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What do renewable energy power and heating systems cost?
In short, cost depends on the size of the system. System sizes can be constrained by practicing good energy conservation habits and efficiently taking advantage of the natural energy resources at your site.
The total cost of an independent power system can range from about $800 to $31,000, depending on the level of power you desire. Financial incentives such as rebates and financial incentives can lower the cost of a system by 30% to 50%. Extending the utility grid can cost $15,000 to $30,000 per mile.
Careful selection of appliances such as your refrigerator, washer and dryer, water pumps, cooking appliances, lighting, water heating, and home heating and cooling systems can lead to only needing 1/4 of the power of a typical household with less efficient systems. Using natural gas or propane for major heat production in cooking, water heating, clothes drier, and home heating methods such as passive solar, solar radiant floor heating or wood heat will result in much smaller electricity needs.
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