People who have solar photovoltaic systems and mini wind-turbines installed on their homes often produce enough electricity to not only fulfil all their household energy needs, but have enough left over to sell back to the grid. Unfortunately the money you get for the electricity you sell isn’t nearly as much as it costs to buy from your supplier.

Now imagine if your country’s government forced suppliers to match that price, what a huge incentive it would be? More people would want to install these alternative energy systems, not only because they would get free energy for life, but they would also have a way to considerably supplement their household incomes.

Other things I found while looking into this idea:
“Surprisingly solar photovoltaic panels produce energy more efficiently at colder temperatures. This only partially offsets the lack of sunlight during winter months. Combined with a wind turbine it is possible to get all required electrical energy in the winter from renewable sources even in Canada.”

“The green roof system reduces heating inside the home or building by up to 30-40{a9f0d31f6175b3e4775e11a66c07db268fb74408d6095f6b46eeec420c0e9f62} making it a natural air conditioner. Green roofs are found in 20{a9f0d31f6175b3e4775e11a66c07db268fb74408d6095f6b46eeec420c0e9f62} of the homes in Germany.” and an amusing photo: “Goat keep the grass on this homes roof in Denmark nice and trim while feeding the goats a healthy meal.”

U.S. – Financial incentives including corporate and personal tax credit.

USED SOLAR PANELS: “If you are going to buy solar panels, compare them by Dollars per Watt. Used solar panels are a bargain in every way. The old ARCO panel shown here has been in the sun for over 20 years, and produces only 10{a9f0d31f6175b3e4775e11a66c07db268fb74408d6095f6b46eeec420c0e9f62} less power than when it was brand new!”