- tip of the day
- What generates more energy than your double espresso?
- the bite
- Just look up. Rain or shine, tapping into the sun to serve your energy needs is an easy way to cut your energy costs as well as pollution. And just in case you're lacking a rooftop to call your own, solar panels aren't the only way you can take advantage of the brightest energy source around.
- the benefits
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- A clean, renewable energy source. One hour's worth of the sunlight that hits the earth provides more energy than we humans use in a whole year.
- Smaller bills. With the right system, you'll never pay another electricity bill, and in some areas, you can even receive credit for excess energy you send into the grid.
- Lower and lower costs. The price of solar is dropping. Plus, federal and state tax deductions and rebates can slash up to 75% off the cost of a new home system.
- Valuable real estate. Solar-electric systems increase a home's value by $20K for every $1K reduction in yearly energy bills. That's a lotta Ks.
- personally speaking
- Never one to miss out on a great deal, Heather's in the process of installing solar panels on her roof with the aid of California's awesome solar tax rebates.
- wanna try?
- Billionaire Biter?
Budget Biter?
- Citizen Eco-Drive Watches - hundreds of watch styles with solar batteries that charge using indoor or outdoor light ($66-$1,050).
Biter Brainiac?
- FindSolar - learn how much cash solar can save you, and find local installers.
- Vote Solar - join a non-profit that promotes solar power.
