Often, we take completed manufactured products for granted. Whether it’s an iPhone, a toaster, or a solar collector, we may not comprehend how much engineering, machine-work, and manpower goes into the manufacturing process of the common things we use and … Continue reading
In case you missed the news, we recently announced new OG-300 residential solar thermal kits with U.S. solar collectors. The new OG-300 kits include either Sun Earth, Inc, Solene, Alternate Energy Technologies (AET), or Solar Skies OG-100 collectors, depending on … Continue reading
New York, NY, a heck of a state for solar hot water, especially if you want to replace your electric water heater with a solar thermal system. Electric water heaters are inefficient and costly compared to heating water with natural … Continue reading
By Aaron Block Through renewable energy incentives and renewable portfolio standards (RPS), our state governments should be encouraging desirable results – less pollution, energy independence, and job creation – not betting on specific technologies. Solar is ideal for accomplishing all … Continue reading
Learn about new California solar hot water incentives, and becoming a Certified Free Hot Water Installer at this info session for consumers and installers. Residential solar hot water rebates in California have recently gone up by 45%, making this the … Continue reading
The City of Palo Alto’s municipal utility has followed through and essentially matched the solar hot water rebate amounts under California’s CSI Thermal program. Home to Stanford University and the heart of Silicon Valley, the utility is following the lead … Continue reading
When buying a residential solar thermal system in California and most other states, homeowners are required to purchase a solar water heating system that is essentially an “all-in-one” solar kit known as an OG-300 system. By all-in-one, it means that … Continue reading
Are you a Certified Free Hot Water installer… yet? In Free Hot Water’s continuing effort to get more attention and promote higher standards for solar hot water heating, the company has established a new recognition program for solar thermal installers. … Continue reading
Now that California’s CSI thermal program has been reinvigorated with higher rebates for California home owners, Free Hot Water is beginning a new campaign to get the word out about the financial benefits of solar hot water for homes and … Continue reading
Here’s an update on the latest solar water heating incentives in the United States and its territories. Tampa, Florida Tampa Electric, a Florida utility, has launched a new rebate program for residential solar water heating systems. That’s good news for … Continue reading
