The Clean Energy Generated By Our Solar Panels Will Save Both Money & The Planet

The Clean Energy Generated By Our Solar Panels Will Save Both Money and The Planet. . , 1,068 Trees Planted The number of trees the Baileys Trail would have to plant for an equivalent reduction of CO2 emissions., 100 Barrels Of Oil The number of barrels of oil burned to create the same amount of energy as the Baileys Trail solar systems., 34 Acres Of Forest The number of acres of forest that would have to be planted for an equivalent reduction of CO2 emissions., How Solar Works Grid-tied solar systems automatically feed power into your house. Any excess electricity produced by the solar system and not used by your home is put onto the electric grid, and your utility credits you on your bill for the kWh produced! During the times your solar isn't producing as much electricity you use up the credits., Energy In Our Region For decades, hardworking coal miners worked in our region to provide the coal necessary to power the nation's cities and towns. With the increase of automated extraction methods like strip mining and mountaintop removal techniques, coal mining jobs have been on the decline for decades. The transition to solar is an exciting part of our region's economy. Solar in Appalachia is a win-win-win, as a non- extractive energy resource with a growing modern manufacturing sector and the means to provide gainful jobs.