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Why Commercial Solar Hot Water Lags Behind It’s Potential

Why Commercial Solar Hot Water Lags Behind It’s Potential

We have been carrying out a Performance Research Project on Commercial Solar Hot Water for approximately four months. In that time, we have noticed some very interesting facts. Though not the direct goal of our research, we have noticed some very interesting bits of information, which from a ‘business standpoint’, we believe are the reasons why commercial solar hot water has lagged so far behind it’s huge potential.

Want to Understand Feed-In Tariffs?

Want to Understand Feed-In Tariffs?

Thanks to Craig Lewis, at Right Cycle, here is a great presentation on the how’s, why’s, what works and what doesn’t:   Craig Lewis FIT & WDG presentation April 2009 from Joshua LaForge on Vimeo. Also, here’s a great analysis for further understanding: REESA The Renewable Energy & Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 Contact us [...]

The Lesser Known Solar Sister

The Lesser Known Solar Sister

We all know Solar Energy is in.  Not only is it “In”, it’s two steps and a jump from being ‘required’. We all know Solar Energy is the most dependable energy source we have, and it’s free. We all know that our days on fossil-based and carbon-based fuels are coming to a very abrupt end, [...]

Solar Hot Water Partial Balance-of-System

Is Solar A Do-It-Yourself Project?

It’s part of the American Dream.  Own your home and be able to ‘putz’.  Go to any home center on any Saturday and watch how many people purchase plumbing, water heaters, lumber, drywall, and wire.  The numbers are staggering.  At the same time, ever wonder how many people hire a certified professional to install all [...]