Comments on: Solar power and ‘green mortgages’ http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/ Exploring Science and the Environment Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:44:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jasper Eliot http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1635 Jasper Eliot Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:01:09 +0000 http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1635 New materials in PV systems are coming out of the labs nearly every day, and these technological breakthroughs are showing exponential improvements in solar capturing efficiency. These innovations, plus the conscientious effort to move towards hybrid solutions that combine passive and active systems are truly defining and validating solar as a viable, renewable energy source. Tom, thanks for your attention to this topic and to this timely article. New materials in PV systems are coming out of the labs nearly every day, and these technological breakthroughs are showing exponential improvements in solar capturing efficiency. These innovations, plus the conscientious effort to move towards hybrid solutions that combine passive and active systems are truly defining and validating solar as a viable, renewable energy source. Tom, thanks for your attention to this topic and to this timely article.

]]> By: Heatingsave http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1632 Heatingsave Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:03:45 +0000 http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1632 Using solar energy may be great for some where sunny but here in the UK we dont see much sun. An easy way to reduce your heating bill is to replace your heating controller. A intelligent system can monitor areas of your property, the outside tempreture and will control your heating more efficently. An example of one can be found on http://www.heatingsave.co.uk John Using solar energy may be great for some where sunny but here in the UK we dont see much sun.

An easy way to reduce your heating bill is to replace your heating controller. A intelligent system can monitor areas of your property, the outside tempreture and will control your heating more efficently.

An example of one can be found on http://www.heatingsave.co.uk

John

]]> By: Aleksander@Solar power info http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1610 Aleksander@Solar power info Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:40:51 +0000 http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1610 Solar power is the future. Greetings from Poland. Solar power is the future. Greetings from Poland.

]]> By: roofing company london http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1594 roofing company london Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:49:33 +0000 http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1594 In the average home 80–90% of the energy used to heat water goes down the drain. A water based heat exchanger can capture a lot of the heat in drain-water and put it to use pre-heating the water going in to your hot water supply . One type, called a “gravity film exchange drain-water heat recovery system” has been found to save 25–30 percent of total water-heating energy. This technology is compatible with all types of water heating systems, but it is especially suitable with on-demand water heaters and solar thermal systems. Prices range from $300–400 and paybacks are in the range of 2.5 to 7 years, depending on how often it is used. For more information on this technology In the average home 80–90% of the energy used to heat water goes down the drain. A water based heat exchanger can capture a lot of the heat in drain-water and put it to use pre-heating the water going in to your hot water supply . One type, called a “gravity film exchange drain-water heat recovery system” has been found to save 25–30 percent of total water-heating energy. This technology is compatible with all types of water heating systems, but it is especially suitable with on-demand water heaters and solar thermal systems. Prices range from $300–400 and paybacks are in the range of 2.5 to 7 years, depending on how often it is used. For more information on this technology

]]> By: roofing company london http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1593 roofing company london Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:34:31 +0000 http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1593 olar hot water heating system is the most affordable option. It costs a lot less than the solar photovoltaic panels that produce electricity. olar hot water heating system is the most affordable option. It costs a lot less than the solar photovoltaic panels that produce electricity.

]]> By: Terry http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1573 Terry Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:40:43 +0000 http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1573 Without doubt alternative energy homes is the only way forward. Not only because of the rising cost of energy but also because future of our country are currently in the hands of the others which have us "over a barrel" if you can excuse the pun. Solar panels have been around for long enough now to take a reasonable stab at the cost savings available. AAs the cost of energy continues to increase alterantive energy sources become a more and more cost effective and the timescales for return on investment get shorter. I am going through the process of designing my own home right now and alternative energy is high on my agenda. I want a decent size house so I know how crucial keeping the running costs down is going to be. Six years ago I used to own a 550 year old period cottage, boy am I glad I sold it because with todays energy prices I could not afford to live in it. Great article thanks Terry Without doubt alternative energy homes is the only way forward. Not only because of the rising cost of energy but also because future of our country are currently in the hands of the others which have us “over a barrel” if you can excuse the pun.

Solar panels have been around for long enough now to take a reasonable stab at the cost savings available. AAs the cost of energy continues to increase alterantive energy sources become a more and more cost effective and the timescales for return on investment get shorter.

I am going through the process of designing my own home right now and alternative energy is high on my agenda. I want a decent size house so I know how crucial keeping the running costs down is going to be. Six years ago I used to own a 550 year old period cottage, boy am I glad I sold it because with todays energy prices I could not afford to live in it.

Great article thanks

Terry

]]> By: Va Refinance http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1572 Va Refinance Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:37:30 +0000 http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1572 I would hope that all mortgage lenders and brokers take a look because solar is the the way of the future. I would hope that all mortgage lenders and brokers take a look because solar is the the way of the future.

]]> By: Hopper http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1534 Hopper Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:51:51 +0000 http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1534 Solar power really helps save energy... Solar power really helps save energy…

]]> By: Aleks@Solar power http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1533 Aleks@Solar power Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:47:07 +0000 http://blogs.earthsky.org/dankulpinski/2008/06/10/solar-power-and-green-mortgages/#comment-1533 Solar power is the future. Solar power is the future.

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