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If you're considering a solar-electric system, but you want to crunch some actual, rather than hypothetical numbers before you take the leap, visit FindSolar.com, a Web site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the American Solar Energy Society, and the Solar Electric Power Association.
To get started, select your state and county, power company, and the type of system you're interested in-whether it's electric, hot water, spa/pool heating, or space heating/cooling-as well as your average utility expenditure. The online calculator then determines the average cost of a solar-electric system based on the data you've provided, plus any state or local rebates you qualify for. If you're ready to start pumping out those rays, you can contact solar installers and distributors in the site's directory for quotes or additional info. ::FindSolar.com
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