5 Reasons Why a Solar Powered Pool Heating System is Right for You
It’s finally June; the sun is out and your pool is ready to be splashed in! While any homeowner can easily see the benefits of having a pool, sometimes the perks can be outweighed by the cost to keep it heated. Even on the hottest days, no one enjoys jumping into freezing cold water. So what are your options? Stay warm and pay a huge bill? Or keep your costs low and freeze?
Before shelling out the cash or popping your donut floatie, you should consider the benefits a solar pool heater can have on your wallet, your pool, and the environment. Today, we’re here to tell you the top things you need to know about heating your pool with solar energy!
- Solar heating solutions offsets long term utility costs
Oftentimes, the hesitation to having a solar powered pool heating system is the initial cost of installation. While the initial cost can range in price depending on the size of your pool, types of panels, and how much sun your home receives, the actual cost of heating your pool after installing solar panels is significantly reduced, if not totally free. Additionally, because the average lifespan of solar panels is 20 years, you’re sure to save money over time.
2. Solar pool heaters are easy to operate
Solar panels might be high tech, but they are super easy to use! Solar pool heaters have automatic controls that let you set the temperature you want your pool to be. After that, all you have to do is let the sun shine and the heating system will do the work.
3. Solar power offers tax incentives
Coupled with lower utility bills, solar power has another wonderful benefit – state and federal tax credits! In Atlanta, homeowners who install solar panels can benefit from federal solar investment tax credit which cuts installation costs by 30%. If you’re worried about a high rise or another home being built and blocking your sun, Georgia has the Solar Easements Act which allows homeowners to ensure that they have a clear pathway to access direct sunlight.
- Solar powered pool heaters are significantly better for the environment
Solar powered pool heating systems release zero emissions compared to a gas heated pool that can release 4,000 points of CO2 each year. With the benefit of reduced utility costs and improving our environment, it’s hard to find any downside to solar powered pool heaters.
5. Energy efficient solutions can add value to your home
A study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that installing solar panels to a home adds an average of $20,000 to the home’s value. In addition, solar panels can provide financial incentive to buyers because of their ability to lower utility bills. Real estate brokerages also realize customer’s peaked interest in green homes. For example, Redfin noticed their customers were searching for homes with solar panels and now offer a filter to show all homes for sale with green features.
If you’re thinking a solar powered pool heating system could be a good fit for you and your home, you can learn more about what we offer from Energy Conservation Solutions by giving us a call at (470) 284-0225.
Written by: Bailey Chauner
