By Aaron Crowe The Bay Area is often a leader on emerging technology, so why doesn't every homeowner in the Bay Area have solar power? Why don't we see solar panels everywhere? Since the gas crisis of the 1970s people have been saying that solar power will eventually get cheaper. Is that time coming? How much does it cost to get solar power installed on the typical house? How long does it take to pay for itself in cost savings from PG&E bills? If the cost is low, or the return quick, why aren't solar companies doing more to promote it? Maybe the move is just around the corner with the next president pushing for more alternative power, but as one of the more forward thinking states in the union, California should be leading the way.
This story will help people understand the costs of solar power and why it costs so much and may be prohibitive to many homeowners. Help spread the word about this pitch. Click "Share" in the lower right to embed this widget on your blog, Facebook, etc. 
