A few months ago, we asked Free Hot Water installers to share some of the projects that they’ve been working on. The first in this ongoing case study series comes from John McDonnell, President of SunRenu Solar, based in Scottsdale, … Continue reading
We hate to be the bearer of solar bad news…. So, first we’ll be the bearer of solar hot water good news! In the great state of Idaho, the Questar gas utility has just launched a new residential and multifamily … Continue reading
“The Story of Broke” is the latest in a series of clever animations from the “Story of Stuff” project, developed by artist and simple living author and activist, Annie Leonard. In the past, Ms. Leonard has done short animated videos … Continue reading
The 1603 Treasury Grant Program (TGP) is set to expire at the end of 2011, although it is still uncertain whether Congress will renew the program for another year or longer. Cross your fingers. For those unfamiliar with the 1603 … Continue reading
The latest SEIA/GTM Research U.S. Solar Market Insight report is out, and it includes news about California, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Arizona, and Maryland. Here’s a summary of the report and a bit of our own perspective. Arizona. Arizona’s solar hot … Continue reading
Free Hot Water often receives questions from people just starting to enter the solar business. One question that comes up is the correct way to measure insolation. What’s insolation? It’s basically a measurement of the amount of sun that’s expected … Continue reading
At the end of 2010, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. As part of this law, the U.S. Department of Treasury – Renewable Energy Grants program, … Continue reading
“How much?” That’s perhaps the most frequently asked question in the solar business. Customers are always asking about the cost first and the technology, quality, and durability later. Okay. Fine. We get it. So, that’s why Free Hot Water has … Continue reading
When fitness center owners think of operation costs, they don’t necessarily think of their utility bills… until they get it. Every month. The truth is that water heating costs can be substantial for a busy gym or athletic club. Think … Continue reading
Many times in this blog, we inform our readers about solar hot water subsidies and tax breaks. Well, some people comment to me that solar should stand on its own and shouldn’t be subsidized…except what about all of the oil … Continue reading
