 It
is a common misconception that low-energy design needs to
be technologically advanced, expensive and distinct in appearance.
It
is also a common misconception that an energy efficient
lifestyle is too time consuming, costs extra, and doesn't
make a significant difference:
Energy-efficient appliances, windows, lighting,
and other materials are just as functional (if not more)
and have the same appearance as other, more energy-intensive
counterparts.
These are simply myths
that many have come to accept. Energy efficiency is quite
simply, takes only little time out of your day, actually
saves you money overtime - especially with rising energy
costs.
The difference you make with Solar Energy is substantial:
Using a standard 4kW system
will save the earth the equivalent of over 200,000 miles
of automobile emissions, and will prevent the burning
of over 120,000 pounds of coal - talk about an impact!
You also set an example of the change that needs to take place
to create a sustainable future for generations to come.
Energy
efficiency in buildings represents a highly cost-effective
means of substantially reducing national greenhouse gas emissions:
Even
in the current economic climate. Reducing the energy consumption
of buildings represents not only a significant
environmental improvement, but is also favorable over
a medium- to long-term economic basis.
We as a nation
can expect energy costs in the future to more fully reflect
the true costs (environmental
and social)
of consumption and the figures for solar energy will
be even more convincing.
This makes energy
efficiency more important, both financially and environmentally,
than
ever before.
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