The Deer Park homeowner has panels on both his current home and his previous home in Palatine. With the help of a subscription to a community solar development, Gorr's solar array powers his home as well as his electric vehicle."Importantly for me, and why I do this, is climate change," Gorr said."As an individual, I changed the source of my electricity to 100% clean, and I use that energy to power my transportation.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service In terms of placement, south-facing roofs are ideal for solar panels. East or west-facing roofs are also an option, though they may require more panels to get the same output.
According to Consumer Affairs, the average starting price for a 6 kilowatt system in Illinois is $16,740, a number that would be offset by at least 22% thanks to federal tax incentives. Depending on your location, energy needs and how much you pay out of pocket for your installation, it could take anywhere from five to 15 years to break even.
She added that homeowners can attend monthly public education webinars for more information. The presentations are typically hosted by solar homeowners who volunteer to lead the hourlong sessions and answer questions.OK, time to install While winter is a slower time of the year for solar installations due to the snow and ice, Brown recommends deferring to what the installers say, as you get quotes, on the best time to do it.
Climate change, also known as weather.