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By Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan
Medill Reports-Chicago

Solar power sounds like the perfect solution for eco-friendly homeowners: Just install a few rooftop panels and watch as carbon dioxide emissions and electric bills plummet.

It's not quite that easy. Renewable solar energy does come with a steep up-front investment, but environmentalists with thin wallets are in luck. State and federal incentives help people justify the splurge on solar-perks experts say are vital for this burgeoning clean energy source.

By Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan
Medill Reports-Chicago

The future of solar power may be getting sunnier. Homeowners who install solar energy systems will be eligible for more tax relief from the federal government if a bill passed Saturday by the U.S. House becomes law. That's an added bonus on top of cheaper electric bills and the satisfaction that comes with slashing emissions.

Interested in plugging into solar energy? Here's how to get started.

What kinds of solar panels are out there?