An Investment in Green Energy
Green Emissions
Many people already appreciate the need to reduce fossil fuel emissions – particularly carbon dioxide. In north America every kilowatt hour of electricity produces about 2.2 lbs. of CO2. In most areas using $100 worth of electricity puts well over one ton of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Even natural gas (methane) will produce over seven tons of CO2 annually from an average house, and because methane is such a powerful greenhouse gas, tiny leaks in the system pollute a great deal. Put another way, a domestic hot water system annually prevents the equivalent pollution of one car!
Payback
Our solar heating systems pay for themselves many times over in their 20+ year lifetime, depending on fuel cost increases and adaptability towards using solar energy. Use of a solar system significantly reduces your carbon footprint.
The return on investment on a Thermomax system is generally over 5% and it can be as high as 14%. As utility prices rise the return on investment will rise, decreasing payback time. More importantly, you own the system and can even take it with you if you move!
Various information documents, as well as the solar water application form can be obtained at the ecoENERGY website at:
http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/heat-chauffage/index-eng.cfm