financial Benefit of Solar
There is a slew of benefits that come with using renewable energy, but when you get solar you also save money. Depending on the financing option you choose solar can save you thousands.
There are three main financing options; cash, loan or a solar lease. Because this is a large investment most people don’t have the cash to purchase an array outright. This makes getting a low-interest short-term loan your best option.
Securing your Future with Solar
Residential solar also allows you to free yourself from a life-long bill. You can now enjoy retirement without worrying about wither you can afford to keep your lights on.
Owning a photovoltaic system gives you control over power generation for your home. And if you get solar backup you won’t have to worry when the grid goes down either. Regardless of what happens down the road with solar on your home, you won’t have to worry.
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