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Solar Water Heater Approved by ENERGY STAR

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Solar Water Heater Approved by ENERGY STAR If you are interested in using solar energy at home, you’ll be interested the ENERGY STAR approved EnerWorks Solar Water Heater. Some of us are not yet ready for this step. But solar hot water is one of the most efficient ways to incorporate solar [...]

More Net ZEH Success

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Tami Tami and her family live in one of the most energy efficient homes in Bradley County, Tennessee. Her home was designed to be efficient from the ground up, with details such as: • a radiant barrier to reflect summer heat away from the home, • well insulated attic and wall space, • Energy-Star appliances, [...]

More Net Zero Home Success Stories

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Success stories from Sustainable Future customers I love seeing how others successfully incorporate solar energy as well as other renewable practices into their homes and lives. See how this couple from Knoxville, Tennessee, made energy efficient changes to their home . This East Knoxville home is an excellent example of the energy-efficient changes that can [...]

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, [...]