Under a law enacted in 2008, which went into effect at the start of 2010, a building permit cannot be issued for a new single family structure if it does not include a solar water heater... the typical homeowner will pay 30 percent to 40 percent less on his or her electricity bills. The state's energy conservation program manager, Carilyn Shon, says petroleum experts are estimating that oil prices will more than double in the coming two years, providing additional incentive for people to save energy costs and switch to solar water heating. Source Link David Schaller Sustainable Practices
