Solar Heated Water: A Florida Perk

I have had an ongoing debate with my brothers and sisters for years.  They live in the Northern United States while I chose Florida.  Each time they rave about colorful leaves I mention the beach.  When they call to say how much fun snowball fights are, I tell them I am putting on my suntan lotion.  Last year I finally pulled ahead in the long argument when I had solar hot water heaters installed. I literally pay nothing to heat water, even in winter.  My family’s utility bills spike in both summer and winter.  No matter what season we are in, I have the sun and lots of lovely, warm water.  As I have smugly mentioned to everyone, it is one of Florida’s perks.