Solar and Save!
The California Energy Commission estimates that a typical
homeowner using electric water heating can save up to $575 in
the first year.
Payback! An investment that pays
for itself!
A typical payback for solar hot water systems is 6-8
years, while a solar pool heating system has a typical payback
period of between 2-4 years.
Think Economics. Think
Environment. Think Solar.
Whether you have an electric or gas hot water heater,
the operating cost will continue to rise over time. According to
the California Public Utility Commission electricity rates have
increased an average of 6% per year, between 1970 and 2001. The
utilities wholesale price for natural gas has more than tripled
in the past eight years. Because most of the electricity
generated in California is produced with gas fueled electric
power plants, pending natural gas shortages are likely push
electric rates even higher in the near future.
Is a Solar Hot Water or a Solar
Cooling System right
for me?
To take best advantage of a solar system you need good
southern exposure with minimum shading. Rooftop installations
are the most common, but the collectors can also be mounted on
accessory buildings, or on ground mounts. If you have an
electric water heater now you can save over $575 a year by
switching to solar water heating. If you have a gas water heater
you are probably aware that the retail price of gas has more
than doubled over the past ten years.
California CPS
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