Here are a few links to information that useful in both making a decision to use solar and to utilize solar power.

• If you are interested in the payback on PV panels (how long it takes them to create the energy it took to manufacture them) go to -
  www.homepower.com/files/pvpayback.pdf
• For a comprehensive list of Energystar rated appliances and to compare their energy usage go to - www.energystar.gov
• For a great washing machine, take a look at - www.staber.com
• To access the database for state incentives for renewable energy try - www.dsireusa.org
• If you are waiting for Hydrogen fuel cells to be the answer to our energy needs read - www.energypulse.net/centers/article/article_display.cfm?a_id=384
• For information on rebates on energy efficient appliances in
  Maine - www.efficiencymaine.com