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Originally Posted by Matt 26z
I was looking at some wind power generators and solar panels at the county fair the other day. I didn't ask specifics though. Does anyone have any of these? He was saying how the electric co will buy the extra energy that you don't need for a little bit, or credit your bill the full amount.
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The electric company is required to buy the excess electricity that you produce and cannot use from what I understand. I've read a little about it, and wind turbines seem like the most energy efficient source. Solar panels really don't seem to do a lot.
Setting these up is quite expensive though. We're talking $30-40k, but in the long run they easily pay off with energy savings plus they add value to your property. In the State of California there are several grants available that will help pay up to half of the expense, your area may have a similar program.
One thing that is really stressed by the alternative energy source "people" is energy conservation. There is no point in creating your own energy if you haven't taken steps to conserve the energy you have already purchased. Contact your energy supplier and they'll do an audit of your house and give suggestions on what you can do to help conserve energy.
I pay about $100 monthly, 3 bedroom with about 1600sq ft I believe. No AC. The insulation on my place is terrible, which really drives me crazy. I'm buying heavy drapes this winter to see if that helps keep the heat in better.
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