More on Solar Energy

The Stimulus Bill made significant changes to energy related tax credits, one of which is the Solar Energy Tax Credit.

Solar energy is the cleanest and the most inexhaustible of the known energy sources. Solar radiation contains huge amounts of energy and is responsible for almost all the natural processes on earth.While solar energy hasn’t yet seen the wide-spread use in the Mid-Atlantic region that it has in the Sun-Belt states, there are ways you can start integrating solar energy techniques into your home. One such way is with solar water heaters.

Solar water heaters use the power of the sun to heat your water. Solar collectors are connected to a hot water storage tank, either directly or via a heat exchanger when an anti-freeze liquid is used. The operation is quite simple. Evacuated tubes convert sunlight into usable heat. Heat pipes rapidly transfer this heat to a header pipe.Water is pumped through the header pipe, absorbing the heat. Then the heated water returns to a storage tank/heat exchanger.

Solar collectors can actually reduce the amount of electricity or gas used for water heating by up to 60 percent per year, making it an attractive alternative for home owners who want to use a renewable energy source, like the sun, and reduce their monthly energy bills. Furthermore, by replacing electric energy or fossil fuel systems used to heat water, you are also reducing the impact on the environment.

To determine if a solar water heater may be right for your home, contact us today for a free in-home consultation.