Today’s consumers want and expect options, including the type of energy powering their homes. Many homeowners are looking for a less expensive form of energy with ongoing savings. Some are looking for a green energy source. These two motives are why many homeowners are exploring rooftop solar panels.

The interest in alternative energy sources is also being fueled by decreasing costs for rooftop solar, the availability of financial incentives and the proliferation of companies offering solar panel installation.

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Coastal Electric will sponsor as many as two local students to join South Carolina delegation on the week-long tour hosted by electric cooperatives nationwide. The Youth Tour allows students to experience the nation’s Capitol and learn more about how they can make a difference as young adults. To be eligible, high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2019 with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply for the 2019 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.

There are three main types of heat pump systems. Use the information below to determine the system that’s best suited for your climate and home.