I just did a paid post on another domain in regards to solar living.  I’ve actually been looking into this for quite some time now.  A few months ago I came across a link online (that I wish I could find now) but if you’re interested in changing your home or business over to solar power you can get a grant from the government to completely pay for it for you.  It saves on energy costs and it also saves on energy emissions.  You don’t have to worry that you’re polluting the air with dioxides that are harmful to the environment around you.  If I could figure out exactly where to get it, I can say that when I go to purchase my own home (not this new one, the larger one later down the road) I may look into solar power for real.  At least you know that when everyone elses power goes out, your house is still functional.