| It is a commonly believed myth these days that | | | | back to your utility company. You won't be |
| solar power is too expensive to be of use in | | | | sending them checks- instead; they'll be sending |
| most homes. Many people think that unless you | | | | you money. In some parts of the world, the |
| have a huge amount of roof space and live in a | | | | government actually subsidises utility companies to |
| very sunny area, there is no point in having a | | | | pay up to four or five times as much money as |
| solar power system installed in their house. | | | | would normally be paid to people who provide |
| However, this is simply not true as you can build | | | | solar power into the main grid! |
| your own safe, reliable, cost-effective and | | | | The other great thing about solar power is the |
| efficient solar energy system by using the | | | | fact that you will be helping the environment. |
| "Earth4Energy" system. Rather than spending | | | | Even if you don't believe in global climate change, |
| thousands, you can actually install your own | | | | you cannot deny that using renewable resources |
| system for around $250. | | | | such as the energy from the sun is a very good |
| Once you have installed solar power in your home | | | | thing. It cuts down on pollution, thereby reducing |
| you will notice a large decrease in your electricity | | | | health risks and saving public health money. You |
| bill. If you are dedicated and cut down on | | | | will actively be creating a healthier, more pleasant |
| unnecessary power wastage by doing basic things | | | | environment for yourself, your family, and |
| like turning lights and the air con off when your | | | | generations to come. |
| not using them, you will probably be able to get | | | | More and power people are using solar power for |
| rid of your electricity bill altogether. Another great | | | | their homes. Isn't it time that you joined in, saved |
| thing about using solar power is the fact that you | | | | money on your utility bill, and helped the |
| can sell excess energy that the system produces | | | | environment? |