Maryland energy prices are absolutely ridiculous. If you thought your energy bills were high this summer…just wait till next year. If only my retirement account was up like this.
Recently, we have been installing a lot of solar water heaters in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. It seems most people prefer the flat plate solar panels over evacuated tube collectors (see pictures below). While flat plate solar panels and evacuated tubes each have their own advantages most people like the appearance of the flat plates. Which do you like better in terms of appearance?
Solar themal (solar water heating) systems are not new. Heating water with the sun goes all the way back to 1860! Check out this solar thermal timeline (click here).
“Is saving money the only reason why I am interested in solar?”
This is a good question to ask yourself if you are considering a solar water heater for your home. While the savings benefits are significant over a long period of time a solar water heater corrects one of the least energy efficient areas of your home. By using the sun’s clean, 100% renewable energy to heat your water you have made a tremendously positive impact in helping the environment. You are reducing tons of CO2 emissions which means less pollution and damage to you world. This is a wonderful benefit!
Making the decision to switch to a solar water heater does make financial sense, but should that be the only reason? There are a lot of things we buy that don’t save us money and don’t help the environment. Maybe it’s time to take a closer look at why we are truly interested in renewable energy investments…like solar water heaters.
I am constantly amazed at the popularity of Cash For Clunkers, Cash For Dishwashers, Cash For Whatever, etc… These programs are o.k., I guess, but the solar energy incentives Maryland homeowners have access to are absolutely terrific.
Look people!…Most Maryland homeowners can get over $4,000 towards the installation of something that will literally save you 10’s of thousands of dollars. Not to mention solar water heating eliminates CO2 emissions. In many cases a typical Maryland solar water heater installation will not cost much more than a regular, fossil fuel burning water heater.
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