Families spend thousands of dollars on major repairs, such as the installation of a new heating and cooling unit, in addition to the replacement of new windows. Once a home has been through weatherization, there is no need to spend excessive amounts of money on heating or cooling the home. Installing solar panels in the home is probably the wisest investment most homeowners can make.
With the rising cost of electricity, families can barely make ends meet. It does not take a lot of money to power a home, but it does take some time. Even if the focus is set on powering the entire home, emphasis should be on completing one room at a time. Many families do not have the money to install solar panels simultaneously; however, a plan must be put into action. Solar energy pays for itself almost instantly. The money that a homeowner saves from the energy bill is more than enough to buy another energy panel. The more panels that are installed the more savings families get to enjoy.
The decision comes down to a few important questions. How much do the solar panels cost, and can I really afford to buy them? Many homeowners ask these questions. The answer is who can afford not to have them. Everyone is concerned about global warming, and the scarcity of resources. Nevertheless, the price of heating and cooling the average home is almost triple. Families, who choose this route of installing solar panels in their home, have options and opportunities that will allow them to save money and claim a rebate on their taxes.
It actually costs hundreds and even thousands of dollars to install solar energy panels in a home. Not every structure is equipped to handle the weight of the panels and if that is the case, the homeowner must start with the roof. The roof will need to pass an inspection to determine if it is able to hold a set amount of pressure. A certified installer can advise customers on what size panels they need to use, depending on how much money the family wants to spend and save. If homeowners want to save more than half on the cost of their energy bills they may consider a one-time investment charge of at least a few thousand dollars. However, at the end of the year this amount can be claimed on their income tax return. In some instances, the government is giving huge discounts to homeowners for the installation of solar power panels, and in some states, customers can receive a grant.
Most homeowners may decide to completely take their home off the electrical grid altogether. This can be done, but it is very costly. Homeowners can expect to spend up to 40 thousand dollars for a complete conversion. To save even more money on installation; many families are conducting a DIY project on their own. They are actually cutting out the middleman and doing the work themselves. Before installing any size panel conduct a home analysis first and have the roof inspected.
