Comments on: Smart Homes Have Solar Water Heating

By: Community Teams up for Solar

Community Teams up for Solar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:36:28 +0000

[...] is able to harness enough heat from the sun to provide the overwhelming majority of their heat and hot water needs. During the summer, the stored fluid reaches temperatures over 170 degrees Fahrenheit – plenty [...]

By: What Is a Solar Hydronic Radiant Floor?

What Is a Solar Hydronic Radiant Floor? — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:40:16 +0000

[...] solar hydronic radiant floor is a type of solar thermal heating. Thermal heating is no new idea and dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. In essence, [...]

By: Reeves

Reeves — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:28:10 +0000

Thanks, Renee!

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:16:43 +0000

Hi Reeves,

Thanks for commenting and checking in with the blog! Monthly payback occurs immediately with solar power installations in terms of lower utility bills. In terms of financing, we just published a blog on the subject: http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/solar-information/solar-power-financing/. Check it out and follow some of the links provided on that page. Good luck!

By: Reeves

Reeves — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:20:51 +0000

You mention the “monthly payback occurs immediately” what do you mean? We’ve heard there are some articles out there showing that if you get the right kind of financing your solar installation can be cash flow positive right away. Problem is, I can’t find those articles.

By: Green Wednesday: Rate Your Home’s Environmental Impact » Remodeling Blog

Green Wednesday: Rate Your Home’s Environmental Impact » Remodeling Blog — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:31:29 +0000

[...] low impact. However, the calculator recommended that I reduce hot water temperature, install a solar hot water heater, and plant shade trees, among other things. I’m not really sure how it came up with the projects [...]