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Solar Energy Use on the Rise

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Solar Energy Use is on the Rise The Renewable Energy Roundup in Fredericksburg, Texas, was great! As energy prices increase, interests in alternative energy increase. Nothing like $4.00/gal gasoline to make us question our energy usage! People from all walks of life attended to investigate and educate themselves about renewable energy resources. Representatives of solar, [...]

Reduce Home Energy with Solar PVs and Solar Hot Water

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

One Example of Net ZEH Is it possible to create a net zero energy home by renovating an existing home?  Yes!  This 2,400 square foot house was built in the 1970s.   With a desire to live sustainably, the homeowners decided to set an energy budget of 10 kWh/day for their home. A budget of $100,000 [...]

Seeking Simple Home Solar Energy Solutions

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Seeking Simple Home Solar Solutions We are seeking simple solar energy solutions to meet our home energy needs. Care for our environment remains high on my list of concerns. The raging national debate around solving the world’s energy crisis fizzles into hot air. And my rising home energy bill makes me angry. Our world desperately [...]

How Our Simple Home Solar Energy Project Began

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Image via Wikipedia How Our Simple Home Solar Energy Project Began Our simple home solar journey began with keen understanding that governments are inept at finding solutions. People create solutions. So we asked ourselves, what can one ordinary couple do? We are not among America’s wealthy. We live on a budget which tightens with the [...]

ASES National Solar Tours 2008

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Would you like to see an energy efficient home for yourself? To find a solar powered energy home or business near you, visit the American Solar Energy Society tour information site. Tours are listed by state and city. Most tours take place during the months of September and October. If you visit any of the [...]

What Potential Home Solar Energy Customers Need to Know – Part 3

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

How much does a home solar energy system cost? It depends. Several factors work together that dictate how much you will pay for your home solar energy system. The main factors are: 1. How much energy your home uses, 2. how much do PV panel system cost How much energy does your home use? This [...]

Tour a Net Zero Energy Home

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Perhaps you’ve heard of net Zero Energy Homes (ZEH) before. These homes create as much energy as they use. In fact, when connected to the utility grid, the meters on these houses spin backward when generating more energy than they are using. What does a net Zero Energy Home look like? Are the people who [...]

What Potential Home Solar Energy Customers Need to Know – Part 2

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Can solar energy eliminate my electric bill? A home solar energy system can lower or even eliminate your electric bill. Provided you have enough physical space, you can install a photovoltaic system that will produce as much electricity as you use. In that case you could zero out your electric bill. The initial cost for [...]

What Potential Home Solar Energy Customers Need to Know – Part 1

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

How energy efficient is your home now? This is the first question to ask when considering a home solar energy system. The less energy your home uses (and wastes), the less you will have to invest in solar energy systems. To keep your home solar investment costs down, there are several things you can do. [...]

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