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How Can I Take Advantage of Solar Energy Now

By Solar energy | August 28, 2009

How Can I Take Advantage of Solar Energy Now

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I’ve been studying and pursuing solar energy advantages for more than a year now.

I am happy, no, thrilled with the obvious pursuit of renewable energy sources by federal and local governments as well as everyday citizens.

But I want information I can act on.

For the past year, August 2008 to August 2009, we have taken every actionable idea our home budget allowed.

This action steps centered on energy conservation measures. Indeed, energy conservation is the place to start.

The good news is that we reduced our home energy bill by 22.7 percent, a savings of almost $500 over the course of the year by practicing energy conservation measures only.

Really, if each of us practiced energy conservation only, a huge difference would be evident on our collective carbon footprint!

With all the conservation measures in place, the next steps are energy efficiency measures. These are the measures that cost a little bit of money—energy efficient windows, more home insulation, energy efficient heating/cooling systems, energy efficient appliances.

However, right now, I have no funds to take action on these efficiency items.

Sigh.

What’s a person on a tight budget to do?

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