SEIA, the solar industry’s main trade organization, has released a long-awaited Solar Heating and Cooling Roadmap to installing more solar thermal systems in the U.S. There’s a lot of great information here and a bold vision for a solar thermal … Continue reading
Recently, the Free Hot Water blog discussed the lack of solar thermal installers in California that are eligible to collect the CSI Thermal rebate. If you missed that post, read it here. That lack of solar thermal installers is a … Continue reading
Every year, Free Hot Water provides our customers and consumers with links to the three main IRS tax forms used to apply for the 30% solar investment tax credit. The three main 2011 IRS solar investment tax forms are below, … Continue reading
At long last, it looks like it’s going to be a great year for solar thermal, especially with some exciting announcements that can potentially boost your commercial solar thermal business. We’ll have more details in the coming weeks, but here … Continue reading
There is no dispute that solar PV has grown faster than solar thermal in the United States. Why? I think there are three basic reasons. 1) More and better financing for PV than solar thermal Banks and venture capitalists … Continue reading
We hate to be the bearer of solar bad news…. So, first we’ll be the bearer of solar hot water good news! In the great state of Idaho, the Questar gas utility has just launched a new residential and multifamily … Continue reading
Dear Free Hot Water Dealers and Distributors and blog readers, It’s not too late! That is, it’s not too late to close commercial contracts that can qualify for the 1603 Treasury Grant Program (TGP) that is set to expire at … Continue reading
“The Story of Broke” is the latest in a series of clever animations from the “Story of Stuff” project, developed by artist and simple living author and activist, Annie Leonard. In the past, Ms. Leonard has done short animated videos … Continue reading
The 1603 Treasury Grant Program (TGP) is set to expire at the end of 2011, although it is still uncertain whether Congress will renew the program for another year or longer. Cross your fingers. For those unfamiliar with the 1603 … Continue reading
