Maximizing energy efficiency and saving money with solar energy means choosing the right system for your home in Summerlin. That’s not a hard decision if you have the right kind of roof. Roof-mounted systems are the most efficient and least-cost solar option for almost any kind of house in this neighborhood—one that is blessed with abundant sunshine and also allows for proper solar panel placement, which is to say, the panels must face the right way and not be shaded during the course of the day. Of course, if your roof is not sun-friendly or if it’s an odd shape, a ground-mounted solar panel option may be the better choice for you—again, not a hard decision if you have sufficient land.
An innovative option that combines aesthetics with functionality, solar shingles integrate almost invisibly into a home's roofline—even in a neighborhood with strict homeowners association rules. So for those living in Summerlin, where architectural appeal is so highly regarded, solar shingles are a perfect option and remain a blend of design and energy efficiency that doesn't compromise the home's visual integrity. But despite their potential payoffs in home value and energy savings, they're definitely a more costly upfront investment. Still, if you want a solar solution and have the budget for it, solar shingles are the way to go. And from what I can tell, they're a remarkably efficient way of doing it.
When integrating solar panels, it's crucial to consider not just the local landscape, but local regulations and local energy consumption patterns. The city of Summerlin has made a commitment to sustainability, and it's situated in the state of Nevada, which offers several incentives for renewable energy. So, at the very least, solar panels could help Summerlin residents break even on the system's cost over the lifespan of the panels—that could be around 25 years. Still, an energy audit really helps to understand not only the current energy usage, but also the potential for solar energy to offset any audits resulting in expensive energy upgrades. So, either way, solar panel technology is most beneficial to the local community when we consider all of these factors.
