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Solar Payback
What is the "solar payback" on a solar heating system? Now here's something to think about.
When we ask "what is the payback of a solar heating system." Do you ask what the payback for a conventional gas or electric water heater? Probably not... so why would you expect a payback for a solar heating system. After all, the heating system reduces your cost to heat water or air.
Think about all the things we purchase that we don't calculate the payback or cost benefit analysis. Let's see... I bought a new Toyota two years ago and it's worth a lot less today than two years ago. But I know I will drive that Toyota for another six to eight years.
So when you buy a solar heating system you want to purchase a high quality system at the lowest possible cost.
You can make the justification that you want to practice sustainable energy. You will reduce the amount of electricity produced by fossil fuels, contribute to the local economy, and reduce our dependence on imported oil.
Maybe you just want to put into practice geen living. So what financial value do you put on your sustainable values?