Questions and Answers from our team of energy efficiency experts.

Why Solar Hot Water?

People decide to buy a solar hot water system for a variety of reasons. In some cases, the primary consideration is to save money on water heating bills by making an up-front investment. Other people want to include environmentally friendly technologies in their home, or to help reduce oil imports. Since adding solar hot water can increase hot water delivery capacity, other people may buy a solar hot water heater in order to meet the needs of a growing family. Businesses may invest in solar hot water to demonstrate their commitment to protecting OUR environment, or to limit uncertainty about future fuel costs.

Why Spray Foam Insulation?

Cost and cleanliness aside, there are clear benefits to using spray foam insulation. Because it's a spray and not a long piece of pink fiberglass, spray foam insulation gets into all of the tiny nooks and crannies, providing better insulation and structural support. Drafts are filled and the house is warmer in the winter. No cold air can escape in the summer either. In light of these facts, the homeowner with spray foam insulation can expect lower utility bills.

Spray foam insulation fills every little crack and crevice, so vermin and bugs have a harder time getting into the home, saving on extermination bills. Plus, it's such a great adherent, it can stick to a floor and insulate from underneath. Most homes insulated with spray foam have a higher resale value, especially newer homes. There are environmental advantages as well; most notably, there aren't any fiberglass particles floating around in the air.

Why Solar PV?

The entire world is suffering from the deficiency of the natural resources. This is the reason why we should take more interest in utilizing the natural resources which are eternal and can never get reduced by regular usage. Solar energy is one of them. Instead of using the black energy generated from coal and petroleum the usage of green energy like solar energy should be endorsed.

Are there Federal, State, and local tax advantages to going with solar hot water and spray foam insulation?

Yes, there are many Federal, State, and local tax advantages available for people looking to green up their homes or business. These vary by state, so be diligent about finding out what’s available in your area.