Posted: 2010-08-04
Two campuses of the Health Alliance Hospital in New York State are using solar energy to heat water and improve public safety, U.S. Representative Maurice Hinchey's office announced this week.
Hinchey helped secure financing for the solar projects. Health Alliance Hospital's Benedictine campus will soon benefit from a solar-thermal system designed to heat water with the help of the sun; exterior signs will be illuminated by solar-powered lighting at the Benedictine and Kingston campuses...
Posted: 2010-07-16
Public officials around the country have been turning to solar energy as a way to help save money while also delivering environmental benefits. One recent example comes from Tennessee.
A recent report in the state's Knoxville News Sentinel focuses on the recently completed solar farm at the Knox County Detention Center...
Posted: 2010-06-14
Consumers have had more options than ever in recent years when it comes to the various solar water heaters on the market. With that in mind, a startup company known as Sunnovations has announced its own new product in this rapidly expanding market.
According to the company, homeowners can save up to 75 percent on their water heating bills by using solar technology, while also offsetting carbon emissions equivalent to several tons per year. Solar water heaters also give homeowners the same level of service they would expect from traditional systems...
Posted: 2010-05-13
A recently unveiled proposal from a group that promotes solar thermal technology is calling attention to how much money and energy could be saved in New York with a greater emphasis on using clean energy for heating and cooling.
According to the Solar Thermal Consortium, its recently unveiled solar thermal roadmap could help New York state development 2,000 megawatts of energy capacity, including installing as many as 1 million solar hot water collectors or 500,00 residential systems...
Posted: 2010-05-12
SolarCity, a California company, has announced that it is expanding its business reach into the area of home energy efficiency.
The company specializes in the design, financing, installation and monitoring of solar power arrays, with an eye on helping customers save money while helping the environment at the same time. The company offers SolarLease and Commercial Power Purchase Agreement options, among other services, to more than 1,000 communities throughout the U.S. West...
Posted: 2010-05-07
People who have been interested in adding a solar water heater to their home may want to act in the coming weeks now that lawmakers have advanced legislation to promote energy efficient retrofits.
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act, which provides rebates for investments that range from insulation to new windows, air sealing, and water heaters. Homeowners can receive up to $1,500 per improvement, which is capped at $3,000 or 50 percent of a project's cost...