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 Case study: electricity bills drop £10 a week"One woman who is very pleased she signed up for solar panels is Karen Ward. The 45-year-old, who lives with her husband and four other members of her extended family, says her weekly electricity bills have fallen by around £10 a week since the panels were installed. "Our neighbour had it done first and I noticed she was spending much less than I was on electricity, so I thought why not," Karen says. She says that the installation took about a week. "It was all very painless and the savings have been good. I used to spend £15-£20 a week on electricity, now it's closer to £5. With six of us, the washing machine is always on. I'm at home during the day looking after my grandson, which means we get the most benefit, although it has probably helped that it has been a sunny summer," Karen says. She is now planning to turn off the central heating in winter, and to try and use an electric heater to take advantage of the free electricity. "If someone offers you this, go for it. There's no downside that we've come across." |
The government will pay you to generate your own electricity "£1,000 pa for 25 years for investing £12,500 up front? Whats the catch? There isn't one!" Miles Brignall, The Guardian, February 6th 2010 It can increase house value House Value Increases by £13,373 for each £690 per annum reduction in Electricity Bill It works with a loan or without one (figures from Energy Savings Trust) Maximise your return by paying for it yourself:- Miles Brignall, The Guardian, August 14th 2010 |
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