Where can I go to get a loan for a solar panel system?

June 4, 2009

Q: Where can I go to get a loan for a solar panel system. Are there specific banks you recommend? Is a down payment required?
Asked by Justin

A: You can finance your system in a number of different ways. The easiest way is through home equity. If that is not available there are [...]

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Free Solar In California, Save Money Today

June 1, 2009

Here’s a great comment I’d like to share with you all.  One of our readers, Matt, was able to give us a complete breakdown of not only his experience with solar but its full fiscal benefits realized by owning the system.  
To my surprise I was amazed at how fast the system paid itself off [...]

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Is a Solar Hot Water System a good place to start to convert a house to green?

May 18, 2009

Q: What is the effect of a solar hot water system on a 1800SF houses’ monthly bill? Is this a good place to start to convert my house to "green"?
Asked by Nancy McCormick

A: The answer will depend on if you have a gas, electric, or oil heated hot water system. A thermal system will [...]

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Recycling Grocery Bags isn't Enough

May 18, 2009

I am going to gripe a bit too much here, but it appears that society is so slow to change. Not enough is being done. Recycling grocery bags is cool and kind of green, but it is obvious we need to change that way we live even more so, such as alternative-energy like solar power.
Yet, [...]

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San Antonio Receives Sunny Recognition

May 18, 2009

The warm and sunny city of San Antonio, Texas, has just been deemed a Solar America City by the U.S. Department of Energy, an announcement that came during the 2nd Solar America Cities Annual Meeting in the same city. Along with title, the city was awarded with $200,000 in grant money in order to get [...]

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Solar Energy Legislation Shines

May 14, 2009

Now, we are talking solar. It’s about time, too.
Believe it or not, alternative-energy legislation is popping up throughout the United States. Texas, the big oil producing state, started the trend in March with 50 legislative bills in support of solar energy were introduced. Yes, 50!
Now, Kansas, Utah and New Mexico have introduced legislation for supporting [...]

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