Facing Large Georgia Power Rate Increases More Atlanta Homeowners Taking a New Look at Solar Power

Georgia Power has announced more than $1 billion in future electric rate increases, which should increase interest in home solar power.

Previously, many Atlanta homeowners that have wanted to harness the free and abundant solar energy to power their homes were discouraged by the upfront costs. In addition, the rates for electricity in Georgia were very affordable compared to other parts of the country. Now with the cost of electricity rising, new solar technology products and available energy rebates- the time has never been better to add solar power to your home. This year Georgia Power has requested an electric rate increase of over $1 Billion dollars. Georgia Power also has announced additional rate increases to pay for two new nuclear plants. The bottom line is if you live in Georgia you will face large increases in the cost of the electricity for your home.

Servicing Atlanta and surrounding areas, Premier provides products and services for homeowners concerned about home energy efficiency. Premier is offering a new solar home energy system, SunSource. Premier Indoor Comfort is one of the largest Lennox Heating and Air Conditioning dealers for Atlanta and provides customers with the products and services they need to decrease their energy bills and reduce their environmental impact. SunSource Home Energy from Lennox is the easiest step toward owning a solar powered home.

There is now a solution for homeowners who felt that adding solar power to their home did not fit within their immediate budget. With the SunSource Home Energy System, all you need to start is to purchase one of the top rated Lennox Solar-Ready Air Conditioning Units. These units are combined with Solar Modules that can be added later when time and budget permits. The more Solar Modules a homeowner adds the more electric power that is generated. Lennox has provided an estimate that homeowners in the Northern Georgia that replace their standard Air Conditioning unit (10 SEER AC) with a SunSource System with the XC-21 Air Conditioner and only six Solar Modules can save up to 202% of their cooling costs.

The Solar Modules are not the over-sized solar panels that may come to mind. Each Solar Module has its own scaled-down microinverter that converts solar energy into usable electric power. You can start with a small number of solar modules and add more later to generate more electric power. The initial power generated by the SunSource Home Energy System is used for your heating and cooling units. When these units are not running the system powers lighting, appliances and other electronics in the home. Perhaps the best news is that any surplus power is returned to your utility company for a credit on your power bill. Georgia Power recently increased the amount of power they would purchase from 1 megawatt to 2.5 megawatts at $.17 per kwh.

SunSource Home Energy System qualifies for tax credits under the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Homeowners receive 30% of the cost and installation fee. They also receive up to a $1,500 tax credit for the solar-ready Lennox heat pump or air conditioner that is an integral part of the SunSource system. For more information please call one of the local indoor comfort specialists at Premier Indoor Comfort at (404)-592-5596 or please visit their website www.Atlanta Air Conditioner Repair.com.

About Premier Indoor Comfort Systems: Premier Indoor Comfort Systems has been providing heating air conditioning and indoor air quality service and products to Atlanta homeowners since 1999. The company is one of the largest Lennox Dealers in the Southeast. Premier Indoor has earned the elite status of a Dave Lennox Premier Dealer. Trained and independently evaluated on an ongoing basis, Dave Lennox Premier Dealers™ deliver a level of comfort and service no one else can match. As partners with the leading name in home comfort, Dave Lennox Premier Dealers™ offer some of the best products available in the industry, including products from the Dave Lennox Signature® Collection. Recently the company has expanded their service to include Indoor Air Quality, Home Energy Services and Geo-Thermal Heating.

For more information, or to contact Atlanta Air Conditioner Repair, please call (404)-592-5596 or email info@Atlanta Air Conditioner Repair.com.

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