Articles & Links
Utility Incentives & Government Tax Credits
APS Green Choice: Renewable Energy Incentive Program – Solar Water Heating Systems
http://www.aps.com/main/green/choice/choice_14.html
SRP EarthWise Solar Energy Program – Solar Water Heater
http://www.srpnet.com/environment/earthwise/solar/default.aspx
US Gov’t EnergyStar – Solar Energy Systems
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits
Arizona Solar Center – Solar Income Tax Credit
http://www.azsolarcenter.com/benefits/solartaxcredit.html
Articles
Arizona Republic: Solar Water Heaters are Best Bet
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2008/08/23/20080823greenaps0823.html
Homepower Magazine: PV vs. Solar Water Heating – Simple Solar Payback
http://www.homepower.com/article/?file=HP127_pg40_Marken
Energy Attic: Radiant Barrier – How It Works
http://www.macradiantbarrier.com/how_it_works.php
METAEFFICIENT Guide to Highly Optimal Things: The Best Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers of 2008
http://www.metaefficient.com/rechargeable-batteries/the-best-rechargeable-batteries-and-chargers-for-2007.html
Hawaii is First State to Mandate Solar Water Heating for all New Homes
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24468002/
http://www.achieveradio.com/archplayer.php?showname=The%20WholeLife%20Pages%20LIVE!&ShowURL=http://audio.achieveradio.com/wholelife/Nov-28-2008-at-04-00PM---WholeLife_Pages_LIVE.mp3
Testimonials & Case Studies
FAFCO SunGrabber Solar Water Heating: Greg Peterson, October 2008
“When we installed our SunGrabber in March, I unplugged the water heater. I haven’t turned it on since, and we’ve always had enough hot water!”
New House in Waban: Attic radiant barrier installed, April 2007
http://waban-house.blogspot.com/2007/04/attic-radiant-barrier-installed.html
Statistics
Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration: Short-Term Energy and Winter Fuels Outlook October 7, 2008
“Electricity Prices. The delivered cost of fuel continues to affect power generators. During 2008, the cost of natural gas and coal for electric utilities is projected to be 36 percent higher and 12 percent higher, respectively, than last year. As electricity providers continue to pass along these increased costs, U.S. residential electricity prices are expected to grow by 6.2 percent this year and 9.4 percent in 2009.”
http://www.eia.doe.gov/steo#Electricity_Markets
eRedux: Interactive US Energy Usage Comparison Chart (Dept of Energy 2007 statistics)
http://www.eredux.com/states/index.php?sortBy=carbon_percapita_rank&sortOrder=ASC&rows=228&PHPSESSID=tcgf124bfgh4eiirm5h5hijt92
“Arizona ranks as the 36th worst state in Per Capita Carbon Output, dumping 88 million tons of carbon into the ecosystem in 2008.” |
Partners & Products
FAFCO: SunGrabber/Revolution Solar Water Heating
http://www.sungrabber.com/
Active Ventilation Products: Aura Solar/Wind Attic Fan
http://www.roofvents.com/solar-fan.html
Innovative Insulation: Super-R Radiant Barrier
http://www.radiantbarrier.com/index.htm
Energy Master: Licensed Solar Installer and HVAC Specialist
http://nrgmaster.com/
Videos
Your Guide to Green with Greg Peterson: FAFCO SunGrabber Solar Water Heating in Phoenix
 http://www.yourguidetogreen.com/watch/
Innovative Insulation: Super-R Radiant Barrier
http://www.radiantbarrier.com/Video/index.htm |
