The health of the planet is on everyone’s mind today and perhaps that is how you came upon this website. With all the advances in renewable energy and solar energy technology, it is easier than ever to start converting your home into a solar power home. The best part is that you start to see the rewards immediately not just in your utility bills but also in Federal tax incentives, State incentives and in some cases rebates.
The problem most people face when considering solar energy/renewable energy is where to start and what to do first. Let’s first discuss the different types of renewable energy available:
Solar Electric also known as photovoltaics or PV for short is the use of solar panels housing solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity.
Next we have solar hot water also know as domestic hot water or DHW for short. Solar hot water uses the sunlight to heat your hot water when ever sunlight is available therefore reducing the frequency of how often your heater has to work to maintain hot water.
Solar pool heating is similar to the solar hot water concept except for the fact that your pool water is circulated through solar panels on the roof and then returned back to the pool.
Geothermal heating and cooling also known as ground source heat pumps or GSHP’s for short. GSHP’s utilize the Earth’s energy by absorbing or radiating the constant temperature available just a few feet below ground.
What you will find in this website is an abundance of information further explaining the details of each renewable energy program mentioned above.