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Most people consider using solar energy to improve the quality of their life and the environment, reduce the amount of fossil fuels they use, and possibly save a bit of money in the bargain. When deciding to use solar, or any other renewable energy source, a key precursor to success is increasing your energy efficiency.

Efficiency saves you money in two ways. First, measures such as installing insulation, reduced-flow shower heads and compact fluorescent lights save you energy and money even if you don’t change energy sources – you use less energy, so you pay less on your utility bill. Energy efficiency also saves you money by decreasing the amount of energy you need to live comfortably and conveniently, allowing you to decrease the size and cost of the solar energy system you need to buy.

To read more about energy efficiency in your home just click on this hot link to our Residential Energy Efficiency Page. If you would like to get a copy of our Energy Management Handbook for Homeowners, which contains much of this information in a single publication, you can order one at our e-mail address.