If you’d like to stop sending money to your electric company, or to at least send less, look into getting solar power for your home. (Many people with solar panels on their roof generate so much power that they can sell some excess power back to their electric company.) The price of solar panels has dropped significantly over the years (though 2017 saw an uptick), and while you might pay $8,000 to $15,000 for a system, it could save you $20,000 to $30,000 over 20 years. There are lots of programs and incentives to help you pay for solar power, too.