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to pay the utility companies for power that which you are not using, ie; the “centralized method” we all pay for every body else’s power too, kind of like insurance. Haven’t we had enough of paying for what others use, what we don’t? These are the basic differences between the two political positions; one that puts all the power in your hands, the other keeps the power in the hands of the utilities and Big Oil. Which one do you think you will come out ahead. Here’s something to think about... why do Californians pay the highest price for gasoline? Could it be that they give the least amount of money to utility companies and Big Oil... roughly $277 per month for 5-years. But the good news is that since your producing way more energy than you consume (done by doubling the required system size), you will most likely never have another electric bill. Can you see how the $277 per month basically offsets your current electric bill? Let’s fast-forward the clock 5-years... you’ve finished your payments and now never have to pay an electric bill again. With today’s rising cost of energy (fossil fuel method) you can either continue to live in the home without paying for electricity anymore or, you can sell the home at a presumed premium to the next person who also will not have to pay an electric bill.Now this is all a very rudimentary way of figuring this out but, the bottom line is the cost for solar has come way down to that less than the cost for an automobile with some obvious benefits. For example, your system’s value will increase over time whereas your car will not. Also, by choosing a “distributive method” you will not be forced

Whatever the answer, I think the Sunshine State should be taking full advantage of its most prominent resource - the Sun. Nuclear... you’ve got to be kidding me! To continue this debate, chyme in or to find out valuable information that your utility company does not want you to know checkout “wwww.reepedia.com”. You can find this article and many more regarding the future of renewable energy!

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