Stay Cool With Solar Power

Cutting Temperatures With Solar Power

There is no shortage of sunlight during the summer months. Temperatures rise because of the abundance of sunlight. For solar power lovers, this presents a unique challenge. On one hand, more sunlight means plenty of power for the home. On the other, it means more heat to deal with inside and out of the house. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to keep temperatures down during the summer while staying green. Better still, you can actually use solar power to keep those temperatures in control. Fight the heat with sunlight? Of course!

Using Solar Energy

Depending on your living space and air conditioner, the AC usually does a good job of keeping the indoors cool during the summer. The problem is that AC uses electricity just like anything else in your home. How do you stay green while using the AC? Switch to a clean energy provider! You don’t have to put solar panels or a windmill up around your house to get the benefits of clean energy. If your home receives its electrical power from renewable energy suppliers, you can rest assured that your AC will be running on clean energy during the summer.

Lower The Heat With Energy Efficiency

One of the biggest contributors to interior heat during the summer isn’t the sun at all. It is actually the lights in your home. Light bulbs put off a lot of heat, especially if they use a filament to produce the light. That means a small little metal wire heats up in the middle of the bulb until it starts to glow. This puts off heat and light which can increase indoor temperatures. Switching to energy efficient bulbs like LED lights not only will save you energy, it will also cut down on the heat. These bulbs produce less heat which means less work for your AC during the middle of the day. Solar power plus energy efficient bulbs is a winning combination.

Use A Solar Energy Provider

Most people assume you need solar panels on your roof to get the benefits of solar energy. This is becoming less and less true as more solar energy suppliers open up for business. These days, most consumers can work with solar energy providers to get access to the solar energy produced by these suppliers. For temperature regulation, this is a great solution. One of the few downsides to solar panels at home is they tend to increase surrounding temperatures. Having hot, heavy equipment on your roof adds yet another way for heat to collect in the home. By getting your solar power from a supplier, you eliminate this additional heat source while reaping the same benefits.

Staying Green During The Summer

Using green energy during any time of the year is great for the environment and your home. Despite the hot temperatures, the summertime is a perfect point to start using green energy if you haven’t made the switch yet. Becoming a Star Energy Partner will put your home or business on a renewable electric grid and will allow you to start controlling those interior temperatures in a green way. To learn more, visit our website for more information or a free consultation.