Back
in the day when Americans got most of their energy from coal, solar
water heaters were an excellent choice. Americans could save a relatively
large sum of money by simply installing solar heaters in their homes.
Of course, along came inexpensive natural gas, and the popularity
of solar water heaters quickly declined. And while some homes still
invested in these solar heaters over the years and continued to see
energy savings, the majority of Americans practically glowed with
the ease and comfort of natural gas.
This brings us up to the 21st century, a time of uncertainty about
the future. When will we run out of non-renewable natural resources
like natural gas? What harmful effect might global warming have on
the environment? In such a time, solar water heaters are, once again,
becoming popular. Many countries have already adopted the technology
behind these heaters, and they encourage their inhabitants to use
them. Will the same thing happen in the United States? Check and see
if your state offers financial incentives for installing solar power
in your home.