There’s no denying solar thermal’s untapped energy-saving potential in many a home. For all the good it can do in lowering bills and carbon footprints, why are homeowners quicker to install PV panels than solar heating systems? After all, solar thermal can cost less ($3,000 – $6,000 when retrofitted into an existing water heating system), and for high efficiency performance.

I recently posed the question to Mick Humphreys, Founder and CEO of Apricus. Apricus is a global company that provides solar hot water solutions to homes and businesses. Here’s Mick’s spiel on the underlying causes for solar thermal’s position on the backburner: (more…)

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When you buy in bulk, you save. The same goes for solar power. Communities across the globe are taking advantage of group savings offered by companies like Solar City, which offers a 15 to 20% discount through a community solar program.

We recently posted a blog on one such community in Alberta, Canada. But these Drake Landing residents are not alone, as the following 6 examples show. Not only do community solar projects save money, they demonstrate the power of working together and making a positive change, through teamwork. (more…)

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If you read our previous post on Worry-Free Solar Powered Fans, you already know that solar fans save energy, reduce noise, and help take the burden off of your AC system while providing ventilation for the home. Attic fans were the star of that post, but there are other solar fans out there as well. We’ve since gotten a bundle of emails from interested homeowners who want to know more. Here are some specific brands and products on solar attic fans, solar fan hats, and solar auto vents, to name a few. (more…)

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