The existing number of U.S. households exceeds 68 million
The annual solar energy falling on U.S. roofs is equivalent to 22 million barrels of oil per day. Utilizing only 15% of this energy is equivalent to 3.4 million barrels per day. This is equivalent to almost $50 billion annually
Approximately 1.75 million new homes are constructed annually. Accordingly, the additional annual savings could exceed $1.2 billion
This energy, substituting electrical power produced at almost 50% efficiency, can significantly reduce power plants pollution
The amount of solar thermal energy falling on building roofs in the Southern States, is more than five times the heat consumed for space heating, domestic water heating, drying, and pool heating
In northern states, the amount of energy falling on the roof can provide a significant portion of the heat load required
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