Summer’s High Time For Solar Energy

More people who reside in the Bay Area are opting to use solar power. Especially now that the summer season is about to go full swing. That means that the energy of summer would be totally on the go.

Despite the high heat and the high temperature, Richard Eckman who resides in San Jose does not care much about it. After all, he can stay inside his home and be able to enjoy the coolness of his home’s temperature. And yes, he is getting cooled without spending much. He says about his solar power panel, “Since this system went in 1998, our PG&E bills have been zero. Except for gas, no electric bill.”

What Eckman has installed is a solar system that he has mounted on his roof. And that whole system is his source of energy so as to use all the electrical appliances in his house. And on this, Barry Cinnamon of Akeena Solar explains, “A combination of high energy prices and significant environmental problems has just contributed to long term increase in the demand for solar panel systems.”

They are saving much on electricity now and helping save the environment. How about you?

[Via ABC7]
[Image from Solar Power At Home]