Lab
Lab 8 – Solar Power
Go to https://www.google.com/get/sunroof;
Enter your home address;
Enter your monthly electric bill;
Fill out the tables below or attach screenshot of the results:
3 points:
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YOUR POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT |
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Carbon dioxide (metric tons) |
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Passenger cars (taken off the road for 1 year) |
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Tree seedlings (grown for 10 years) |
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12 points:
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LEARN HOW TO FINANCE YOUR SOLAR PANELS |
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Buy |
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UPFRONT COST AFTER INCENTIVES |
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20-YEAR BENEFITS |
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TOTAL 20-YEAR SAVINGS |
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YEARS UNTIL PAYBACK |
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LEASE / PPA |
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UPFRONT COST AFTER INCENTIVES |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL SAVINGS |
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TOTAL 20-YEAR SAVINGS |
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LOAN |
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UPFRONT COST AFTER INCENTIVES |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL SAVINGS |
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TOTAL 20-YEAR SAVINGS |
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Which one will you choose to install your solar system? (buy, lease, or loan) |
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Why do you choose it? |
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