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Monthly Archives: August 2010

Is Solar Hot Water the Answer to Saving Money or Climate Change? Does it Matter?

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There’s a great deal of debate in the United States about whether climate change is a threat to life as we know it or hoax by some kind of fantastic scientific conspiracy. I’m not going to debate climate change on … Continue reading

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John Stewart and the Daily Show and Energy Independence. 8 Presidents had a dream… and blew it.

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As some our regular readers know, Free Hot Water is part of a coalition of solar companies that are trying to get solar hot water back on the White House, as symbol of energy Independence. Sadly, as John Stewart brilliantly … Continue reading

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Case Study: California Apartment Complex with Solar Hot Water

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Owners of California apartment buildings are one of the businesses that will benefit most from going with a solar hot water system. Traditionally in California (and many states), apartment building landlords include hot water with every rental lease. Rather than … Continue reading

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Why Solar Water Heating Makes Sense for California Sports Fitness Centers

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California residents not only have a  reputation for being green, but they also have a reputation for staying fit. Large health club chains have hundreds of locations, with members taking showers, soaking in hot tubs, and swimming laps in pools. … Continue reading

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Solar Hot Water is a Fracking-free Alternative to Gas Heaters

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There’s no doubt that if your heating water with electricity or oil, then installing solar hot water makes economic sense, especially with all of the state and federal incentives. But there’s also a very good environmental reason for choosing solar … Continue reading

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Renewable Energy World Interviews Free Hot Water’s Founder

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We had a great time at Intersolar 2010 this year. Along with meeting our partners and installers at the show, Free Hot Water’s co-founder, Gal Moyal, was interviewed by Jennifer Runyon, managing editor of RenewableEnergyWorld.com. If you haven’t seen it … Continue reading

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