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Monthly Archives: October 2012

Solar Hot Water Basics: What’s a Residential OG-300 System?

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When buying a residential solar thermal system in California and most other states, homeowners are required to purchase a solar water heating system that is essentially an “all-in-one” solar kit known as an OG-300 system. By all-in-one, it means that … Continue reading

Posted in 30% Investment Tax Credit, CSI Thermal Program, Residential Solar Hot Water, Residential Solar Water Heating Installers, Solar Hot Water Value, SRCC OG-300 solar systems |

Useful Residential Solar Hot Water Video for PG&E Customers

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Here’s a great video resource for PG&E customers in Northern California, Silicon Valley, and the surrounding San Francisco Bay area. It’s a solar hot water video from PG&E that explains the benefits of residential solar water heating for homes, as … Continue reading

Posted in CSI Thermal Program, Residential Solar Hot Water, Residential Solar Water Heating Installers, Solar Business Resources, Solar Hot Water for Apartment Buildings, Solar Hot Water Marketing |

Are You a Certified Free Hot Water Installer … Yet? Now’s the Time.

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Are you a Certified Free Hot Water installer… yet? In Free Hot Water’s continuing effort to get more attention and promote higher standards for solar hot water heating, the company has established a new recognition program for solar thermal installers. … Continue reading

Posted in CSI Thermal Program, OG-100 Solar Hot Water Collectors, pre-engineered solar thermal systems, Residential Solar Hot Water, Residential Solar Water Heating Installers, Solar Business Resources, Solar Hot Water, SRCC OG-300 solar systems |

Free Hot Water Encourages Silicon Valley and Northern California Homeowners to Go Solar Thermal

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Now that California’s CSI thermal program has been reinvigorated with higher rebates for California home owners, Free Hot Water is beginning a new campaign to get the word out about the financial benefits of solar hot water for homes and … Continue reading

Posted in 30% Investment Tax Credit, CSI Thermal Program, Residential Solar Hot Water, Solar Hot Water Value, Solar Thermal & Solar Hot Water News, SRCC OG-300 solar systems |

Solar Water Heating Rebate Update: Florida, Georgia, and the Virgin Islands

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Here’s an update on the latest solar water heating incentives in the United States and its territories. Tampa, Florida Tampa Electric, a Florida utility, has launched a new rebate program for residential solar water heating systems. That’s good news for … Continue reading

Posted in 30% Investment Tax Credit, Florida-FSEC-Certification, Residential Solar Hot Water, Solar Hot Water, Solar Rebates, SRCC OG-300 solar systems |