What is Green DIY Energy? How to Add Solar Panels Starting at $200
Lots of people now are considering adding solar, wind, and other home energy sources that are earth friendly, and cost saving.
The newest wrinkle in this movement, is the "Do it Yourself" crowd.
So the "DIY" part of the term Green DIY Energy, stands for "do it yourself".
Since adding solar panels to your home, paying a contractor, can cost $10,000 to $25,000, the DIY benefits are substantial.
And building your own windmill to capture free wind energy is very appealing.
Again, the installation of your home wind system can be priced above the range of folks who are trying to save money, while doing a good thing for the environment.
But, there's also good news, in the Green DIY Energy world.
In fact there are at least 2 major developments that will help you enhance your home and lower your electric bills with green energy.
The first development sounds political (it is not).
And the second actually makes going green very affordable for any homeowner.
Homeowners who are interested in adding solar panels on their roofs got a big boost from the $787 billion economic stimulus package passed by Congress in early 2010.
All homeowners are now able to get a federal tax credit worth 30 % of the cost of their new solar system.
So, even if you are also eligible for state and local programs, you can lower your costs with the new 30% tax credit.
That could make a big difference in some states.
California, for example, was the first to offer rebates to homeowners who install solar systems.
And some cities and counties now offer new solar financing programs that lets homeowners pay the cost of their solar systems over 20 years.
Check with your local county and state authorities or your electric utility company for more info.
Now, regarding the DIY part of the decision to add solar or wind energy savings to your home, there are new resources available.
Solar panels can be built from common, cheap, and easily accessible materials.
Today you can build home solar panels for about $200 yourself.
No, you do not need to be an engineer, or skilled super handyman.
Guide books are available to take you, step by step, through the full, exact, process...
and yes you can do this.
Also, plans and step by step instructions, show you how to build a functioning, energy producing windmill for your home.
Again, the materials are as simple as PVC pipe, cables, and other components available at your local Home Depot or hardware store.
So the Do it Yourself thing is very realistic and available to you now.
And whatever you may think of bills passed by Congress, the goal to help foster more green, renewable and wind energy for the average home is now reality.
Check it out.
Save money.
Help the environment.
The newest wrinkle in this movement, is the "Do it Yourself" crowd.
So the "DIY" part of the term Green DIY Energy, stands for "do it yourself".
Since adding solar panels to your home, paying a contractor, can cost $10,000 to $25,000, the DIY benefits are substantial.
And building your own windmill to capture free wind energy is very appealing.
Again, the installation of your home wind system can be priced above the range of folks who are trying to save money, while doing a good thing for the environment.
But, there's also good news, in the Green DIY Energy world.
In fact there are at least 2 major developments that will help you enhance your home and lower your electric bills with green energy.
The first development sounds political (it is not).
And the second actually makes going green very affordable for any homeowner.
Homeowners who are interested in adding solar panels on their roofs got a big boost from the $787 billion economic stimulus package passed by Congress in early 2010.
All homeowners are now able to get a federal tax credit worth 30 % of the cost of their new solar system.
So, even if you are also eligible for state and local programs, you can lower your costs with the new 30% tax credit.
That could make a big difference in some states.
California, for example, was the first to offer rebates to homeowners who install solar systems.
And some cities and counties now offer new solar financing programs that lets homeowners pay the cost of their solar systems over 20 years.
Check with your local county and state authorities or your electric utility company for more info.
Now, regarding the DIY part of the decision to add solar or wind energy savings to your home, there are new resources available.
Solar panels can be built from common, cheap, and easily accessible materials.
Today you can build home solar panels for about $200 yourself.
No, you do not need to be an engineer, or skilled super handyman.
Guide books are available to take you, step by step, through the full, exact, process...
and yes you can do this.
Also, plans and step by step instructions, show you how to build a functioning, energy producing windmill for your home.
Again, the materials are as simple as PVC pipe, cables, and other components available at your local Home Depot or hardware store.
So the Do it Yourself thing is very realistic and available to you now.
And whatever you may think of bills passed by Congress, the goal to help foster more green, renewable and wind energy for the average home is now reality.
Check it out.
Save money.
Help the environment.
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