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SOLAR-POWERED HOMES
Number of U.S. homes receiving new solar panels:
2003 3,500
2004 5,200
2005 5,000
2006 8,500
2007 10,900
Figures are for solar panels devoted to generating electricity, connected
to the electrical grid. Source: Interstate Renewable Energy Council
STATES GOING GREEN
States that have passed laws or are considering laws to make it easier
for homeowners to install home solar panels or wind turbines, or both:
Enacted laws, since 2005:
• Arizona
• California
• Hawaii
• Maryland
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
Considering laws:
• Florida
• Illinois
• Minnesota
• Virginia
Sources: North Carolina Solar Center and USA TODAY reporting
“I’d put my money on the
sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to
wait ‘til oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” –
Thomas Edison
2008 SolarEnergyUnitedStates.com
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