If you are looking to become energy independent, there is no better, more surefire way to do that than to install a residential solar power system for your home. The average home uses nearly 10,000 kWh of electricity a year. That equates to a little over $1,000 at current rates. Larger homes, inefficient appliances, and more electronics can all make homes use $3,000 or more in electricity annually. Thinking about all the things that use electricity in your home: television, washer, dryer, oven, fridge, microwave, air conditioners, heaters, and many more, and you can see why you would want to have your own supply of electricity instead of relying upon the power grid. A residential solar power system can take you off the grid or at the very least reduce your dependence on it.

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Starting off with some numbers, the average US household uses about 10,000 kWh of electricity annually. This could be improved from a home improvement standpoint with better windows, better appliances, and better insulation. These cost saving improvements alone would save hundreds of dollars a year. Replacing incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent ones is another cost saving opportunity that many people are using (and it is a fairly cheap upgrade now as well). Little things such as turning the TV off at night and turning lights off when you aren’t using them can also have an impact. However, the only way to finally break your ties to the power grid is through residential solar power. While costly at first, rest assured that the savings will quickly add up.

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