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scotty
11-21-2007, 08:20 PM
Through a whole bunch of government and private sector rebates and programs; we're getting a grid-feed solar power system put on at home for the princely, and very cheap, sum of $500. Basically, the panels will feed the house during the day and the grid will do the work of a night, with the option to upgrade to batteries and extra panels in the future so that we will be completely solar powered.

Its so cheap ($500 for $14,000 bucks worth of gear) because of the governments renewable energy rebate of $8000, plus the company offering the deal putting in $5500 through their Solar Neighbourhood scheme (50 houses from the same community have to sign on before it goes ahead, which has happened already in my community).

If any of the Aussies on here own their house here is the link:

http://www.beyondbuildingenergy.com/index.php

hitmonlee
11-22-2007, 12:20 AM
we're renters and my housemate works for the power company and we pay for green energy, but he pays the bill via salary sacrifice, yet we go quarters in the full price, not the reduced price.

im being scammed.

and scotty, good on you (y)(y)

MC Moot
11-22-2007, 09:46 AM
That's good stuff....(y)....I really like hearing about governmental initiative$ like that,encouraging news....I was reading about how Germany is the current leader in such endeavors,also the largest manufactures of panels.....I should buy stock/interest...I want a wind mill and a hydro mill....and I want my retirement property to be off the grid....dream a little dream....

kaiser soze
11-23-2007, 01:02 PM
This is quite promising and unparalleled as an energy initiative for home owners.

I'm strongly considering using solar/rain water recycling when the time comes

congrats and lucky for you!