No matter where you live solar power pool and hot tub heaters are an excellent investment.  Here in Berkshire County many people believe we don’t get enough sun throughout the year for solar power to work well, but that just isn’t the case.  You many add them to an in ground, above ground pool, or hot tub.   The solar power system just plugs right into the existing filtration system.  As with many things it is usually a good idea to hire someone who has experience in these systems.  You may find many local dealers in the Berkshires, just check the yellow pages.  That said there are do it yourself systems out there, so if you are confident in your technical and building skills you will be able to find cheaper systems out there.

Another thing to keep in mind is while the initial investment on any solar power upgrade may seem expensive in the long run it is a smart use of money.  Not only will you be saving money on your electric bill but if you decide to sell your home it will be a huge selling point and raise the value of your home tremendously.

A great website to check out is coolerplanet.com it will give you a great idea of what to expect in initial cost of investment and also savings to expect down the road.

Cheers!