If you open your electric bill each month and are shocked by the amount you owe, it may be time to think about a more permanent solution.

You can retro-fit your home for solar power. Or you can start afresh in a new home that is already equipped to be powered by the sun.

At one time, a solar-powered home was the hallmark of sparse living quarters far off the grid.

No more. Attractive, desirable homes in Bucks County offer all the comfort current shoppers desire, with the added benefit of being green.

2030 Miller Rd, Pennsburg

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This four-bedroom 2.5 bath home in Pennsburg has great curb appeal and a terrific location near the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Best of all, the solar panels melt the average monthly electric bill down to about $50.

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The kitchen ensures that all essentials are a mere hand-reach away, without feeling overcrowded. Dual dishwashers ease the chore of cleanup from even the largest house parties.

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The master bedroom’s vaulted ceilings highlight the room’s airiness and spaciousness. Again, windows are plentiful both here and in the attached bathroom.

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This property lists for $575,000.

380 Deb Lane, Warminster

This single-level ranch in Warminster maximizes its footprint to provide plenty of room. It is currently arranged as a three bedroom home, but it could easily hold an in-law suite. The wooded lot provides plenty of privacy.

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The living room is welcoming and comfortable. A large picture window ensures views of the mature trees that dot the property and that shade it, for even more energy efficiency.

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The kitchen, accessible directly from the living room, ensures smooth traffic flow throughout the floorplan. The light-wood cabinets and neutral tile flooring keep a natural feel to the room. Seated dining next to the sliding door means a year-round appreciation of the change of seasons at mealtimes.

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The master bedroom is large and adaptable in its design, meaning it can be customized by the new homeowners to reflect the exact look and feel they want.

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The ability to live “green” extends to the plot. A backyard garden can be the source of homegrown herbs and vegetables.

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This Warminster rancher lists for $330,000.

229 Cambridge Place, Chalfont

This classic colonial in the New Britain Walk community is a four-bedroom, 2.5 bath gem. The architect has worked purposefully to ensure that the front sightlines don’t reveal the solar panels on the roof.

The open floorplan is configurable to meet the needs of any family.

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Guests enter into a spacious living room, lit by ceiling lights for general purposes. But they can be dimmed and augmented by candlelight for a more intimate gathering. The hardwood floors gleam impressively.

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The kitchen’s bar seating is great for a quick breakfast before popping out the door. It also provides seating so that the chef can chat with visitors, too, while still attending to meal prep. A chandelier sets off a more formal dining space, but lack of barriers keeps things from becoming crowded and stuffy.

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The family room has a beautiful fireplace and plenty of room for television-watching or settling in for a quiet time with a good book.

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The master bedroom has a beautiful chandelier, lending a sense of elegance to the end of a workday.

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Outdoors, a maintenance-free deck will get use at least three seasons out of the year. A ceiling fan keeps things from getting too warm in summer. For spring and fall, it can rest at ease, as Mother Nature herself provides coolness.

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The asking price on this house is $575,000.

More on all these properties equipped for solar power is available at Realtor.com.