Solar power is slowly gaining popularity throughout Virginia. Despite the cost of the panels themselves, in the long run homeowners can save well over 50% on their energy bills:
Solar Power Helps Homeowners Slash Energy Bills
Savvy consumers are turning to solar energy to beat the escalating price of electricity. Thanks to technological advances and attractive rebates, home solar-electric systems are more popular and affordable than ever. …
And it’s not just homeowners who are taking advantage of solar power. Businesses are just starting the see the benefits of going solar. Even a Virginia winery has taken the leap:
Powering a western Loudoun winery with solar
When Vicki Fedor and her husband Mark, owners of North Gate Vineyard in Purcellville, decided to construct the building that would become their tasting room and main center of operations they wanted it to be eco-friendly. …
When you think about it, it makes sense. For a business that depends on working the land, allowing you to become completely self-supportive, is it not fitting to have to depend on no one else for your power? Maybe some of our famous Charlottesville wineries should take a leaf out of this Loudoun winery owner’s book. Even now solar power is starting to be utilized in Charlottesville:
A place in the sun: Installing solar panels isn’t just a fad
Mary Kelly counts on the sun to brighten her days. Not in the way you might think, though. The Charlottesville resident had solar panels installed on her Lexington Avenue home in October and now, sunny days mean she’s whittled her electric bill down to almost nothing. …
Perhaps it’s time to go on a Charlottesville wine tour and spread some ideas.
