Summer Energy Efficient Windows – Part3

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Summer Energy Efficient Windows – Part3
In the final months or my energy conservation mode, I’m beginning to gear up for the next step – Energy Efficiency. My study now revolves around windows for summer energy efficiency.
Today’s window performance rating element is visible transmittance (VT).
Visible transmittance tells you the amount of light a window allows though. [...]

Solar Panels in the Mojave Desert?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

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Solar Panels in the Mojave Desert?
Here’s an interesting article about an ongoing discussion concerning putting solar and wind energy facilities in the Mojave Desert.
Seems solar companies are ready to put up solar plants in areas particularly suitable for solar energy production. The area in question is a parcel of [...]

Tax Credits for Solar and Wind Passes Senate

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Senate Passes Renewable Energy Tax Credits

For those interested in wind and solar renewable energy, here’s good news reported at RenewableEnergyWorld.com.
The Senate voted last night passing legislation to extend tax credits for renewable energy such as solar and wind energy. This bill is attached to the US $700 billion rescue legislation.
The House of Representatives has the [...]

Home Energy Use Measured in Kilowatt-Hours

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

How Many Kilowatt-Hours Does Your Home Use?

Making an informed choice about solar home energy requires knowing how many kilowatt-hours your home uses. Until the recent concern with our environment and energy prices, many have never paid much attention to how many kilowatt-hours their home uses.

What is a kilowatt-hour?

Electric utility companies measure your home energy use [...]

Personal Home Energy Audit

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Our Personal Home Energy Audit Results

Reducing your home energy usage reduces the cost of any home solar energy system. The less energy you waste, the less your solar energy investment will be. Along with practicing good conservation habits, finding and eliminating the invisible energy wasters saves you money.

Find where your home loses energy by doing [...]

Solar Energy and Federal Tax Incentives

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Federal tax incentives for alternative energy businesses expires the end of 2008. Businesses and individuals who care about the earth, fuel prices, and energy independence press for the extension of these tax incentives.

Alternative energy businesses argue no incentives necessitate reduced capital investments, expansion cuts, and job cuts.

Alternative energy customers want solar, wind, and biofuel energy [...]

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? [...]