2006-09-22 05:34:36 · 8 answers · asked by turtle 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Mine does. I have solar electric panels, solar water heating panels, and a wind generator. Before those all went in, my electric bills were about $400 per month, now I pay $0 per month, and often get a credit for the extra electricity I sell back to the power company.
"green" energy is not only better for the environment, it makes good financial sense, too!
2006-09-22 05:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have two homes and burn wood for heat in one of them. That is a renewable energy source.
Unfortunately, the two homes are poorly situated for solar and wind energy. Both are extensively surrounded by trees that block a southern view. I did buy a wind generator for an older house but the manufacturer went out of business before the machine was completed. I lost a bunch of money on that.
2006-09-22 05:45:39 · answer #2 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We would, but we live in a heavily wooded area, so direct sunlight is only in certain portions of the yard, let alone the house. Plus, trees and houses are so close together that a wind machine would not be feasible.
We do however keep energy use to a minimum during the day and at night, preferring to keep the air/heat off when not needed, and lighting candles at night to get a glass of water etc.
There are about 50 ways to cut down on power usage in a house, from stopping drafts in doors and windows, to just learning to wear a sweater indoors in the winter to avoid using more heating oil or natural gas, or electricity for your heaters. Even if you can't rely on a renewable, you can still minimize your use of fossile fuels and electricity without having to give up much in the way of comfort.
2006-09-22 05:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by dvc_dude_25 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The good folks dedicating their careers (lives) to studying, inventing and engineering these sources of energy are being stomped on by oil companies who want to keep selling their products. Another reason is that solar is still pretty expensive for the typical home owner (a system producing $500 worth of electricity costs about $30,000 or more in CA) and wind equipment is still pretty big - the blade diameter on a windmill to generate a good fraction of the energy needed for a family of 4 is too big to look good in a typical neighborhood.
2006-09-22 05:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by sunseekerrv 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
At this point in time, I can't afford the capital investment of $30,000 to install a solar voltaic system. Considering my utility rates, the return on investment doesn't look good, taking over 25 years to pay for itself. I am, however, interested in some form of solar water-heating system that will work in conjunction with my electric hot water heater.
2006-09-22 05:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
my house does too.
we use 8 solar panels.
maybe you should do a little more research first, son.
2006-09-22 05:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
mine does, i've got the best power source ever
2006-09-22 05:43:32 · answer #7 · answered by NTH IQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inefficient and expensive.
ask the big companies why that is.. willya?
:D
ask big OIL and those huge ELECTRIC companies that run/operate those grids...
see what happens.
2006-09-22 05:42:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋