Residential Solar Power Systems

A Smart Investment with a Residential Solar Power Systems

If you are looking to become energy independent, there is no better, more surefire way to do that than to install a residential solar power system for your home.

The average home uses nearly 10,000 kWh of electricity a year. That equates to a little over $1,000 at current rates. Larger homes, inefficient appliances, and more electronics can all make homes use $3,000 or more in electricity annually.

Thinking about all the things that use electricity in your home: television, washer, dryer, oven, fridge, microwave, air conditioners, heaters, and many more, and you can see why you would want to have your own supply of electricity instead of relying upon the power grid. A residential solar power system can take you off the grid or at the very least reduce your dependence on it.

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Statistics of Residential Solar Power

Starting off with some numbers, the average US household uses about 10,000 kWh of electricity annually. This could be improved from a home improvement standpoint with better windows, better appliances, and better insulation. These cost saving improvements alone would save hundreds of dollars a year. (more…)