Going Green With Solar Power – Is it Right For You?
Everyone knows we face an energy crisis. A report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that more than 90 percent of 2008 energy production came from nonrenewable sources. Dependence on a declining supply of fossil fuels requires a switch to sustainable sources of energy. In an attempt to make a difference, many homeowners are switching to eco friendly alternative power sources. Is going green by using solar power right for you? If you think the answer to that question is yes, there are more three questions you should consider before you make the commitment to going green. 1. How much of your utility usage do you want to replace with sun generated electricity? Would you be satisfied with small steps such as outdoor solar lighting and perhaps a solar powered water heater? Or do you want to go all out and totally replace all of your electrical usage? Your choices here will determine how much you must spend to go green. 2. What will it cost? Even though recent technology h
