August 8, 2008

StreetTalk by Carol Rosen

What would persuade you to put solar panels on your home?
Asked at Cosentinos at Canyon Creek Shopping Center

“Lower prices. I’ve been trying to get my husband to do it, but he’s not in favor until prices fall. I’m in favor of it.”

Rebecca Hernandez
Evergreen
Fifth grade teacher for Alum Rock District


“I’m not sure I want to do it, because I’ve heard the energy that is used to get the water up there offsets any energy savings.”

Linda Derge, 65
Evergreen
Retired teacher


“I would consider it if it could be cost effective relocating the solar panels I have already to heat my pool. I’ve looked into it, but I have limited space to put them up so it doesn’t make any sense right now. Once we add the cost of relocating the swimming pool panels the savings is not enough to cover the costs.”

Ryan Starr, 54
Evergreen
IBM executive


“Nothing could persuade me at this point, because of the expense.”

Karen
Evergreen
Educational buyer


“It would save energy, but it’s very expensive and the economy is not doing well right now.”

Anna Te
Evergreen
Adult ed teacher for ESUHSD


“I could be persuaded if the price of energy goes up much more. It would also be good for the environment.”

My Nguyen, 45
Evergreen
Homemaker


“It would take a more lucrative job [to get me to put solar panels on my house]. I would love to do it, I drive a Prius and try to conserve whenever I can. But it’s very expensive and takes a large initial outlay of cash. When the economy is unstable it pays to save.”

Hilda Block
Evergreen
Piano teacher