Joining solar to the back roof of his home, with a perfect view of the panels from his swimming pool, has been a smart and worthwhile choice for Gregory Park of Gloucester County, N.J.
Pool parties in the backyard each summer mean solar is often up for discussion as Park and his wife Christine’s guests settle down after hopping out of the water.
“People come over, and they’re constantly asking questions,” Park said. “I am starting to hear my wife repeat what I’m always saying about solar.”
His 12.48 KW system is allowing him to knock down most of his former electric bill significantly, to the point of almost eliminating it.
In the past, Park’s bill peaked at $568, with a low of $202 in the months of less extreme temperatures.
After one of his friends moved forward with solar, Park became curious about what the possibilities might be for his own home because of his high electric bills.
Having propane but using electric for his central air conditioning in summer, in addition to a pool heater and sauna devouring a lot of his annual KWH usage—Park knew solar would be his best bet for alleviating the financial burden while reducing his carbon footprint.
Adding baseboard heating to his basement when his mother-in-law moved in, Park realized that his electric bill would bump upward again. This stood as just one more reason Park saw considerable value in putting solar panels on his roof.
He researched over a period of three years until he finally decided to hire GP.Energy of Berwyn, Pa. as his solar provider.
“To me, I’m kind of proud of it because of what it’s doing for me and the environment, because I live in New Jersey, and my taxes are high,” Park said. “The savings from solar are substantial, at least for me.”
Park admitted that if he ever sells his house, the solar energy system on his roof will be a plus.
“I think it was a good selling a point in getting the panels and putting them on my home,” Park reflected.
“And I’m thrilled because instead of putting money toward electric, I’m putting money basically toward myself and back into my house,” Park said. “It seems like I’m paying myself back.”
Feeling like writing a check for a typical electric bill is throwing money away, Park liked that he’s easing the situation for himself through an environmentally-geared choice.
“If the sun is shining on your house, and it’s in the right direction, south-facing, why not just harness it,” Park suggested. “It’s a good product, and I know it works.”
Pool parties in the backyard each summer mean solar is often up for discussion as Park and his wife Christine’s guests settle down after hopping out of the water.
“People come over, and they’re constantly asking questions,” Park said. “I am starting to hear my wife repeat what I’m always saying about solar.”
His 12.48 KW system is allowing him to knock down most of his former electric bill significantly, to the point of almost eliminating it.
In the past, Park’s bill peaked at $568, with a low of $202 in the months of less extreme temperatures.
After one of his friends moved forward with solar, Park became curious about what the possibilities might be for his own home because of his high electric bills.
Having propane but using electric for his central air conditioning in summer, in addition to a pool heater and sauna devouring a lot of his annual KWH usage—Park knew solar would be his best bet for alleviating the financial burden while reducing his carbon footprint.
Adding baseboard heating to his basement when his mother-in-law moved in, Park realized that his electric bill would bump upward again. This stood as just one more reason Park saw considerable value in putting solar panels on his roof.
He researched over a period of three years until he finally decided to hire GP.Energy of Berwyn, Pa. as his solar provider.
“To me, I’m kind of proud of it because of what it’s doing for me and the environment, because I live in New Jersey, and my taxes are high,” Park said. “The savings from solar are substantial, at least for me.”
Park admitted that if he ever sells his house, the solar energy system on his roof will be a plus.
“I think it was a good selling a point in getting the panels and putting them on my home,” Park reflected.
“And I’m thrilled because instead of putting money toward electric, I’m putting money basically toward myself and back into my house,” Park said. “It seems like I’m paying myself back.”
Feeling like writing a check for a typical electric bill is throwing money away, Park liked that he’s easing the situation for himself through an environmentally-geared choice.
“If the sun is shining on your house, and it’s in the right direction, south-facing, why not just harness it,” Park suggested. “It’s a good product, and I know it works.”
