While going off the grid entirely may be difficult for many homeowners, generating some of a home’s electrical needs is definitely doable. The payoff depends on the tax incentives from the U.S government, state governments and local utilities. Make sure you understand your utility company’s net-metering policies, which allow you to sell excess electricity to the power grid. In any case, there are methods by which you can generate electricity at a higher level of efficiency without using fossil fuels or emitting greenhouse gases. Although locally distributed power generation may not replace utilities for years to come, homeowners can use it to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs.
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