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Solar electric systems
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Solar
electric systems are excellent ways to generate power and
save money for your home. You can expect to save both money and the
environment by installing a solar electric system!
Of course, to save the most money, you are going to need
to implement a few other changes, as well. Simply setting up a solar
electric system in your home will not necessarily save you the big bucks.
Being wise will. Here are some tips:
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Energy efficient appliances -- replace old refrigerators
and other old appliances with energy efficient ones. Look for the
Energy Star symbol.
- Passive solar energy -- keep south-facing window shades open during
winter days to let heat in, and close them on summer days to block the
sun out. Use natural lighting rather than electric lighting when possible.
Design your house so that it needs less energy in the first place.
- Light -- use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
- Unplug -- do not just turn off your TV and computer and blender when
not in use; unplug them.
- Cold wash -- run the washing machine on cold (or, you could even switch
it so that it is run by natural gas rather than electricity).
- Evaporative cooler -- one of these uses less energy than air conditioning.
If you are already practicing energy-saving tips like the abovementioned
ones, then you are more likely to notice a cut in your utility bill
when you set up your solar electric systems. Solar electric systems
can be expensive to set up, but they are worth it in the end, especially
when you practice saving energy in other ways.
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