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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1975

Page

10

Solar heating still costly and risky for homeowners

Solar heating attracts scrutiny as oil shortages rise but costs from $5,000 to $98,000 deter buyers. Experts warn of unreliable performance, lack of consumer safeguards, and long payback periods. Banks show hesitance and federal aid is limited while regulations lag behind.

Knight News Service Washington Office of Consumer Affairs

Solar heating cited as future energy gap filler

Energy types are pricing themselves out of the market and solar could fill the gap says Holmes. Banks remain reluctant to fund solar heating because they view it as unproven. It is hard to find lenders convinced the system works and the technology remains a major concern.

Dawson Jay Holmes Holmes American Bankers Association David Strachan

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