Archive for March, 2007

The Rise of Solar Hot Water

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

The concept of solar hot water is certainly nothing new; however, recent advancements in production methods of solar panels have helped this technology become economically competitive to traditional methods of energy production, as well as being a far cleaner and safer form of energy. (more…)

Run Your Electric Meter Backwards – Legally

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

Imagine being able to save money on your energy bills, help lessen the strain on utility companies, and reduce or eliminate harmful environmental emissions. That is exactly what many homeowners across the US are doing thanks to a program known as “net metering.” Net metering essentially allows homeowners who have invested in photo-voltaic (PV) solar panels to become “mini-power producers.” (more…)