| The energy crisis of 1979 resulted in long lines at | | | | power is one the best choices when considering |
| the gas pumps, limitations on the amount of gas | | | | ways of creating your own electricity at home. |
| that could be purchased at the pump, and | | | | The cost of converting to solar power today is |
| restrictions on which day of the week a person | | | | less prohibitive than it was in the past and more |
| could purchase gas, depending on odd or even | | | | and more people are using DIY solar kits to |
| numbers on their license plates. The United States | | | | create their own home power. |
| had to deal with this energy crises because of its | | | | The popularity of eco-friendly living and green |
| dependence on foreign oil. Over thirty years later, | | | | renewable energy continues to grow. The green |
| the US is still dependent on foreign oil and the | | | | movement is in full force as people look toward |
| prices continue to rise. | | | | the future of the planet and for ways to reduce |
| The rising cost of oil means home energy costs | | | | harmful greenhouse gas emissions now. Solar |
| continue to rise as well. This includes home | | | | energy and other sustainable energy sources, |
| electricity costs because the majority of | | | | such as wind power and geothermal power, |
| electricity is produced by burning oil and other | | | | greatly reduce pollution and help to ensure a |
| fossil fuels. With consistently increasing home | | | | better environment for future generations. |
| power bills, homeowners are looking toward | | | | Why convert to solar energy? Lower or |
| alternative energy solutions to provide energy for | | | | completely eliminate home electricity costs. Have |
| their homes. During the energy crisis of 1979, | | | | the ability to sell electricity back to the power |
| creating your own electricity at home was not | | | | company. Take advantage of tax credits offered |
| feasible but thanks to ever-evolving technology, it | | | | by the federal government and state |
| is possible today using solar power. | | | | governments for energy efficiency. Increase the |
| Solar power is energy from the sun that is | | | | value of your home. According to the National |
| converted into electrical or thermal energy. | | | | Appraisal Institute, for every $1 reduction in your |
| Sunlight is abundant, free and, it is a renewable | | | | annual utility bills, the value of your home |
| energy source. Fossil fuels are not. Because | | | | increases by $20. |
| energy from the sun is free and renewable, solar | | | | |