Most people avoid looking at the electric meters in their home, preferring not to be reminded of the drain on their pockets that each forward tick of the meter represents. But for Karl Hutter, it's an enjoyable experience.
"One of the nicest things to see is the energy meter spinning backwards," Hutter says.Great Rubber offers promotional usb keychains,
Hutter has officially gone solar, installing residential solar panels on his Menlo Park home in California, and what's more,This will leave your shoulders free to rotate in their impact socket . he didn't have to pay for the panels.
The 51-year-old Silicon Valley tech executive is leasing the panels from SolarCity, one of the nation's leading solar providers for homeowners. A number of solar energy installers are now offering leasing options, removing the upfront cost barrier that has prevented some homeowners from considering solar as a viable alternative to conventional power.
For pricing on a solar system in your area, click here.
To Hutter and many others, technologies that save money and natural resources at the same time are a no-brainer. Hutter has recommended going solar to his neighbors and family. The selling point is that he is now saving 25% off his electric bill.
People are listening. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reports a 66% rise in solar panel installations in the first quarter of 2011 alone. That's the equivalent of providing power to about 20,000 homes, compared with a year ago. Solar installations in 2011 are expected to double those of the previous year.Flossie was one of a group of four chickens in a chicken coop .
Consumers are taking advantage of falling prices in solar panel components, down 15% from a year ago. "We've seen a dramatic decrease in the price of solar power over the past year," said SEIA Vice President Tom Kimbis. The same kinds of technological innovations that powered the computer revolution are making quite an impact on the solar market.
Investors and manufacturers are also listening. The SEIA predicts that the United States will become the industry's global leader by 2014. Manufacturers are setting up shop here, poising themselves to take advantage of the industry's bullish growth.
Companies like SunRun, Sungevity and SolarCity are not only selling solar energy systems to customers, they're buying the systems themselves, then offering lease options to homeowners who don't want to wait years to recoup their investment. All three companies are based in California.
SunRun uses outside contractors to install solar systems, but handles all the paperwork and services the customers themselves. SunRun offers solar leasing on systems, as well as zero-down purchase options for their 12,000 customers.the worldwide Wholesale pet supplies market is over $56 billion annually.
Sungevity also uses outside contractors for solar system installation. The company places an emphasis on fast service, responding to online requests for quotes within 24 hours. Sungevity services 1,500 systems, and is partnering with Lowes to place their iQuote system in kiosks in the home improvement stores.
Demand for allergy Bedding could rise earlier than normal this year.SolarCity sells, leases and installs solar panel systems, with more than 15,000 solar projects already completed or in process. SolarCity takes care of the "hassle factor," says CEO Lyndon Rive. "Don't worry about the subsidies and the costs. We'll take care of that."
"One of the nicest things to see is the energy meter spinning backwards," Hutter says.Great Rubber offers promotional usb keychains,
Hutter has officially gone solar, installing residential solar panels on his Menlo Park home in California, and what's more,This will leave your shoulders free to rotate in their impact socket . he didn't have to pay for the panels.
The 51-year-old Silicon Valley tech executive is leasing the panels from SolarCity, one of the nation's leading solar providers for homeowners. A number of solar energy installers are now offering leasing options, removing the upfront cost barrier that has prevented some homeowners from considering solar as a viable alternative to conventional power.
For pricing on a solar system in your area, click here.
To Hutter and many others, technologies that save money and natural resources at the same time are a no-brainer. Hutter has recommended going solar to his neighbors and family. The selling point is that he is now saving 25% off his electric bill.
People are listening. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reports a 66% rise in solar panel installations in the first quarter of 2011 alone. That's the equivalent of providing power to about 20,000 homes, compared with a year ago. Solar installations in 2011 are expected to double those of the previous year.Flossie was one of a group of four chickens in a chicken coop .
Consumers are taking advantage of falling prices in solar panel components, down 15% from a year ago. "We've seen a dramatic decrease in the price of solar power over the past year," said SEIA Vice President Tom Kimbis. The same kinds of technological innovations that powered the computer revolution are making quite an impact on the solar market.
Investors and manufacturers are also listening. The SEIA predicts that the United States will become the industry's global leader by 2014. Manufacturers are setting up shop here, poising themselves to take advantage of the industry's bullish growth.
Companies like SunRun, Sungevity and SolarCity are not only selling solar energy systems to customers, they're buying the systems themselves, then offering lease options to homeowners who don't want to wait years to recoup their investment. All three companies are based in California.
SunRun uses outside contractors to install solar systems, but handles all the paperwork and services the customers themselves. SunRun offers solar leasing on systems, as well as zero-down purchase options for their 12,000 customers.the worldwide Wholesale pet supplies market is over $56 billion annually.
Sungevity also uses outside contractors for solar system installation. The company places an emphasis on fast service, responding to online requests for quotes within 24 hours. Sungevity services 1,500 systems, and is partnering with Lowes to place their iQuote system in kiosks in the home improvement stores.
Demand for allergy Bedding could rise earlier than normal this year.SolarCity sells, leases and installs solar panel systems, with more than 15,000 solar projects already completed or in process. SolarCity takes care of the "hassle factor," says CEO Lyndon Rive. "Don't worry about the subsidies and the costs. We'll take care of that."
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