Are Solar Panels Right for Your Home?

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About This Quiz

Solar panels are a great investment to improve your efforts toward renewable energy and minimizing your footprint from the Earth. But, is solar the way to go? The answer is about cost versus reward. Take this quiz to see where you stand.

Do you believe in global warming?

Yes.

I think so. I mean, it does make sense.

I don't see why I wouldn't.

Nope.

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Is recycling important to you?

I recycle as much as possible.

It's really just hard for me to not litter.

Yeah. I try.

I want to recycle. It just doesn't happen much.

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What are you most likely to recycle?

Everything I can.

Plastic.

Pop cans.

Paper and cardboard.

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Which of these renewable energies do you think is most important?

Solar.

Geothermal.

Wind.

Hydropower.

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Have you ever littered?

Never.

Yep.

Not on purpose.

Maybe, but I don't think so.

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How much money are you willing to put into solar panels?

As much as I need to.

Up to $5,000.

Up to $1,000.

I've got like $1.27 in my pocket. Have at it.

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What is your living situation?

I own my home.

I rent.

I'm renting to own.

I'm living with parents.

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What type of car do you drive?

An electric car.

A gas guzzler.

An economy car.

A hybrid.

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What age range do you fit in?

I'm under 20.

I'm between 21 and 30 years old.

I'm between 31 and 40 years old.

I'm over 40 years old.

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What is the highest level of education you've received?

High school diploma or GED.

Some college.

College degree.

Advanced college degree.

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You suddenly win $20,000. What do you do with it?

Buy solar panels.

Buy a car.

Invest some and pay off bills.

Not sure.

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There are protests over loggers cutting down a nearby forest. How do you respond?

Tie myself to a tree.

Laugh at people trying to save some stupid trees.

Research the situation and maybe write my congressperson.

Those hippie girls are cute. I'd go down and pretend I'm all about trees and stuff.

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What do you think your best benefit from investing in solar panels would be?

It would help keep the planet clean.

They would save me money.

I'm not sure yet.

Nothing.

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Have you been considering purchasing solar panels?

For the longest time.

Not really.

Yes, but I am in the research phase.

Yes and no. I think it would be a cool idea.

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In what part of the country do you live?

I live on the West Coast.

I live in the north.

I live on the East Coast.

I live in the southeast.

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Will you need financial assistance if you install solar panels?

No.

Nope, because it ain't happening.

Possibly.

Probably.

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Do any of your neighbors have solar panels?

Yes and I'm jealous.

Yes. Dorks.

No, we'd be the first.

I'm not sure. I think I saw some around.

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What kind of a roof do you have?

Composite shingle.

Wood shingle.

Spanish tile.

Metal.

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Of the below, which sounds the most like you?

I am patient.

I need instant gratification.

I am a know-it-all.

I am pretty lazy.

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How often do you exercise?

Daily.

Once this year.

Three to five times a week.

Maybe a couple times a week.

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How well do you eat?

I am an organic vegan.

I know what's healthy. That's a start.

I try to eat healthy, but give in to chocolate and ice cream.

I stick to steak and cheeses.

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How much debt do you have?

Close to none.

$20,001 or more.

Between $10,001 and $20,000.

Less than $10,000.

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Why are you selecting solar energy instead of energy savings?

I believe in renewable energy.

It's the cool thing to do.

Solar panels will make my house look cool.

I have no idea.

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What is the worst consumer of energy at your home?

Appliances.

Family not turning out lights.

Heating water.

Our home is just a massive energy consumer.

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How much is your typical energy bill each month?

Over $400.

Between $301 and $400.

Between $201 and $300.

Less than $200.

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What is the downside to installing solar panels?

The upfront cost.

Seems like a lot of work.

We don't get a lot of sun where I'm at.

My city is a pain for building codes.

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If you didn't go solar what else would you do?

Buy all new energy efficient windows for the house.

I'd stop littering.

Re-insulate the house.

Start my own garden and compost.

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Do you think solar energy is a fad?

Not a chance. It's our future.

I don't think so.

Yep.

I'm looking into it, but I doubt it.

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What types of buildings should have solar power?

All government buildings.

Nothing.

Schools.

All newly built houses.

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What is more important to you than solar energy?

Nothing.

Probably recycling and maintaining my garden.

My family of course, but solar energy is pretty high on the list.

Probably almost anything.

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