solarpvhome.com

Welcome to solarpvhome.com a website that describes one family’s commitment to "Going Green and Saving Green". There are many green websites that go into detail about the advantages / disadvantages of Green Technologies. What makes this one different is that we are a real family (in Maryland) who are trying to Go Green, using real numbers and not hypothetical's. Our family is passionate about Green Technologies and Recycling.

Our motto - "Going Green should not Cost You Too Much Green".

Here is a quick list of some of the Green Technologies that we have installed and implemented in this four year old home located in Randallstown, Maryland.

       ·         Solar PV
        ·         CFL's
        ·         Hybrid SUV
        ·         Solar Hot Water
        ·         Solar Attic Fan
        ·         Water Restrictors
        ·         Toilet Banks
        ·         Programmable Thermostat
        ·         Auto Shut off Showerheads

In addition, we switched Energy Suppliers for Both Gas & Electric.

Within this website I will detail our experience with each one of these Green Technologies and the Cost vs. Benefit Analysis. The recommendations we make are based upon our experiences and are not a sales pitch. We are just trying to provide a real world example of how "Going Green can Save You Green".

News Updates:

Apparently, we are not the only ones who "Going Green and Save Green". August 5, 2010 survey shows Californians who installed solar pv systems are twice as likely to be motivated by saving money as by saving the environment 52% to 26%.
http://sunpluggers.com/news/survey-saving-money-tops-saving-environment-as-reason-for-solar-0790

Maryland Cuts Back on Solar Grants - Effective 4pm Monday, August 23rd, 2010 the Maryland Energy Administration is reducing the Maryland Solar Grant incentive. All contracts and applications signed and submitted before 4 PM Monday August, 23rd 2010 will be eligible for current grant incentives currently structured at $1.25/watt for the first 2 kilowatts, .50/watt for kilowatts 2 through 10, and .35/watt for kilowatts 10 through 20 with a maximum incentive of $10,000. Any contracts signed after 4 PM on the 23rd will be subject to the new grant structured at a flat rate of .50/watt capped at $10,000

Last Updated September 1, 2010