Solar water heaters bring a new manner of life to those with high electric bills. The typical electric consumer can save 30%-50% while helping the environment and lessening our dependency on foreign oil.

The typical 50 gallon electric water heater uses 11.1 barrels of oil each year, this translates to the same amount as a typical 4 door sedan driven by the American consumer.

You must remember, electric utility companies provide electricity by burning and releasing energy from some very nasty sources. Foreign oil is among these fuels along with coal and nuclear. Your home water heater is burning oil from one source or another.

Lessening our dependence on foreign oil is a major bullet point for the Presidential running mates for 2008. Our dependence on oil from foreign families is a disgusting habit, turn your home into a solar green dream.

Solar Thermal is the best place to start. My Florida power bill calculations tell me that 35% of my electric bill is from heating water. By installing a solar water heater you can save 35% every year. Electric rates go up, next year Florida is looking at a 30% increase - all the more reason to install solar water heating.

What if the Federal and State government paid for some of the bill?

What if your local utility company gave you a rebate as well?

What are your favorite bills in life?

One of my most expensive monthly bills is my electric utility bill. The cost for heating water is the majority of this bill. Its time to unplug this non-renewable energy hog.

Installing solar thermal (Solar Water Heaters) is a great idea and is eligible for massive tax credits and rebates, according to CNN the decision to install a solar water heater can be a no brainer if your paying more then $200 a month as your donation to the electric company. It is a donation after all, you don't get to keep anything, your only renting this service. - Un-plug It!

The money back is yours to keep, as is the system for heating your hot water with solar power.