Solar Sustainability: Pool Problems

Summer Fun

So you are probably asking yourself, what in the world does solar sustainability have to do with my pool? Well, you would be surprised to find that the answer is, quite a bit. While the value of a pool becomes apparent during the summer, as it is a great place to make memories with the family or just cool off after a long, hot day, in other months a pool may just seem like a big waste of space. That is because while the pool gets plenty of attention in the summer, it spends most of the other months just collecting leaves, insects, and the contents of your wallet.

Feeling the Heat

I know, I know, I still haven’t give you a reason why pools and solar sustainability go together, but just be patient. A common solution for making a pool usable for more than just three or four months a year is to heat it. However, if you have ever tried this or know somebody that has, it can be a costly affair to heat a pool, especially all year. Pool maintenance and expenses accumulate year-round even if you aren’t heating it. Between cleaning, filters, chemical treatments, covers, pumps, and more, a pool can cost big money in the short, and the long term. However, solar sustainability can make the luxury of pool heating available for any income level, something the table below shows.

Affordable Luxury

Using a solar sustainability system to power your pool and heat your water doesn’t have to be expensive, and really, it isn’t. When you examine it, a solar system requires almost no maintenance, offers free energy for 10–20 years (more than double some of the best systems), and the costs to heat your pool is nothing more than installation. Solar pool heating has made the costs of keeping a warm pool all year long not only manageable, but even a possible source of income! That’s because if you produce more than you use, your utility company will compensate you for any excess energy. Imagine getting paid to live in luxury!

A Well-Timed Opportunity

Now more than ever, solar sustainability has become an economic and obvious solution. Government incentives, low to no-interest solar loans, grants, and other resources provided have made switching to solar a real possibility for anyone, regardless of their income level or situation. That is why the smart choice is to contact a seasoned and knowledgeable member of the 3-D Solar team to see what possibilities exist for you.

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