Thinking about solar for your house or business, right? It's a fascinating thought, so take some time be fully informed about options.
It's a complex subject because most of us didn't have anything to do with the design of our house, much less the plumbing configuration or wiring schemata.
What struck me recently is the idea that we can pay off our car, or a building, but we'll never pay off the utility company.
Or, taking another angle, what if you had locked in your electric rates twenty years ago?
I went to an open house this week in Northern California, and the homeowner proudly showed me around his property, particularly the solar array on his new shed. What struck me about Denis was the emotional transformation he'd made by owning his own power production. And his system wasn't even producing much yet, because of some tall trees the winter sun can't crest.
In his case, he'd even cashed out a retirement fund to pay for his system (luckily, before the big market drop in late 2008. Now he looks extra smart). Although that's hardly ever recommended by financial experts, the concept resonates.
Not having to pay utility bills will make his retirement much, much easier. And utility rates are conservatively estimated to rise 10% per year. But we all know how energy prices can spike.
The point is that it takes an investment mentality, or long-term mature thinking, to outlay the funds for solar, wind, or simply smart conservation remodeling.
Are there any financial experts that would like to analyze a test case for personal solar electricity versus other investment vehicles? There are some compelling changes in solar panel prices AS I SPEAK: new federal tax incentive just expanded for residential consumers, solar panel prices dropping rapidly right now--and, there's no reason you have to pay full retail.
Our company, Wholesale Solar (http://www.wholesalesolar.com), does two more things to further this study. We sell at wholesale prices to the public, and, our sales engineers design your system at no additional charge.
This is the equivalent of hiring contractors to remodel your kitchen, but not letting them get the mark-up on the cabinets you want installed. Hire the cabinetmaker yourself, and put the money you'd otherwise pay for the cabinetry markup in your own pocket.
Are you brave enough to save money? In the short term, you can save a chunk by doing some legwork yourself. In the long term, you can pay off your system in an average of ten years, and the electricity is free for the next forty, or more, years thereafter.
Post your comments below, or call us to get a quote. With a real, customized quote in your hand, you'll be one step farther down the road to a radiant kind of independence. Make it real.
Ken Oatman, Operations Manager
Wholesale Solar, Inc.
2405 South Mount Shasta Boulevard
Mount Shasta, California 96067
sales@wholesalesolar.com
http://www.wholesalesolar.com
800-472-1142
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