Not everyone is an expert on renewable energy; luckily, we are! In our years of experience there are certain questions and comments we come across time and time again. You may find some of the answers to these questions enlightening.
Q: “I’m tired of paying my local distribution company every month and want to go off-grid. Is this feasible?”
A: Feasible – yes. Practical – no. If you’re already hooked up to the grid, it doesn’t make economic sense to ‘un-hook’ from the grid and power your home or business using renewable energy. We are aware that energy prices are rising, and we have seen the cost of photovoltaic panels and other components drop considerably over the last few years. Still, it would take several decades before what you would pay for a complete renewable energy system would equal what you would pay your local distribution company during that time for delivered energy.
If, however, you have a cottage or land that is not yet serviced by hydro, then a renewable energy system may make sense for you. It can be quite expensive to bring in power to remote areas and the cost of a renewable energy system in this circumstance can be relatively inexpensive. If you find yourself in this situation, please contact us for further consultation.