Posts from the ‘Cost’ Category
New Incentives for Solar Water Heaters in California
California’s intent to reduce greenhouse emissions just received another push this month with the California Solar Initiative Thermal Program. read more…
Government Rebates Available (By State)
There are many benefits to installing a solar energy system in your home. Rebates are one of the most popular incentives! FabDigs has compiled a list of government rebates available, sorted by state, for you to peruse. See how much you could be getting back today!
What To Ask Solar Installers
So you’ve done your homework, determined which solar system you want for you home (solar photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal), estimated the costs and your return on investment, and are ready to get moving. But how do you choose a solar installer you can trust? FabDigs is your resource to finding qualified solar professionals in your area.
With this list in hand, you can then begin to query them on various subjects. read more…
Financing Your Solar Energy Project
If you’re interested in installing a solar system in your home, you’re likely already familiar with the potentially high initial cost of purchasing the necessary equipment and having it set up. With bills that are sometimes in the tens of thousands, it can be a challenge to work out the solar energy financing details for your new project.
All About Energy Efficient Mortgages
An energy efficient mortgage (EEM) is a way for homeowners to finance energy efficiency improvements on new or existing homes. EEMs are essentially mortgage loans that can be used to purchase and install solar photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, making it easier for you to make your home more energy efficient.
All About Solar Leasing
Though financial incentives and rebates such as EEMs exist to make a solar system purchase more affordable, many households and businesses still cannot make the investment. In addition, the promise of future financial savings still may not be enough to make buying a photovoltaic (PV) array possible for the average consumer.
Enter solar lease programs.
read more…
Cost of Solar – Solar Thermal
How Much Does a Thermal System Cost?
Solar water heating or solar thermal systems usually consist of several components, including thermal collectors, a storage tank, and a system of tubes or pipes in a circulation loop. Together, these pieces work to collect and absorb the sun’s heat energy to warm water for home use, pools, spas, and radiant in-floor heating.
Cost of Solar – Solar Photovoltaics
How Much Does a PV System Cost?
Photovoltaics (PV), or solar panel systems, are made with a semiconductor material—usually crystalline silicon—which absorbs sunlight and converts it directly into energy. The cells are then connected together, often 40 at a time, into modules or panels, and those panels are then connected into arrays.
Your state will pay you to become more energy-efficient
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We’re all vaguely aware that somewhere out there in the vast tangle of state and local government exist tax breaks or cash payments for citizens who go to the trouble and expense of making their homes more energy-efficient, perhaps by upgrading their heating systems or installing solar panels. But how does an ambitious energy saver find that government help? read more…
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