Category Archives: Solar Thermal Training

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 →

We’ve just learned that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has voted to increase the California Solar Initiative’s Thermal Rebate (CSI Thermal program) for both residential and commercial customers. The residential rebate will go up by a significant 45% in … Continue reading →

Thanks to improved manufacturing and distribution savings, Free Hot Water’s new line of OG-300 residential solar systems are now more affordable than ever. The lower prices are part of our ongoing campaign to bring affordable solar energy and utility independence … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that many plumbing contractors are starting to look at expanding their business to include solar water heating sales and service. It’s a natural fit, since there are many similar water and space heating concepts, including pumps, tanks, … Continue reading →

Okay, besides having easy financing, what’s the most powerful solar marketing tool that any installer can use? First, let’s briefly mention the traditional marketing tools: Print advertising. Radio spots, Brochures, flyers, direct mail Making news with a unique installation Add … Continue reading →

We’ve just found out that Intersolar, the second largest North American solar industry trade show, is offering free visitor conference registrations until April 25th, May 9th 2011. After that date, the price goes up to $50 and then if you … Continue reading →

Free Hot Water often receives questions from people just starting to enter the solar business. One question that comes up is the correct way to measure insolation. What’s insolation? It’s basically a measurement of the amount of sun that’s expected … Continue reading →

“How much?” That’s perhaps the most frequently asked question in the solar business. Customers are always asking about the cost first and the technology, quality, and durability later. Okay. Fine. We get it. So, that’s why Free Hot Water has … Continue reading →

Having great information at your fingertips is critical to your solar businesses. We know that, and so we’ve provided an entire page of valuable PDF information for our partner installers and solar hot water distributors. Of course, some of you … Continue reading →

It’s been a great October. Free Hot Water had a great show at Solar Power International, and we’re so excited to learn that the Solar thermal market and pool heating market is growing in 2010. Want numbers? Sure: According to … Continue reading →