Consider this opportunity.

Most of the energy on Earth comes from the sun, nearly 99%. Electricity generation has historically been dominated by fossil fuel combustion, but electricity demand is soaring. The ability to generate electricity using solar and wind has never been more economical, now costing less than fossil fuels.

If you had to plan for the next 100 years, would you choose to provide new electrical generation using the least-cost option, while also gaining environmental benefits?

This is exactly the opportunity reflected in the ongoing actions and planning taking place across the United States at the county, state, and city levels.

With the new administration, the federal government cut funds that were included in previous laws designed to invest in technology supporting EVs, wind, and solar adoption. Despite this, solar and EV adoption continue to grow rather than decline.

WHY?

Cost is critical, but so are convenience and long-term planning.

Chicago-area mayors foresee EV adoption rising to over 1 million vehicles by 2030. The number one issue in adoption is charging, specifically reducing range anxiety.

These communities, both affluent and less wealthy, are joining together to ensure they are prepared. Their considerations include:

  1. Permit issuance for charging equipment in 10 days or less

  2. EV and solar expertise in construction review

  3. Utility support and incentives for installing EV chargers

  4. State of Illinois support to promote and plan initiatives

They recognize the reality that solar provides the most power on our planet, is cost efficient, and can be installed quickly.

The best future will be achieved by those who understand reality and plan for it.

Realgy Energy Services is a registered Retail Energy Marketer serving commercial customers in the states of Illinois, and Indiana. We offer Service Plans that will provide electric and natural gas at wholesale pricing direct to customers without any utility markup. Our Service Plans work with the local utility to provide seamless service and annual energy savings. Service Plans include Guaranteed SavingsTM, ManagedPriceTM, ManagedGreenTM Index, Fixed and PriceAssuranceTM.

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