Life on Florida’s West Coast

Let the Florida Sun Cool the House

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Back when I was a kid, things like houses with solar panels were for quirky fringe people and part of the collective belief that society would be running on new kinds of power when I finally grew up and was on my own.

Well, I’m all grown up and on my own and we are still grappling with energy sources and running the good race to not be dependant on fossil fuel. The good part is that solar panels are now more common and absolutely not just for the aging hippie that lives on the edge of town. More and more people are designing new homes that use “green” energy. I’m in an older home and doing my best to add features that use renewable sources. For now, I’m on my one-woman quest to help in the water shortage. I installed some really cool rain barrels out back. I water all of the fruit trees and veggies with pure rainwater now.

Energy costs continue to skyrocket and people really start to feel the pinch when it comes time to use heat. Winter will be here in now time and fuel prices will reflect the needs of the nation. There is no better time to look at the Federal and State renewable energy incentives and tax rebates for things like solar energy panels.

I’m in Florida and God knows we have more than our share of white, hot sunshine. I’m super interested in solar air conditioners. It’s absolutely doable and would make me feel a lot better about keeping the house nice and chilly in the summer months. Yes, it is about the environment, but it is also about saving money in the long run. I am a girl who likes to live a frugal life. An up-front investment to install the equipment can mean money saved for the rest of my life.

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