Summer Energy Efficient Windows — Part 8

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Summer Energy Efficient Windows  — Part 8 It’s summer now here in South Texas. Those energy efficient windows are calling my name! The solar energy coming our way brings heat and lots of it. The aim of energy efficient windows is to keep that solar thermal energy at bay!the cost may be [...]

Summer Energy Efficient Windows – Part 7

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Summer Energy Efficient Windows – Part 7 After you figure out the best energy efficient window for your home in your climate, this is a good year to make the purchase. According to energystar.gov, energy-efficient windows purchased this year, 2009, could be eligible for a federal tax credit. Do your homework! Not [...]

Solar Panel Prices Fall

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Image by muenzer via Flickr Solar Panel Prices Fall USA Today reports some good news in the bad economy. The cost of rooftop solar systems are down 8 to 10 percent since October. Prices on rooftop solar systems are expected to fall another 15 to 20 percent over the course of the year. This is [...]

Economics and Home Solar Energy

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Economics 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 [...]