Post from Richard Weirick's Blog:
Solar Hot Water Heaters
| By Richard Weirick - Sep 17, 2008 1:39:20 AM ET |
| Also listed in: Community Pensacola |
Florida isn't called the Sunshine State because it's cloudy all year! Solar energy potential is huge here, and Escambia county commissioner Gene Valentino knows how much solar hot water heating could help citizens cope with rising energy costs.
Under a newly proposed pilot program, homeowners will get a rebate for installing solar thermal water heating systems in their homes. Gulf Power is in the mix and it looks like those of us who know how hot it gets on our roofs (I've been on mine a lot after hurricanes!) will get the chance to take advantage of this free source of hot water.
Solar hot water heaters are many more times expensive than conventional heaters, but the electric and natural gas savings offer paybacks within 5 years for most installations. Still, many find it difficult to finance the purchase. Hopefully the proposed rebate will go into effect as planned and continue to be offered as long as necessary.
Sunshine in the Sunshine State is truly one of our greatest resources, and I encourage everyone to let their local leaders know that this renewable resource is not utilized nearly enough!
Under a newly proposed pilot program, homeowners will get a rebate for installing solar thermal water heating systems in their homes. Gulf Power is in the mix and it looks like those of us who know how hot it gets on our roofs (I've been on mine a lot after hurricanes!) will get the chance to take advantage of this free source of hot water.
Solar hot water heaters are many more times expensive than conventional heaters, but the electric and natural gas savings offer paybacks within 5 years for most installations. Still, many find it difficult to finance the purchase. Hopefully the proposed rebate will go into effect as planned and continue to be offered as long as necessary.
Sunshine in the Sunshine State is truly one of our greatest resources, and I encourage everyone to let their local leaders know that this renewable resource is not utilized nearly enough!
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