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Title: Imagine having a home that pays for itself
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URL Source: http://www.patriotheadquarters.com/home-that-pays-for-itself-power/
Published: Apr 21, 2016
Author: staff
Post Date: 2016-04-21 07:25:22 by BTP Holdings
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Views: 193
Comments: 8

Imagine having a home that pays for itself

Imagine this scenario for a moment. Instead of you receiving a $300 bill each month for your electricity usage, you send the electric company an invoice for the electricity they are purchasing from you. And, just to make it more fun, you tell them that late charges will be assessed if you don’t receive payment within 30 days.

Science fiction? Fantasy? Maybe not. As the cost of energy-efficient equipment falls and more and more homes are powered by solar panels and wind turbines, there could come a day when you live in a home that actually produces more electricity than it uses.

Net-zero homes, featuring energy-efficient appliances, highly insulated doors and windows, and water recycling systems, are a step in this direction. They used to belong only to the very wealthy. But with the cost of a complete home solar system dropping by about 50 percent over the past five years, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association, more people are giving them a serious look.

Today, the cost of a net-zero home is about $40,000 to $45,000 more than a conventional home. Just a few years ago, it was about $100,000 more. Not only do these homeowners not have to worry about an electricity bill each month, they are eligible for tax incentives and rebates, depending on laws within that particular state.

In addition to releasing no carbon emissions, these net-zero homes save approximately 100,000 gallons of water each year through recycling. The air quality is better in these homes as well, so people save on medical costs. And because they last longer than conventional homes, their resale value stays higher for a longer period of time. Finally, these homes are more disaster-resistant than the average home.

If money were no object, would you be interested in owning a net-zero home? What do you think are the biggest advantages or possible downsides to such a home? Please chime in on this subject.


Poster Comment:

I wish I could hook up solar panels where I live, but I am in apt and it is not feasible since the land lord would not allow it. ;)

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#1. To: BTP Holdings (#0)

Most will never live long enough to recoup their "investment" in solar; it's still very expensive.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2016-04-21   9:21:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Lod (#1)

"with the cost of a complete home solar system dropping by about 50 percent over the past five years," it should be all the way down to nothing in another 5 :-)

Ted Crudz: The Mask of Sincerity

NeoconsNailed  posted on  2016-04-21   9:59:58 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: NeoconsNailed (#2)

Proper attic insulation, radiant-barrier paint, ridge and soffit venting, triple-pane windows, and a 17 SEER HVAC system have brought our electric bills down to $35-45/month year round. These improvements were done over ten years and the City of Austin had a 0% interest loan program that was great for the HVAC and new duct work.

I'll take all the 0% money that I can.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2016-04-21   10:32:43 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: Lod (#1)

payback time is still about 20 years

Ada  posted on  2016-04-21   10:48:05 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: Ada (#4)

Indeed, I did the numbers and solar just didn't make fiscal sense here. Thanks.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2016-04-21   11:10:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: Lod (#3)

brought our electric bills down to $35-45/month year round.

Congratulations -- sounds wonderful. what were they before, and how much did all this set you back?

Thanks.

(Oh, NO -- they used a woman model for this one? Women never lie. At least she's white.)

Ted Crudz: The Mask of Sincerity

NeoconsNailed  posted on  2016-04-21   20:45:10 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: NeoconsNailed (#6)

It's been a while, but I'd guess 25K or so.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2016-04-21   21:31:46 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: Lod (#7)

Ouch!

And..... how much of a reduction does $35-40/mo represent? Lots, I hope.

Ted Crudz: The Mask of Sincerity

NeoconsNailed  posted on  2016-04-22   4:51:13 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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