| There appear to be two key benefits. | | | | option, there would be less dependence on fossil |
| - The first one is altruistic: conserving natural | | | | fuels and this will result in its conservation. |
| resources, helping the environment, reducing | | | | - Could recycle energy. The energy generated by |
| pollution and so on. | | | | any of the renewable energy options available can |
| - The second is practical: saving money on utility | | | | also be reused to regenerate energy. |
| bills. | | | | - Save electricity. |
| Let us take a good look at each of the benefits | | | | - Conserve for future generations. |
| Monetary Benefits | | | | Good for the environment |
| - Save money/save utility bills. Yes, you wont | | | | - Less pollution. Since all the renewable energy |
| have to pay utility bills to the National Power | | | | options does not dissipate dangerous chemicals or |
| Company anymore. | | | | toxic waste to the environment, there is bound |
| - Would increase your home value. Real Estate | | | | to be less pollution if most people start going the |
| agents has confirmed it that the worth of any | | | | way of renewable energy. |
| home that generates its own power is higher than | | | | - Good for the environment. All the renewable |
| those that does not generate their own power. | | | | energy options are environmental friendly. |
| - Would pay for himself in a short time. After a | | | | - Clean source of energy. They are all clean |
| short while, the little money spent on installing the | | | | source of energy. |
| generator will be regained, that is why it is called | | | | Less dependent on other energy sources |
| free energy. | | | | - Can generate and store own electricity. |
| - Receive government rebate. If you generate | | | | - You won't have to deal with electric company. |
| excess power and give the excess to the | | | | - Less dependent on other source for energy |
| National Grid, Government will pay you rebate. | | | | More Reliable |
| Conserve Energy Sources | | | | - The renewable energy system is much more |
| - Conserve natural resources/ fossil fuels. If most | | | | reliable than others. |
| people in the world opt for the renewable energy | | | | - There are no shortages or blackouts. |