CHRIS HUBBUCH
Susan Andersen had two goals when she moved to rural Green County in 2006: She wanted a native prairie, and she wanted to power her home with renewable energy.
She got the prairie established about five years ago, but renewable energy was more elusive. Her 3-acre property wasnât big enough to support a wind turbine, and solar panels always seemed out of reach.
By last fall, falling prices had made solar a viable and attractive option. There was only one problem.
âI donât have $17,000 sitting around in the bank,â Andersen said.
With a range of more than 300 miles, electric cars are beginning to gain in popularity.