Imagine, you come home from a long day at work. You turn the TV on to catch up on today’s current events, very often you hear the phrase, “climate change” and how oil and gas companies are contributing 42% of fossil fuel emissions into the atmosphere which then leads to global climate impacts. You then think, “What if there was a solution to help offset that problem?”

One way is investing in Sandbox+ Solar commercial and residential solar energy system projects! Our local solar installers in Northern Colorado have done a great job in saving our communities money and revolutionizing the solar energy industry by storm!

When we think of emissions, the first thing that often comes to mind is the vast amount of vehicles driving around every day. But they are a couple other invisible emissions most people don’t think about.

Let’s talk about methane leaks. Methane leaks are unintentional natural gases that release into the atmosphere from oil and gas infrastructures as well as pipelines and poorly maintained equipment. They are especially common during methane extractions from the earth. Methane is one of the leading causes that contribute to accelerated climate change.

The amount of methane released during extraction is one thing. But the amount of equipment needed to even make extraction possible is another. Heavy machinery and the operations of pulling gas and oil from the ground burns a ton of fossil fuels. This entire process is the number one contributor to climate change across the world.

For more than a century, we’ve been told we have to basically subscribe to the power we use. But in 2026, we no longer need a subscription. We can use energy as an asset instead. Why would you pay for a CEO’s bonus instead of paying for your own independence?

When you rely on the grid, you are essentially renting your energy by paying a monthly fee. With inconsistent utility prices for gas and electricity, plus time of day rates, you aren’t getting any benefits out of it other than you receive the utilities you need. Installing solar panels is like moving from renting an apartment to owning a home. Every amount of energy you produce goes to you, your battery energy storage system, or back to the grid to receive credit.

The oil and gas industry is notoriously volatile due to conflicts, shipping delays, or pipeline leaks in another area that will inevitably impact the price you pay for utilities. By harnessing the energy of the sun, your fuel is free and you don’t have to worry about constantly shifting utility prices that are outside of your control.

When you decide to invest in a solar energy system, with the addition of a battery energy storage system, you can create your own home microgrid. You no longer have to rely on the grid going down and being left in the dark. When you own your energy and are able to store it for future use in the event of the emergency, you don’t have to rely on anything or anyone else. Plus, you are actively working to combat climate change by utilizing renewable energy! You can be a part of the solution, not the problem.

Our customers have experienced saving at least 75% of their current energy bill by switching to solar while others that rely on gas and oil, their monthly bill rates are steadily increasing as Xcel Energy just announced in 2025 that they were increasing energy rates from 9am to 7pm. With Sandbox+ Solar, you don’t need to worry about rising costs, or when you can use YOUR energy, as this energy doesn’t need to be resourced from materials that degrades our natural environment. It’s literally energy that comes from our sun that has been naturally giving our planet energy since day one.

What’s also convenient about our local solar company in Northern Colorado is we understand some companies have left their former clientele high and dry without any maintenance or service plans. So, when your solar energy system breaks or needs a fresh tune, who are you to call? Sandbox+ Solar of course!

We recently launched a service plan for that specific pain point others may have experienced with other solar companies. Our team of solar installers and technicians take great pride in the work we do and the quality of work we offer to our customers throughout the Front Range. So, if you are considering switching to solar energy, you already know a name you can trust.

When it comes to changing the landscape of climate change, we have the power to starve the use of fossil fuels by producing our own energy. We are here to offer reliable, self-sufficient energy solutions to help you own your energy, lower your utility bills, and avoid being part of the climate change problem.