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Go Solar with SUNation Solar Systems
2010-00-28 


SUNation Solar Systems has been helping families lower their energy bills for years with solar systems that harness one of our greatest natural resources, the sun. According to Mike Bailis SUNation, Long Island is one of the best areas in the country for it and with energy costs climbing, and government incentives plentiful, now is a great time.

GOOD:
One way to use sun power is by planting deciduous trees around your house. In summer, their shade is a natural air-conditioner. And in winter, their barren branches expose rooftops to the sun, heating interiors.  Consult a landscaper about picking the right varieties.

BETTER:
Solar-powered attic fans, such as Solar Star by Solatube, can be installed on your roof, and a solar-powered fan is activated to ventilate the attic, and pull cool air in from the outside. They cost about $385.

BEST:
Install photovoltaic (PV) solar electric panels to generate power throughout your home. Bailis says,
“ they generate power year—round” and you
can sell the power you
don’t need back to
LIPA for a credit.  

Learn more about solar electricity for the home from the Department of Energy at www.energysavers.gov

After incentives and rebates, the cost of a $40,000 system can be cut to approximately $10,000
Calculate the savings of a solar energy system by visiting www.sunshineisfree.org/calculator.php.

One Simple Thing
Register for your FREE pass to the Long Island Solar
Tour October 3rd and visit solar-powered
 homes in various Long Island
communities. Get a tour pass at
 http://www.renewableenergylongisland.org



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