Solar water heaters required in new Hawaii homes
source: http://www.uswaternews.com/archives/arcpolicy/8solawate5.html
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All new homes in Hawaii will be required to have solar water heaters installed starting in 2010 under a law approved recently by the Legislature.
Hawaii becomes the first state requiring the energy-saving systems in homes.
Solar water heaters typically cost home buyers about $5,000 extra on their mortgage, but island residents will save thousands of dollars over the years on their electricity bills, supporters said.
"We owe to our children and grandchildren the promise of a clean and renewable energy future," said Rep. Hermina Morita, chairwoman of the House Energy Committee. "A solar water heater mandate in new home construction ... will result in greater public benefits to everyone at large."
Solar water heaters reduce residents' electricity costs between 30 percent and 35 percent — up to $150 per month for a family of four on Kauai, said Morita, D-Hanalei-Kapaa. With those kinds of savings, their initial expense is usually paid off in three to four-and-a-half years.
Hawaii becomes the first state requiring the energy-saving systems in homes.
Solar water heaters typically cost home buyers about $5,000 extra on their mortgage, but island residents will save thousands of dollars over the years on their electricity bills, supporters said.
"We owe to our children and grandchildren the promise of a clean and renewable energy future," said Rep. Hermina Morita, chairwoman of the House Energy Committee. "A solar water heater mandate in new home construction ... will result in greater public benefits to everyone at large."
Solar water heaters reduce residents' electricity costs between 30 percent and 35 percent — up to $150 per month for a family of four on Kauai, said Morita, D-Hanalei-Kapaa. With those kinds of savings, their initial expense is usually paid off in three to four-and-a-half years.
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JanforGore
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Yes, Elligirl, This would be great for those states considering their size as well, both environmentally and economically. This proves we don't need Washington Dc to do this.
- 4 years ago
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JanforGore
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JanforGore
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maidireale: Why is that? I thought Europeans were actually ahead on this. Is it your government?
- 4 years ago
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JanforGore
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Elligirl
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Wonderful stuff! Now if only Arizona and California and Texas passed similar laws... and think of all the Prairie areas that get oodles of sun all summer!
- 4 years ago
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Elligirl
