Every homeowner typically deals with utility expenses sapping a good deal of his monthly budget– you may have had to sacrifice some wants to pay extra for the needs. However, as a CBC news report shows, there’s one other option to consider:
"A Surrey resident has drastically cut his electricity bill by installing solar panels on his home.
Last week, electrician Hans Wekking's energy bill was $3, which includes the cost of charging his electric car.
Two weeks ago, Wekking installed eight solar panels on his house at a cost of $10,000.
"This shields you from any rate hikes. Once you've paid for the system, the electricity is free," he said."
The potential for cheaper power expenses without having to tap natural resources from deep inside the Earth will resonate with Greater Vancouver Area residents. The Vancouver government enacted bylaws in 2009 designed to ease limitations on solar power system installation; a BC provincial study noted that the local climate had much potential for the ‘Couv to generate over a megawatt-hour of electricity at any given time. When you are eager to have abundant amounts of power for your home without leaving an environmental footprint, consider going for solar energy from Vancouver providers like Terratek Energy.
Signing for a solar power system requires a degree of education about how it works, not to mention getting authorisation from bodies such as BC Hydro. A solar power system consists of a panel array linked to inverters and charge controllers to properly manage the energy flow, and batteries for emergency storage. You can consult your preferred contractor about retaining your existing utility connection, but check with them if your roof can handle the added weight of the arrays.
The potential for savings from solar power in Vancouver is not confined to clean energy for appliances. Your provider can also offer to have a heater system linked to your water tank. An inspection should identify if the roof is partly facing south and has a clear line to the sun during most of the daylight hours.
There’s serious business to be made in a solar power system; Wekking is already selling the excess electricity from his device to neighbours. A company like Terratek has the capability to set up a charging station for electric vehicles, which can help in an earlier return on investment. Given the recent developments in the environment, you can do your share by harnessing the sun for your daily energy needs.
(Source: Solar panels mean $3 electricity bill for Surrey man, CBC)