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Thursday, October 9th, 2008Economics and Home Solar Energy
The best energy source is the one that will never run out. I look forward to the day when my home is powered by solar energy. Clean, abundant, and efficient, solar energy will be here as long as we are.
While PV technology is making great strides, installing solar power for the [...]
The Home Solar Energy Learning Curve
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008The Home Solar Energy Learning Curve
Worried about home energy costs? Concerned about your impact on the environment? Perhaps you are one of the many Americans who are considering using solar energy for your home.
Everywhere you go these days people are gathering to learn about solar energy.
Going solar for your home energy needs poses quite a [...]
2008 ASES National Solar Tour
Monday, October 6th, 2008ASES Solar Home Tour in San Antonio
The National Solar Tour held this weekend encouraged my resolve to use solar energy for our home. My husband and I toured several homes and businesses in the San Antonio area that incorporate solar energy.
Our thanks and appreciation goes to the generous homeowners and businesses that allowed us to [...]
Solar Energy Use on the Rise
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Solar 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, wind, and [...]
Solar Energy Tax Breaks and Incentives
Monday, September 29th, 2008Senate Supports Tax Breaks and Incentives for Solar Energy
The final outcome is yet to be seen, but last week the senate passed legislation that extends tax breaks and incentives for solar energy through 2016. For those of us wanting to go solar, an extension of this kind would be welcome news.
The House will likely make [...]
Find Sustainable Energy Solutions at the Renewable Energy Roundup
Friday, September 26th, 2008Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair
This weekend, September 26-28, the Texas Solar Energy Society sponsors the 9th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Learn how to incorporate solar, wind, and geothermal energy into your lifestyle. Gain valuable information about other ways to live a sustainable lifestyle.
The entry fee of $10 or $12 dollars (depending [...]
How Efficient is Solar Power?
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008Is Solar Power Efficient?
Just last week in a fuel price conversation among colleagues, someone wondered aloud why solar energy was not more aggressively pursued. The quick response was, “solar is not efficient.”
Really?
And hauling oil over here to America from Saudi Arabia is efficient? Here’s a tid-bit found in an newspaper article : “Our power grid [...]
Seeking Simple Home Solar Energy Solutions
Monday, September 22nd, 2008Seeking 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 needs energy [...]
What Potential Home Solar Energy Customers Need to Know – Part 3
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008How 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? [...]
What Potential Home Solar Energy Customers Need to Know – Part 2
Monday, September 1st, 2008Can 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 a complete [...]