08-10-2010, 05:21 PM
Any of you homeowners thought about it for your house?
I work for an energy efficient / green company so it's something I'm obviously into, but I'm starting to get more serious about it...I think it would be a great way to take advantage of the tax credits out there right now and to save money on my bills. I don't even know where to begin though. My electric bill at most is about $150/month in the height of the summer so if I had a good enough system I'm wondering if I could pay for my entire energy bill and then some.
Thoughts? Anyone done research on this? My father installed a solar hot water heater a long time ago in the house we grew up in but he removed it. I'm not sure why, I'll have to talk to him about it...I'd imagine that solar power has come a long way since they 80's though.
I work for an energy efficient / green company so it's something I'm obviously into, but I'm starting to get more serious about it...I think it would be a great way to take advantage of the tax credits out there right now and to save money on my bills. I don't even know where to begin though. My electric bill at most is about $150/month in the height of the summer so if I had a good enough system I'm wondering if I could pay for my entire energy bill and then some.
Thoughts? Anyone done research on this? My father installed a solar hot water heater a long time ago in the house we grew up in but he removed it. I'm not sure why, I'll have to talk to him about it...I'd imagine that solar power has come a long way since they 80's though.
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Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks