Get Off The Grid - Get A Solar Power System

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Solar power is now a viable option for many homeowners as the cost of electricity continues to soar year on year. One thing is for sure, energy costs will only rise further are energy cost caps expire or are removed. Building a home solar power system is really the only way you can get 'off the grid' and become energy independent, a dream which many homeowners currently aspire to. Saving tens of thousands of dollars over the next two decades could become a distinct possibility if you build a large enough solar power system. You will need to take into account where you live and the energy demands of your home.

The Savings Are In The Figures

Amazing savings are available. Your only cost is the initial fee to install the solar power system, as one the system is installed you will never have to purchase power again. At first, the $20,000 or more that you spend on such a system will be more expensive than several years of electricity. Eventually though, the system will pay itself off, offset by rises in energy costs. Additionally, a large tax credit will bring a welcome sizable rebate. In this way, home solar power systems effectively cost much less than their price tag because of various energy initiatives that lower the cost of these products. No matter the size of the solar system that you use, it will pay itself off in about ten years or so.

Selling electricity back to the energy company may become a reality as it his highly possible you may produce more than you need. But an average household probably won't produce enough electricity from their solar power system to make this a reality. Just think about the winter months when less electricity will be produced because their is less sunlight available. However, the average household could be further renovated to save even more energy and become greener. Newer types of insulation, better windows, and other upgrades can save thousands of dollars a year in energy costs. By changing you incandescent light bulbs for energy saving bulbs every household can still save hundreds of dollars each year.

Getting away from the grid is a long term goal that can be expensive at first but the benefits are well worth it in the long run. In the years to come making your home green and more energy efficient will become even more cheaper to achieve. They will not only use less electricity, but more homes will produce their own electricity as well. In addition to existing energy initiatives such as hydrogen fuel cell and electric cars and better mass transit systems, America is making huge steps to energy independence, and you can begin now by renovating your business or home with a solar power system.


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