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Skyrocketing energy costs and concerns about fossil fuel sustainability have left many homeowners plagued by the question, "How can I save on my home energy expenses?" One of the most common answers to that question is solar power. A home outfitted with sunlight sucking solar panels receives a steady dose of free energy straight from heaven, but do the initial costs of installing those pricey roof shingles outweigh the potential savings? Do they even absorb enough energy for a home to run completely off of the grid? We will answer these questions, and more below: Although there are naysayers who vehemently deny advancements in solar technology, solar power technology is more than efficient enough to power a home; scientists are so sure about a solar future that they are continuing to invest their expertise in pushing the technology forward. Solar power is so efficient, in fact, that it is even serving as a water and home heating energy source to replace outdated gas boilers. The question of price will likely be the biggest setback to the spread of solar powered homes for years to come. Having solar panels installed can cost well over 10,000, but that initial investment doesn't mean that they don't have huge money saving potential; many news outlets are even reporting that investing in solar energy results in greater financial returns than a strong stock investment portfolio. This in part due to the fact that most solar homeowners never need to pay another dime for energy, but there are a couple of hidden benefits that take their savings to the next level: many government organizations are willing to pay for a large chunk of the installation; the huge return, though, is from those same energy companies that used to be a drain on the solar homeowner's wallets. All of the excess energy absorbed by a solar home is transferred into the local power grid, and in exchange, the local utility company pays the homeowner cold hard cash. Check out local Texas deals at http://www.electricitycompaniestexas.com/just-energy/texas/w/wingate/. For those who are able to pay for the initial setup of a solar powered home, it is a worthwhile investment that will save you boatloads of cash. For those who cannot come up with that much money, take heart, because inexpensive solar powered home technology is coming soon.
