The future is here, now. Solar electric power for the private residence is feasible and viable. San Diego is a prime area for converting to solar electric because of the amount of sunshine throughout the year. Even in coastal areas, where morning cloudiness or spring time gray skies typically block out the sun shine, new systems are efficient enough to pay for themselves. The new systems are so efficient, even the famous “May Gray and June Gloom” still provide enough sunlight to produce electricity.

 

The systems are quite costly, but when making an investment in the future, concerning your cost of living, value of your home, tax base and the environment for all Americans and your descendants, how much is too much. The cost of the system can be paid through a FHA Solar Loan. Most private companies that provide the services of selling and installing solar systems for residential customers have on-line calculators to show the cost and projected savings. Their sales people will happily explain all the details and answer any questions.

 

A solar electric producing system becomes an asset to your home increasing its value. Not only do your electric bills decrease, allowing additional funds to be directed towards paying off the system loan; it becomes a sales promotion better than a new kitchen or bathroom.

 

With the proper sized system, you will significantly reduce or eliminate your electricity costs from your utility company (SDG&E). Present day legislation has provided that utility companies must credit users for extra electrical power produced from their private systems. When your solar power system makes more electricity than your home uses, additional power is sent out to the power grid. This makes your electric meter run backwards, earning you credit to be spent during the night when your system isn’t producing power.

 

 

 

I will provide further details, of Green Topics which can provide homeowners with several benefits, in future blog postings.