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Sonoma Electricity Use - July 2008 |
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Average Electricity Use Per Person for Major Cities - July 2008 |
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Napa County Electricity Use Comparison - July 2008 |
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QUESTION: I’m considering installing solar panels at my home. Will I get paid for any "extra" energy that my solar power system produces?
ANSWER. You could! If your new system makes more energy than you use, the "extra" flows back into the grid and mixes with the vast pool of energy there. Whether you get paid for your contribution depends.
After you've installed those solar panels and the kilowatts start cranking-voila!-you are the owner of a small "renewable generator." This makes you eligible for a variety of rebates, both state and federal. But if you take advantage of the rebates, you can't also sell your extra power.
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- Step 1: Don’t solarize your inefficiencies!! Make sure you’re using energy efficiently so you don’t pay for a solar system that’s larger than you actually need! Start with switching out old bulbs. Unscrew America ups the entertainment value of efficient lighting.
- Find Rebates & Incentives:
- Solar electric isn’t the only option! Sun Light and Power installs both solar electric and solar hot water systems.
- Innovative actions around the world:
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*PG&E aggregates meter data for residential and commercial customers in the 6-7 weeks following the end of each month. Therefore July 2008 represents the most up-to-date, comprehensive electricity use information currently available. August information will be available at the end of October. |
