Guest Blogger: Jason Dickerson is a freelance writer for Direct Marketing and Analysis who focuses on ways people can make their home's more energy efficient and green. When Jason isn't writing he enjoys mountain biking and spending time with his wife Marissa.
How Remodelers and Their Customers Can Both Make Money Being Green
So you have a client that has decided to remodel their home. Considering that they’ve decided to make a serious investment in their home, it’s easy to suggest that they should also think about investing in something that can pay them dividends.
The value of adding green energy infrastructure to a home is threefold. Not only will residents save money in the long run by decreasing the amount of energy they purchase from their retailer, they’ll be helping reduce America’s dependence on foreign energy, and they might even make money by selling the energy they don’t consume to others.
Here in Texas, there are plenty of energy retailers that offer special plans for homeowners with green energy technologies installed on their property. If your clients need to find out which retailers have the best offers, tell them to visit energyproviderstexas.com to explore their options.
What is green energy?
Green energy is a big buzzword in politics these days, but it’s rare that someone actually explains what it is. Green energy generally refers to energy produced through means that are not dependent on fossil fuels. Instead, renewable resources drive the production of energy. Some of the most recognizable forms of green energy are hydroelectric energy, wind energy and solar energy.
Hydroelectric energy
Hydroelectric energy is one of the most developed forms of green energy across the country. For generations, American engineers have been developing dams for many of our nation’s rivers. Once a river has been dammed, engineers can control how much water passes through at any given time. As that water flows, it rotates a series of turbines thus creating energy.
Unfortunately, if you don’t live close to a major water source, this form of green energy probably isn’t available to you, and it’s definitely not something a single homeowner can implement on their own property. That said, hydroelectric energy is collectively one of the largest sources of renewable energy in the country.
Wind energy
In order to turn wind into electricity, a new type of windmill has been developed. Often these windmills are installed in large groups referred to as wind farms. All throughout West Texas, there are thousands of new windmills that have been built over the past decade, and wind-generated power is becoming an increasingly substantial source of energy for the Texas grid.
Individual homeowners can harness the wind to produce energy on a small scale, or if they’d rather not make that sort of an investment, many energy retailers offer products that are comprised of energy derived solely from wind farms in Texas. Either way, utilizing wind energy is one of the most effective ways for Texans to support green energy.
Solar energy
Harnessing the energy of the sun’s rays requires the use of solar panel technology. While solar panels were once extremely pricey, prices have come down as technology has advanced. Now, many people in sunny regions, including many areas of Texas, are installing their own personal solar arrays in order to capitalize on the most abundant energy resource in our solar system.
If one of your clients is interested in pursuing a green energy solution during the remodeling process, be sure to suggest they install their own solar array. Solar energy in particular can really pay off in the long run, especially when homeowners elect to sell the energy they do not use to other consumers on the grid.
If a client is interested in adding a solar array to their home, but isn’t sure if they can afford it, there are still options for them to consider. Some energy providers in Texas subsidize solar arrays, by offering to lease them to homeowners.
Green energy and remodeling go hand in hand
Considering how volatile the energy market has been in Texas over the past few years, it’s easy to make the case to many clients that green energy infrastructure is a worthwhile investment. Consider adding green energy installation to your skillset in order to capitalize on the current trends in the market!
