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If you want to save on your energy costs, you have many alternatives: keeping the thermostat at one level year round, turning out lights when you leave the room or making sure all electronics are turned off and unplugged when you leave your home. While these alternatives are great options for small savings, those on a tight budget need bigger savings.
No one disputes that installing solar panels will increase your utility savings. But the initial cost to have your home equipped with these panels is not affordable for most families. Some companies charge in excess of $100,000. Luckily, families have another alternative-do it yourself solar panels.
Unlike many so called “do it yourself” products, these solar panels are not difficult to install. Many families make them a weekend project. The materials are less than $200 at our local home improvement store. Homeowners who don’t consider themselves “handy” have successfully put together a solar panel. The kits come with easy instructions and videos.
Many homeowners begin with just one panel-mainly because they want to know if it really is that easy! One solar panel is not going to heat your entire home but there are several ways just this small change can make a big difference.
• Use them to power outdoor appliances. Patio parties are no fun in the dark. Use solar energy to power lights and even a buffet table. Why worry with power extension cords that people can trip over or that look unseemly?
• Recreational vehicles. Look around any camp site and you are likely to find at least on RV that is powered with solar energy. Many people have learned that generators are expensive and take up a lot of room in a motor home. In addition, you don’t have to worry about where you park your home away from home since you won’t have to look for a “plug in.”
You can use several solar panels to reduce your utility costs. Measure your home to determine how many you will need. Make sure you are hitting the most strategic areas for generating energy. Set aside the time to construct the panels (some people can do two to three a day). Once you are completed, installation is easy. You don’t need to call a contractor or spend thousands of dollars.
How much can you save? The reports from consumers vary. Some homeowners claim energy savings of up to 78 percent! But you can save money in other ways by installing solar panels. The government offers tax incentives to homeowners that implement energy saving measures. That can add up to savings of several thousand dollars depending on the value of your home.
When the economy worsened in fall of 2008, many people turned to solar panels in an effort to save money. Even though the economy is showing signs of strengthening again, many homeowners still want to be in control of their energy costs. Using the sun’s energy with solar panels gives homeowners control over their energy costs.
Find out more on how to save on utility bills at http://www.solar-wind-energy-info.com
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Fi-Shock SS-440 Solar-Powered Low Impedance 10 Acre Medium-Duty Electric Fence Charger
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Sunforce 86115 Solar Garden Lights pack of 10
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Sashco 14003 QT Sashco Sealants Through The Roof, 1-Quart
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Eaton Corporation BR50SPA Spa Panel
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Sunforce 82150 Solar Motion Light
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Solio Mono Emergency Hybrid Solar Charger
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Etón SCORPION NSP100GR Multi-Purpose Solar Powered Digital Weather Radio (Green)
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Etón SCORPION NSP100OR Multi-Purpose Solar Powered Digital Weather Radio (Orange)
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The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower (Mother Earth News Wiser Living)
$5.49 The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and efforts to tap into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources ... |
