Solar Power - Home Generated

There are consequences involved in overuse of our resources. Those consequences could be devastating on a global level. The solution really lies in our own backyard. The actions we take and the decisions we make everyday can affect change.

The solution might be at home. If we wait for industry and government to make changes we will soon feel even more devastating effects from climate change. We may already be seeing those effects in the form of more severe weather patterns affecting the growing of our food.  The choices we make today will affect the quickest change for the better.

Turning to solar power: Isn't it a costly solution?

The answer is very simple. Once your solar panels are installed (or wind generator, or other renewable energy choices) you will never have to pay another utility bill. Clearly, renewable energy is a long term approach to solving the problem of high utility costs.

If you decide to stay in your present home and install renewable energy to run it then radical conservation methods and investing in super-efficient appliances would be necessary to run your home. Even a modest scaled independent power system would cost several thousand dollars and your lifestyle would have to undergo drastic changes to make it work.

If lowering your electric bill is your prime concern, then implementing conservation measures is a better dollar for dollar investment compared to installing an independent power source. This is a good starting point. Think of it as training for your end goal of running your home with independent power and you will succeed.

You can make games of conservation in your home with your kids. Children are especially good at coming up with creative conservation practices in the home. Get them involved in this process from the start.