Here’s the skinny on solar panels

A solar rooftop can eventually pay for itself after four to five years in Massachusetts. Stephan Savoia / AP

Whether you’re an environmentalist or not, deciding to install solar panels on your roof isn’t an easy choice. The decision often boils down to economics,The Boston Globe reports.

Installing solar panels in Massachusetts can eventually pay for itself after a four to five-year wait, Vikram Aggarwal, the founder and chief executive of online market place EnergySage told the Globe. Data from EnergySage reveals that the average Massachusetts homeowner paying $100 a month for electricity can save about $35,900 over the next 20 years by installing solar panels on her roof. That would more than cover the considerable costs of installing the panels.

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But it isn’t all about the money, the Globe reports. Other considerations include aesthetics, where you live, environmental factors, contracts, and more.

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