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How Much Money Will Solar Save Me Every Month?
October 2, 2012 | 
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Whether you're a penny-pinched homeowner desperate to save money on your electricity bill, or you're a Bay Area business owner looking to build equity in your building and slash costs, you're considering the “solar tile route.”
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Are Sun Tubes/Sun Tunnels Right for You?
How many Bay Area homeowners does it take the change a light bulb? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Skylights, Think Green | Tags: home, house, skylights, solar tubes, solar tunnels, sun tubes, sun tunnels | Comments ClosedCould Bounteous Energy Tax Credits Inspire You To Finally “Go Solar?”
According to The Department of Energy’s official site: www.energy.gov, consumers can receive profound tax credits just for installing renewable energy systems in their homes and businesses. Consider this blurb regarding federal tax credits for energy efficiency:“consumers who install solar energy systems (including solar water heating and solar electrical systems), small windsystems, small geo-thermal heat pumps, residential fuel cell and microturbine systems canreceive a 30% tax credit for systems placed in service before Dec 31, 2016.”Also of interest:“In addition to federal tax incentives, some consumers will also eligible forutility or state rebates, as well as state tax incentives for energy-efficient homes, vehicles andequipment.” Read the rest of this entry »
Three Big Concerns for Homeowners Who are Considering Re-Roofing
Whether you're about to embark on a major remodeling project that could take many months and require the services of multiple contractors; or you simply want to repair a roof that got damaged during a recent windstorm, you likely harbor worries about the process. Below, we discuss three of the biggest homeowner concerns:
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Why Get Solar for Your Home Today?
While debates about climate change, energy independence, and alternative “green” energy rage, consumers find themselves at a difficult crossroads. What’s the best, safest, cheapest, most “green,” and least cumbersome way to power one’s house and one’s life?New research and new technologies have re-inspired faith in one of the oldest – actually the oldest – energy source: solar.
Here are four reasons why it may behoove you to install a solar solution for your home or business immediately. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Solar | Tags: alternative energy, bay area, blog, commercial, Energy, home, power, roof, solar, Solar energy, solar power, utility bill | Comments ClosedThe Increasing Trend Of Skylights And Sun Tubes – See Why It Would Be a Nice Fit For Your Home.
Skylights and so-called “sun tubes” are becoming increasingly popular – not just among cutting-edge architects but also among “rank and file” building designers and homeowners. What’s changed about our collective attitude towards these features?1. First of all, skylights and sun tubes can help you save on electricity bills. Read the rest of this entry »