{"id":43967,"date":"2022-08-15T06:15:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T10:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=43967"},"modified":"2022-08-22T06:24:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T10:24:30","slug":"the-pros-and-cons-of-solar-hot-water-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/the-pros-and-cons-of-solar-hot-water-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros And Cons Of Solar Hot Water Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"paragraph-row topcontent\" id=\"1st\">\n<div class=\"column105\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<p><strong>Summary Outline:<\/strong><br \/>Did you know that the majority of your energy use comes from your water heating system? Statistics show that almost 20% of your home&#8217;s energy use goes towards heating water. And, with the increasing energy cost, homeowners are now looking for alternative and cheaper options to heat water. <\/p>\n<p>One of the most attractive choices is a solar hot water  system. However, before you start upgrading to this setup, consider reading  this article first. Below is a discussion on the numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/essendonplumbingservices.com.au\/plumbing\/how-much-does-a-hot-water-system-cost-to-install\/\" rel=\"follow\">solar  hot water tank benefits<\/a> and drawbacks you need to know. <\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad maincontent broad\" style=\"margin-top: -30px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stb',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"1stb\">1: Pros Of A Solar Hot Water System<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft sub one\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stc',500); return false;\">1b: reducing utility bills<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft sub two\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1std',500); return false;\">1c: what a future might look like<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft bordertop\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#2nd\">2: Cons Of Solar Hot Water Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft sub one\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">2b: installing solar battery<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft sub two\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndc',500); return false;\">2c: becoming 100% energy independent<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft bordertop\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#conclusion',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#5thb\">conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to first topic about pros and cons of solar hot water systems &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stb',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1stb\">first &#8220;pros and cons of solar hot water systems&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02.jpg\" alt=\"pros and cons of solar hot water systems\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02-768x512.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\/solar-heaters-on-the-roof-of-the-house-CVHR6TK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>1. Pros Of A Solar Hot Water System<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px; margin-left: -15px !important\">\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\" id=\"1stb\">\n<li class=\"h51header\">\n<h5>It Reduces Energy Cost:<\/h5>\n<p>Just like with solar PV system installations, a solar water heater can help you reduce your energy use. Whether you&#8217;re currently heating your water with gas or electricity, solar hot water systems offer the same amount of hot water every day for free. Those savings can easily add up over time. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Once you&#8217;ve paid for the system installation, you don&#8217;t have to pay anything for hot water throughout its lifespan. Even if your solar hot water system can&#8217;t produce 100% of the energy you consume, it can still help reduce your utility bills and save you a lot of money every month. <\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>It&#8217;s Good To The Environment:<\/h5>\n<p>When you heat up your water using natural gas, greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. And, even water heaters powered by electricity can also cause pollution. That electricity from the grid powering up your power heater is most likely produced from fossil fuels.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">However, with a solar hot water system, you&#8217;re harnessing the power of the sun. This means you&#8217;re using renewable, zero-emissions resources for your water heating needs, ensuring that it has no impact whatsoever on the environment. <\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>It Increases Home Value:<\/h5>\n<p>Most home buyers are looking for homes with renewable energy  systems to save money while reducing their negative environmental impact.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Thus, homes with solar systems sell for more than homes  without. And, when you consider the fact that solar hot water systems allow you  to eliminate or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/lower-your-electric-bill-1388743\" rel=\"follow\">reduce  electric bills<\/a> as far as heating water is concerned, it&#8217;s easy to understand why.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>It&#8217;s Easy To Maintain:<\/h5>\n<p>Once you install a solar water heater, you don&#8217;t have to worry much about its maintenance. While it&#8217;s important to replace the antifreeze fluid and have it inspected by a professional every few years, in general, maintenance requirements are minimal. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">In addition, a well-maintained solar hot water system can last for over two decades, while producing free hot water with the sun&#8217;s energy. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stc',500); return false;\">reducing utility bills<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1std',500); return false;\">what a future might look like<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1ste',500); return false;\">shop &#8220;solar water heating&#8221; ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"1stc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnotes\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">\n<h6>Reducing Utility Bills:<\/h6>\n<p>The cost of energy is going up to heat, cool, and run the basic utilities and appliances for your home. So finding ways to reduce these costs &#8211; including converting to renewable energy sources &#8211; should become the near and long-term goals of any homeowner.<\/p>\n<p>Renewables include solar panels on the roof for generating electricity; dedicated solar cells for heating water; and a solar-generating battery for storing excess energy during periods when the sun doesn&#8217;t shine. We will review these options in more detail below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_01.jpg\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41713\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/68fe1e2c-4865-4aea-ae98-53a96657356e\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">However, there are some immediate energy-saving solutions you can undertake with little or minimal cost as follows:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><strong>Convert to LED Light Bulbs:<\/strong><br \/>\n  switch out any incandescent and CFL light bulbs with LED bulbs. Residential LED bulbs use at least 75% less energy, and last up to 25 times longer, than incandescent bulbs. LEDs should be used wherever you need lighting &#8211; both inside and out.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important\"><strong>Improve Insulation:<\/strong><br \/>inspect your outer perimeter for places where improved or additional insulation may be needed, especially in the attic and crawl space areas. Insulation keeps cooled and heated air inside, reducing the cost to operate your HVAC systems during seasonal months.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px !important\">Another cost-saving option is to insulate your pipes &#8211; especially the pipes coming from the water heater. You can find pipe insulation and blankets that prevents the heat loss from the water heater to the faucet.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><strong>Seal Off Air Leaks:<\/strong><br \/>run your hand around the out edges of your windows, entry doors, and electrical outlets. If you feel cold or warm air seeping in, use chalk, weatherstripping, and covers to seal off areas.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><strong>Reduce Water Usage:<\/strong><br \/>\n  water is a precious resource that needs to be preserved &#8211; thus reducing costs. You can save water by installing low flowing toilet mechanisms, low-flow shower heads, and water monitoring systems to find drips and other to reduce water waste.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important\"><strong>More Information:<\/strong><br \/>we invite you to review our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/7-tips-to-reduce-your-electricity-bills\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">7 tips to reduce your electricity bills<\/a> alone with other key resource information on what to do (new win).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Utility:<\/span> LED Light Bulbs<\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=LED+light+bulbs&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LED light bulbs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=led+dimmable+light+bulbs&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LED dimmables<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=LED+strip+lighting&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LED strip lights<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=led+clear+glass+bulbs&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LED clear glass<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=led+frosted+glass+bulbs&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LED frosted glass<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=led+colored+glass+bulbs&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LED colored glass<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=LED+smart+bulb&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LED smart bulb<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=led+smart+bulbs+that+work+with+alexa&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LED w\/ alexa<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=led+smart+bulbs+that+work+with+google&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LED w\/ google<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Insulation Types<\/h6>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=batt+roll+insulation&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">batt\/roll insulation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=foam+board+insulation&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">foam board<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=radiant+barrier+insulation&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">radiant barrier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=spray+form+insulation&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">spray form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fiberglass+insulation&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fiberglass<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=foam+insulation&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=denim+insulation&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">denim<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garage+door+insulated+panels&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garage panels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=blow+in+insulation&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjMo7-VjKj5AhVkg3IEHTZyCvkQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=blow+in+insulation&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQDFAAWABgAGgAcAB4AIABAIgBAJIBAJgBAKoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1n&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=JhDpYsz4H-SGytMPtuSpyA8&#038;bih=967&#038;biw=1920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blow-in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=spray+in+foam+insulation&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjc5eyYjKj5AhWHn3IEHSkADzIQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=spray+in++insulation&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgCMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBggAEB4QBzIGCAAQHhAHMgYIABAeEAcyBggAEB4QBzIGCAAQHhAIMgYIABAeEAgyBggAEB4QCDIGCAAQHhAIOgQIIxAnOgcIABCxAxBDOgQIABBDOggIABAeEAgQB1CuDFjjKmCVSGgAcAB4AIABaogBzwSSAQQxMS4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=LRDpYpybIoe_ytMPqYC8kAM&#038;bih=967&#038;biw=1920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">spray-in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=insulated+panels&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjl3JerjKj5AhWin3IEHTANB80Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=insulated+panels&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BAgjECc6BggAEB4QB1DEKVjEKWC4MmgAcAB4AIABLIgBV5IBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=VBDpYuVior_K0w-wmpzoDA&#038;bih=967&#038;biw=1920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">insulated panels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=insulated+concrete&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwj5obm1jKj5AhXPoXIEHe8bCr4Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=insulated+concrete&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BAgjECdQ2w1YoBdg0BloAHAAeACAAT-IAaADkgEBOZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=aRDpYrnJIM_DytMP77eo8As&#038;bih=967&#038;biw=1920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">insulated concrete<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"> <\/p>\n<h6>Weatherization<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weatherstripping&#038;rh=n%3A495372&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">weatherstripping<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=caulk&#038;rh=n%3A256233011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">caulking<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weatherproofing+sealants&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sealants<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pipe+insulation&#038;rh=n%3A3226898011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pipe insulation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=insulation+blanket&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">insulation blankets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=moisture+sealant&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">moisture control<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"> <\/p>\n<h6>For Doors &#038; Windows &#038; Other<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=door+draft+stopper&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">door draft stopper<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=door+sweeper&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">door sweeper<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=door+seal+strip&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">door seal strip<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=window+sealant&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">window sealant<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=window+insulation+kit&#038;rh=n%3A495374&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> win insulation kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=window+draft+stopper&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">win draft stopper<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=attic+stair+cover&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">attic stair cover<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garage+door+bottom+seal&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garage door seal<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=crawl+space+vapor+barrier&#038;rh=n%3A495368&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vapor barrier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"> <\/p>\n<h6>Water Conservation<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=low+flow+shower+head&#038;rh=n%3A680352011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">low-flow shower head<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=low+flow+toilet&#038;rh=n%3A3754161&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">low-flow toilet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dual+flush+toilet&#038;rh=n%3A3754161&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dual flush toilet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=toilet+conversion+kit&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">toilet conversion kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+usage+monitor&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">water monitoring<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+leak+detector&#038;rh=n%3A7491105011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> water leak detection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=irrigation+rain+sensor&#038;rh=n%3A553974&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">irrigation rain sensors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rain+barrel&#038;rh=n%3A698954011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rain barrel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"1std\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin img\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">\n<h6>What a Future Home May Look Like:<\/h6>\n<p>Homes of the future will become more self-sustaining, with energy production produced at home that will be all automated and controlled via a central command commend center connected to a cloud-based system.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, future homes will have monitoring systems that reduce waste &#8211; both with energy use and in home management.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/smarthome3.jpg\" alt=\"smart home\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41640\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_macrovector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">The design of future homes will connect automation and communication to a central hub for managing home, work, family needs, utility and appliance needs, matter where you are located &#8211; either at work, at home, or on vacation.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-a-future-smart-home-may-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What a Future Smart Home May Look Like<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"height: 5px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about pros and cons of solar hot water systems &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"1ste\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',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('#1stc',500); return false;\">information discussed 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+water+heater+for+home&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar water heater solar<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+water+heating+for+swimming+pool&#038;rh=n%3A3613854011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> heating for pools<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+panels&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar panels<\/a><\/p>\n<\/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.energy.gov\/energysaver\/solar-water-heaters\">HOW: solar water heaters work<\/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:\/\/www.solarreviews.com\/blog\/solar-water-heaters-which-one-works-best-for-your-home\">AE THEY: worth the cost?<\/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.ecowatch.com\/solar-water-heater-2654835447.html\">INFO: understanding how they work<\/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\/gvITRZpX9Zk\">YOUTUBE: solar water heaters are amazing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: green energy (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more3 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more3 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-utility-hvac.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 2nd nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more2 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>ways to maximize your<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; home energy use<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Converting to Solar<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/quick-analysis-converting-your-home-to-solar-power-even-when-youre-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarenergy-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"Converting to Solar\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/quick-analysis-converting-your-home-to-solar-power-even-when-youre-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Converting Your Home to Solar Power On A Budget<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Renewable Energy<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-ways-to-access-renewable-and-affordable-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/greenenegy-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"Renewable Energy\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-ways-to-access-renewable-and-affordable-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">5 Ways to Access Renewable and Affordable Energy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02.jpg\" alt=\"pros and cons of solar hot water systems\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solarwater_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/a-modern-solar-pressure-collector-to-heat-domestic-396VMUT\" 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>Cons Of Solar Hot Water Systems<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px; margin-left: -15px !important\">\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\" id=\"2nd\">\n<li class=\"h51header\">\n<h5>It&#8217;s Expensive To Install:<\/h5>\n<p>While a solar hot water system can provide you with free hot water every month, it&#8217;s generally expensive to install. As with most renewable projects for homes, a solar hot water system installation requires significant upfront costs. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">A solar hot water system may cost around USD$1,600-USD$5,200, depending on the size, style, and installation. On average, it&#8217;ll cost you USD$3,400, including labor and parts, making it a more expensive investment than traditional water heater systems. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">That said, if you consider the savings you&#8217;ll gain for two decades and more, solar hot water systems generally pay for themselves in the long term. Also, you may be qualified for government incentives, availing of discounts and rebates to offset some of the costs of solar hot water system installation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Its Performance And Efficiency Depend On The Weather:<\/h5>\n<p>One of the most critical factors to consider when determining the practicality of installing a solar water heater in your home is your local climate. Since your system relies on solar energy to produce hot water, it may not be able to efficiently and sufficiently provide you with hot water on snowy or cloudy days. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Well, you don&#8217;t need direct sunlight every day of the year  for a solar water heater to make sense. After all, you can also invest in a  good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2022\/07\/27\/what-is-a-solar-battery-bank\/\">solar  battery<\/a> to power the system when the sun doesn&#8217;t shine bright. Plus, most systems often  include a backup heater, so you won&#8217;t have to run out of water. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">That said, you&#8217;ll be able to get the most out of your water heater system if you live in a sunny area. Otherwise, it may not be worth the high initial cost. <\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>It&#8217;s Only Intended For Water Heating:<\/h5>\n<p>As its name suggests, a solar water heater will only provide you with heated water. So, unlike traditional solar panels to help you get off the grid, a solar water heater can&#8217;t power your electric appliances. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">To use solar energy to power your home, you&#8217;ll need to install PV solar panels that produce usable electricity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">getting and installing solar battery<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndc',500); return false;\">becoming 100% energy independent<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">green energy contractors<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#conclusion',500); return false;\">end of post: wrapping it up<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndd',500); return false;\">shop &#8220;other water heating&#8221; ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\">other &#8220;HVAC-related&#8221; topics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"2ndb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnotes\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Getting and Installing Solar Battery:<\/h6>\n<p>In order to become energy independent, you will need to have a whole-home battery system to store electricity that has been produced by your solar panels. <\/p>\n<p>Electricity is only generated when the sun shines; but it is at night when you need much of your electricity. True, you may sell your excess electricity produced during the day to an utility grid, that in-turn gives you credits on utility usage. But this sale sometimes come with a cost, depending where you live. <\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/solarbattery_01.jpg\" alt=\"creating a pet friendly sunroom\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41721\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/solarpanels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tesla.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">A better option is to store your electricity with a home battery and generator. That way you can use electricity anytime you need and sell off any excess that you don&#8217;t need. This way you become totally energy independent without the worry of utility price increases, down power lines, and brown-out conditions.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/should-homeowners-install-a-solar-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Should Homeowners Install a Solar Battery?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"height: 5px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p> <\/blackquote><\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"2ndc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin img\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">Becoming 100% Energy Independent<\/h6>\n<p>What does it mean to become 100% energy independent? Or by using another term such as, &#8220;living off-the-grid&#8221;. Is this something that is doable?<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at what &#8220;off-the-grid&#8221; means. What utility services do you presently pay for?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important\">electricity<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important\">natural gas or other fossil fuels<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important\">water and sewage<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important\">refuse collection<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important\">internet, communication, and entertainment connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/greenenergy-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"creating a pet friendly sunroom\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41721\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/eco-friendly-house-PEM5H8S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">Well, maybe you don&#8217;t want to be 100% off the grid &#8211; especially if you live in a communal area that requires sewage connections. But it is possible to become nearly 100% by generating your own electricity to run home electric needs, lighting, appliances, HVACs, water heating, and other home needs that require plugging-in.<\/p>\n<p>This will require installing solar panels on your roof and other sunny locations where electricity can be generated and stored in a power battery for household use. Depending on how much sun you get on a normal day, these panels can generate enough electricity to make you totally independent of &#8220;paying that electric bill&#8221;.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/is-it-possible-to-become-100-energy-independent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is It Possible To Be 100% Energy Independent?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"height: 10px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"conclusion\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">\n<h6>In Summary<\/h6>\n<p>A solar hot water system is a great alternative to traditional water heaters. It allows you to take advantage of free solar energy, providing significant savings on your utility bills. Plus, there&#8217;s also the fact that it helps reduce your negative impact on the environment.\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments none\">While it comes with a lot of positives, don&#8217;t forget to weigh its drawbacks, particularly the high initial cost, as well. Also, if you live in an area with snowy or inclement weather or you have significant shading on your property, then a solar water heater may not be that productive or work efficiently. <\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll more HVAC related topics &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"2ndd\"><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('#2ndb',500); return false;\">information discussed 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=tankless+water+heater&#038;rh=n%3A3754791&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tankless water heater<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=electric+tank+water+heater&#038;rh=n%3A3754791&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">electric tank water heater<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gas+tank+water+heater&#038;rh=n%3A3754791&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gas tank water heater<\/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 experience of the pros and cons of solar hot water systems<\/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\">References (opens new win except noted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: green energy pros (see below)<\/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:\/\/www.remodelingcosts.org\/top-10-solar-water-heaters-costs\/\">BEST TYPES: solar water heaters<\/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:\/\/poweredbydaylight.com\/blog\/how-many-solar-panels-are-needed-for-a-hot-water-heater\/\">HOW MUCH: panels to heat water heater<\/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\/8wnksG2Xe9Y\">YOUTUBE: solar heater trade secrets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\/green-energy-home\/\">PLANNING: green energy home (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column12 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/sides\/side-spec-utility-hvac.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts spec\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 2nd nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more5 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>looking at water heating<br \/>and keeping house cool<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; 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Chargers<\/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=wind+turbine&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wind turbines<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wind power kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+solar+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wind\/solar kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\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=wsolar+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wind power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=energy+controllers&#038;rh=n%3A2236627011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">energy controllers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\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=EV+charging+station&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EV charging station<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+charger&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+battery+charger&#038;rh=n%3A13638740011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar battery chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Generators &#038; 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