[hotspur (Chris)]

i think Clive is right with his comment re energy use. in that a change

is invevitable somewhere,more likely forced by circumstance than good

management.

I have just signed up for the federal governments $8800 rebate for solar

energy.We pay the remaining $3000,i dont pay anything untill i get

letter from government with approval for grant.the installer gets the rebate.

i pay him the $3000 when the solar panels are on house,

Worst case senario is that it only saves me $300 of my power bill
per year
the panels have 25 year garantee,life of 40 to 45 years

saves nearly 3 tonnes of carbon emsions.
per year
Why this country doesnt enforce and subsidize solar panels on every

house is beyond me,in Germany 15% of power is from house hold

solar and wind generaters,we have so much sun!

if i could aford the 9KW system would have got it,

re new globes,the gas is rather dangerous i am not a big fan of them

we had one go "pop" one night,not good

How many on this forum got some form of solar power?

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