SOLAR ENERGY ADVANTAGES

Submitted by Rolando123 on August 22, 2010 - 7:51am

Solar energy sources range in size from the large De Soto photovoltaic power plant in Florida to the single households that produce more than they use. The sun is the main source and everyone has access. Homeowners might like to know where they can buy products or get access to information about this and other green alternatives. Here are some of the resources.

US Department of Energy

For information concerning home designs and efficient appliances, as well as advice about conserving electricity and water in your home, energysavers.gov is a good resource. It is one of the websites provided by the US Department of Energy.

What will you learn? You can learn about replacing your home’s heating and cooling system. Advice about insulation and ventilation to make your heating and cooling system work more efficiently is also provided.

If you are about to build a new home or would like to remodel, you can learn how to construct a “zero-energy” design. The Department has partnered with a number of building professionals and organizations to develop and expand on the concept.

State Energy Departments

Most states publish websites that provide information about conserving and installing efficient appliances. In some states, you have the option to choose who provides your electricity. You can choose solar energy sources or another clean power generator, rather than a coal-fired electricity plant, if you want to.

In states where clean power is not available, you have the option to buy green certificates. It’s something like making a donation to the production of more clean power plants. The primary complaint that individuals and politicians that represent them have about green fuel is that it will cost more initially. Buying green certificates can help offset the cost, which should cause more people to be in favor of it.

Manufacturers

There are hundreds of companies providing solar energy sources for your home. Photovoltaic panels are a popular choice for supplying clean electricity to individual homes in most parts of the world. This is an industry that is rapidly changing with mergers and acquisitions make keeping track a full time job. I recommend the following solar professional organizations. SEIA – Solar Energy Industries
Association and ASES – American Solar Energy Society.

Solar Contractors

Solar contractors are a good source for all kinds of information. You can find out how much it will cost and how long it will take to install solar energy sources in your home. Often, the biggest challenge is f inding a solar contractor.

We hope you find these solar energy sources useful in your journey to get off the grid.

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