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Will Solar Energy Prices Decline?
Thursday, November 6th, 2008Will Solar Energy Prices Decline for Home Solar Energy? Those of us moving toward using solar energy for our homes gather around to see what solar prices will be in the coming year. The Wall Street bailout—whether we agree with it our not—brought good news in the form of a promised 30% tax credit for [...]
More Net ZEH Success
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Tami 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, [...]
Home Solar Energy and the Credit Crisis
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008Prepare for Home Solar Energy During the Credit Crisis Recent news of the extended federal energy tax credits for renewable energy energized the solar industry. Everything was coming up sunshine! With the more recent events in financial news, some think the sun is setting on solar. The credit crunch makes people think twice before doling [...]
Renewable Energy Politics
Friday, October 10th, 2008Renewable Energy Politics Those of us interested in home solar energy, or any renewable energy for that matter, keep an eye turned toward Washington. What happens over there impacts those of us who live here in the real world. Ben McMakin recently wrote and article entitled Five Cleantech Senate Candidates to Watch . He highlights [...]
Economics and Home Solar Energy
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 [...]
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 [...]
How Our Simple Home Solar Energy Project Began
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008Image 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 [...]
Personal Home Energy Audit
Monday, September 8th, 2008Our 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 [...]
ASES National Solar Tours 2008
Thursday, September 4th, 2008Would 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, 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? This [...]
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