{"id":40153,"date":"2022-02-18T08:30:13","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T13:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=40153"},"modified":"2022-06-19T07:01:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T11:01:19","slug":"quick-analysis-converting-your-home-to-solar-power-even-when-youre-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/quick-analysis-converting-your-home-to-solar-power-even-when-youre-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"<span>quick analysis:<\/span> Converting Your Home to Solar Power On A Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;converting your home to solar power&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01.jpg\" alt=\"converting your home to solar power\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/set-of-tools-on-black-background-construction-diy--3W6DJ3B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Find Ways to Convert to Solar<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Many homeowners wonder whether going solar is  worth it. After all, the upfront costs are significant. It&#8217;s common knowledge  that a solar system can pay for itself, but that can take time.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, that  doesn&#8217;t mean that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olsonsolarenergy.com\" rel=\"follow\">solar panels<\/a> are out of your budget. Even  homeowners on a tight budget can afford to go solar with careful planning.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">Let&#8217;s review some options and resources you can tap into to converting your home to solar power:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line check2\" style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\"  id=\"2nd\">\n<li class=\"h51header\">\n<h5>Explore Solar Incentives and Rebates:<\/h5>\n<p>It depends on where you live, but homeowners  often qualify for tax rebates and other incentives. For example, the federal  government is still giving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/energy-incentives-for-individuals-residential-property-updated-questions-and-answers\">tax credits through 2024<\/a> for solar and other  alternative energy systems. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, they&#8217;re not the only ones encouraging  homeowners to go solar. Some states and utility associations offer rebates and other incentives for going solar. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">While individually, these incentive amounts are relatively small, together, they can add up. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01b.jpg\" alt=\"converting your home to solar power\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/aerial-top-view-of-new-modern-residential-house-co-W5EX9CZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">Find out what type of incentives, tax credits, and rebates are available in your area that you can get before you commit to installing solar. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a\">\n<p class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 10px !important\">\n<h6>Find Your Incentives:<\/h6>\n<p>States like Wisconsin and other jurisdictions also incentivize homeowners to go solar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"none\">Wisconsin has partnered with utility companies to give homeowners up to $500 to help offset the cost of a solar system. Businesses, farms, and non-profits also qualify.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">solar resource information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energysage.com\/solar\/benefits-of-solar\/solar-incentives\/\">Find Solar Rebates and Incentives By Zip Code<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/solar\/homeowners-guide-federal-tax-credit-solar-photovoltaics\">Homeowner&#8217;s Guide to Solar Federal Tax Credit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarreviews.com\/\">How Much Will It Cost to Install Solar<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"none\"><strong>Start With a Budget:<\/strong><br \/>Develop a budget along with a financial projection model to measure the return on your solar investment. Use this free budgeting worksheet to plan specs and cost for remodeling projects:<\/p>\n<p class=\"link img\"><span>&mdash; get file (excel): [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/remodeling_budget.xlsx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">budgeting worksheet<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"3rd\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Solar Systems Can Be Financed:<\/h5>\n<p>With decent credit, you can qualify for a solar-specific home loan or other types of home improvement loan. Look into what type of financing you might qualify for. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">The amount you save on your electric bill can be put towards quickly paying off the loan, allowing you to keep your bills relatively even.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Installing solar has a high ROI since it not only reduces or eliminates your monthly electric bill but also increases your home&#8217;s value.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01c.jpg\" alt=\"converting your home to solar power\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01c.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/aerial-view-of-a-rural-private-house-with-solar-ph-Z7CHAFG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">If you decide to sell, having the house already set up for solar power can help entice buyers, especially those that are environmentally conscious or were already planning to convert the house to solar.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">The fact that they don&#8217;t have to arrange for the installation can make them willing to pay significantly more for the house. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a\">\n<p class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 10px !important\">\n<h6>Cost\/Saving Analysis:<\/h6>\n<p>You can find solar installation financing that could fit your budget. As noted, the energy savings you incur with solar can be used to pay the financing &#8211; a net-net win. <\/p>\n<p class=\"none\">But that depends on the total cost minus rebates and the amount of solar saving you can expect. So do the numbers before committing.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">solar resource information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/news.energysage.com\/much-solar-panels-save\/\">How Much Do Solar Panels Save<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecowatch.com\/are-solar-panels-worth-it-2653628189.html\">Are Solar Panels Worth The Cost?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jUWheImfXo4\">Is Solar Worth It? My experience after two years<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"none content\" style=\"margin-top: 25px !important\">\n<h6>About Financing:<\/h6>\n<p>You can find several financing programs either their lending institutions and\/or through solar installers. Made sure to read the fine print before committing to any financial obligations.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">solar resource information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/best-solar-panel-loans-5113178\">Finding Solar Financing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarreviews.com\/blog\/how-to-find-the-best-solar-loan\">Solar Loans: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powerhome.com\/solar-panel-financing\/\">Get Financing Through Solar Installation Company<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"none content\" style=\"margin-top: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Use Your Home Equity:<\/h6>\n<p>The equity in your home can be used to finance solar installation. You can do a cash-out refinancing or better yet, apply and use a home equity line or loan to finance the cost:<\/p>\n<p class=\"link img\"><span>&mdash; more information: [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/finance\/financing-options.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">financial options for renovation<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"link img\"><span>&mdash; become a bank: [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/finance\/bank-equity-introduction.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">use your home equity to become a bank<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"4th\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Scale Your Solar Panels to Your Needs:<\/h5>\n<p>The number of solar panels you&#8217;ll need depends on how much energy you use. While you want to have enough energy to power your home, a smaller system will cost less.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Before you can calculate the number of solar panels you need, you need to calculate your energy usage. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01e.jpg\" alt=\"converting your home to solar power\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40159\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/solar-panel-on-a-wooden-cottage-in-the-forest-PDTV4RW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">Averaging out a few months of energy bills can give you that number. Think about how much you can reduce that.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Some people choose to just supplement their usual electricity with solar power, meaning that they need fewer panels. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a\">\n<p class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 10px !important\">\n<h6>Add Where The Sun Shines:<\/h6>\n<p>Once you figure out how many you need, you can decide where on your property to put them. While roofs are common, you can also install them in an array on the ground, if your property is large enough.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 35px !important\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_013.jpg\" alt=\"converting your home to solar power\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_013.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_013-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/aerial-view-of-solar-panels-in-rural-country-area-ZR8XGJT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Solar Panel Views<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">on Front Roof<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+on+front+roof&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sxsrf=APq-WBuff8J4Y0VWpUuSetu1GRJlPno64A%3A1645115495579&amp;source=hp&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=967&amp;ei=Z3gOYtXIH9m1ytMPgJ67iAk&amp;iflsig=AHkkrS4AAAAAYg6Gd_s8_qOpFGxjGj5cEWYBA0420xIK&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiVmObllIf2AhXZmnIEHQDPDpEQ4dUDCAU&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=solar+panels+on+front+roof&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEO8DECc6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOggIABCxAxCDAToICAAQgAQQsQM6BggAEAgQHjoECAAQGFAAWJFFYLVKaAFwAHgAgAE9iAGUCZIBAjI3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWc&amp;sclient=img\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">on Back Roof<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+on+back+roof&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiuqsbrlIf2AhVnGVkFHUxaDDcQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+panels+on+back+roof&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAIEAcQHlCWFFi8GGCbGmgAcAB4AIABPYgB-AGSAQE1mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=c3gOYu6kI-ey5NoPzLSxuAM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">on Awnings<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+on+awnings&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwibgeSglYf2AhXeLVkFHUm4Av0Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+panels+on+awnings&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoECAAQGDoFCAAQgARQuAxYhCFg5CNoAHAAeACAATmIAaUDkgEBOJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=43gOYtuDDd7b5NoPyfCK6A8&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">on Driveway<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+on+driveway&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiZvezPlYf2AhXCVDUKHedZA60Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+panels+on+driveway&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAgQHlCXFFidJGCdJmgAcAB4AIABO4gBwgOSAQE5mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=RXkOYtmGOMKp1QHns43oCg&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">in Yard<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+in+yard&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC5ZvLwIf2AhVYsHIEHSM1DpkQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+panels+in+yard&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAgQHjIECAAQGDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOgYIABAFEB46CAgAEIAEELEDOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAVCAC1jXN2CAOmgCcAB4AIABTogB6gaSAQIxN5gBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=UqYOYoL0ONjgytMPo-q4yAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\"><em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Solar Shingles<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+roof+shingles&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjTzJ6Jlof2AhUWElkFHYzxBcIQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+roof+shingles&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOgYIABAHEB46CAgAEAcQBRAeOggIABAIEAcQHlDpFli3HGDfH2gAcAB4AIABNogBtAKSAQE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=vnkOYtP1EJak5NoPjOOXkAw&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Solar Water Heaters<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+water+header&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj--byllof2AhWyM1kFHRilAokQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+water+header&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIHCCMQ7wMQJ1C-C1i-C2CtD2gAcAB4AIABNYgBZpIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=-XkOYr6ZHrLn5NoPmMqKyAg&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Solar Pool Heaters<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+pool+heaters&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi5y5CNwIf2AhVuqHIEHUARA8MQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+pool+heaters&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABCABBCxA1CeE1j9KGDNKmgBcAB4AIABO4gByAWSAQIxNJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=0KUOYrmjLO7QytMPwKKMmAw&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Solar Deck Posts<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+deck+post+caps&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwje586UwIf2AhXsmnIEHaG6CcsQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+deck&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOgYIABAFEB46CAgAEAgQBxAeUNlBWMdvYOG3AWgAcAB4AIABT4gB0gKSAQE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=4KUOYt73Gey1ytMPofWm2Aw&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Solar Lighting<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+landscape+lighting&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiggqe3wIf2AhUSgHIEHW8IDWUQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+landsca&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQCBAeOggIABCABBCxA1CeC1jtEmDmLGgAcAB4AIABTogBigOSAQE4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=KaYOYuDJCpKAytMP75C0qAY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"5th\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Reduce Your Energy Needs:<\/h5>\n<p>By reducing your energy consumption, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkepic.com\/\" rel=\"follow\">install a smaller solar system<\/a>. Get into the habit of turning off unused lights, and get energy-efficient appliances.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">While replacing some large appliances might be too costly to do immediately, replacing small appliances can make a big difference. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">For example, blow dryers and blenders take a surprising amount of power. Letting your hair air-dry and using an energy-efficient blender could make a difference.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01d.jpg\" alt=\"converting your home to solar power\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01d.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01d-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/aerial-top-view-of-new-modern-residential-house-co-3BL68VK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">Also, if you have outdoor lighting, a pool pump, or a fish pond pump, convert it to solar. These things can have their own small, independent solar system.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Every little thing can add up to a significant reduction in energy usage.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a\">\n<p class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 10px !important\">\n<h6>Add Eco-Living:<\/h6>\n<p>New, eco-friendly homes look very interesting and intriguing. But what can you do in your current home to make it more eco-friendly?<\/p>\n<p class=\"none\">There are 10 tips of eco-friendly options that you can consider. Simply implement 2-3 (or more) options to help reduce energy costs and make your home more eco-friendly for the environment. <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 40px !important\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ecoliving-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"converting your home to solar power\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40160\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/eco-living-logo-template-Y26VYC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more3\">And don&#8217;t forget about making life-style changes. Things you can do inside and outside the home that are eco-friendly and more healthy to you.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view our posts: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-friendly-homes-for-sustaining-a-better-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eco Friendly Homes For Sustaining a Better Environment<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-living-how-why-and-what\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eco-Living \u2013 How, Why, and What<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"7th\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">\n<h6>CONCLUSION<\/h6>\n<p>With a little bit of work, you can reduce the cost of solar by reducing your usage, and taking advantage of incentives and financing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to home renovation ideas &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+panels+for+homes&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar panels<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+water+heater&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar water heaters<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+charger&#038;rh=n%3A13638740011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar chargers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/> your home renovation ideas on a budget?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarreviews.com\/blog\/solar-panel-technologies-that-will-revolutionize-energy-production\">WHAT&#8217;s THE: future of solar power<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/modernize.com\/solar\/selling-electricity\">HOW TO: sell solar electricity<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/solar\/homeowners-guide-going-solar\">INFO: homeowner\u2019s guide going solar<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jSa1tvrrFZg\">YOUTUBE: DIY solar power<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite 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href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Generators &#038; Solar Packs<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">power generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=portable+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">portable generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=standby+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">standby 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