Solar Hot Water
Save Money With Energy Efficient Tax Credits
Lets face it: taxes are confusing. When that certain time of year rolls around, feelings of apprehension and dread have a tendency to appear. Perplexing language, strange looking forms and a constantly changing tax code can leave one utterly bewildered. If you received a tax credit last year for installing some energy efficient windows or a [...]
White House Breaks Solar Power Promise
Last October, Energy Secretary Steven Chu promised that the White House would install solar panels and a solar hot water heater before the start of the summer season.
Cogenra Solar Goes into Agricultural Market
Cogenra Solar is a solar cogeneration systems and renewable energy service solutions provider. It announced that it completed a solar cogeneration project at General Hydroponics, which is the leading manufacturer of indoor agricultural systems and fertilizers for crops.
White House Still Solar Panel-Less
Last October, the Obama administration announced that it plans to install solar panels on the roof of the White House. This would be the 30 years after the solar panels installed during Jimmy Carter’s rule were taken down. The target date for the installation is in spring.
30 Percent Federal Tax Credit and Other Solar Energy Incentives in 2011
Good news for homeowners and businesses that plan to go solar in 2011. There are several federal tax credits that are still in effect or have been extended for the year. There’s the uncapped 30 percent federal tax credit on solar hot water and residential solar electric systems that are in effect until 2016. The [...]
New Jersey Solar Domestic Hot Water Pilot Program
New Jersey residents are eligible for a $1200 incentive if they own an electric hot water heater and are willing to install a solar hot water system that can substitute or supplement the existing system.
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Residential Solar Thermal Incentive Program
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund implemented a Residential Solar Thermal Incentive Program in the hopes of stimulating development of renewable energy and creating more green jobs in the state.
Hawaii Homeowner Saves Thousands with Solar Power
In September 2008, my power bill was $625.79. When I opened the bill I just about blew a gasket, and out of pure frustration I began thinking about how to reduce this massive monthly payment. I changed out all the light bulbs to CFL. I went from three computer monitors to two. I lowered the temperature on the water heater by about 20 degrees. But those steps were nothing compared to what I found available right on my roof.
A Green Energy Home
With the recent advances in green energy technology, it is becoming increasingly easier to start converting your home to run on green energy. A green energy home utilizes renewable resources to provide electricity, hot water, and heat – without monthly utility bills and without damaging the environment by using daming fossil fuels. There are several [...]
Everyday Uses of Solar Power
We’ve all heard quite a lot about the benefits of solar energy. We’ve heard about plans to create solar-power plants which will be able to supply energy to whole cities. We have heard of the benefits of installing a complete solar power system in our homes. But what about the more simple, daily applications of [...]
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