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June
2009
June
2009
How should I go about converting my electric home to solar power? Or given the cost is it just not feasible?
I have a 1750 square foot tudor cottage built in 1928 located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Do it because it makes you feel good, but not to save money: It takes 5 to 10 years to amortize and you must maintain it. Give it another 5 years to get more mature and affordable.I’ll be happy to give you some ideas, but make sure you are really into the concept first.
Do it because it makes you feel good, but not to save money: It takes 5 to 10 years to amortize and you must maintain it. Give it another 5 years to get more mature and affordable.I’ll be happy to give you some ideas, but make sure you are really into the concept first.
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20 years with a vacation shack in Mexico - no electricity, no running water. Heaven on earth.
Not only is it feasible, it is highly recommended.
Texas is one of the best states for sunlight. I recommend calling your electric utility company. Most utility companies will tell you what you need, how much it will cost and where to get the rebates.
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This should cost you a nice chunck, but in the end it will pay. Also look into geothermal pipes, a method of converting the temperature difference between the surface and underground pipes they install into electricity, also a nice chunck of change. These things take about 5-7 years to pay for themselves.
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OK… The price for solar panels unfortunatley is still kind of high. http://www.affordable-solar.com/index.php I looked here, and they have some really good stuff, but like I said, they are very expensive. However, the price for converting your home to solar energy from fossil fuels will pay off in the long run.
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