Archive for October 26, 2011
Many Americans have been exploring renewable energy options for their homes in recent years. Some are motivated by environmental factors, seeking renewable energy sources due to issues like climate change, pollution, or resource scarcity. Others are motivated by purely financial factors, recognizing that, though the initial investment for green home energy sources may be high, the ability to produce one’s own electricity or hot water is financially worthwhile in the long term, and that money will can be saved over the course of a few years. Options for home renewable energy systems include geothermal heating, solar panels, solar water heating units, and even small wind turbines.