Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
When you are ready to purchase a photovoltaic solar electric system, you have several options, and you may have many incentives.
Because of the growing awareness of solar energy, many start-up companies are now offering solar packages online. These do-it-yourself kits can be sized for just your purpose, whether it's to shave a few bucks off your power bill or keep the lights on during storm power outages.
Tax incentives from both the state and federal governments are also now available to homeowners looking to go solar, which can help offset the start-up cost of your system
In California, the Go Solar California program was launched in 2006 with a goal to install 1 million solar panels on homes in 10 years. This $3.3 billion program hopes to reduce the demand for energy during peak times while also reducing the overall cost of electricity.
