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Solar-powered car begins U.S. leg of global trip
A solar-powered car sponsored by SolarWorld begins the U.S. leg of its 21,000-mile quest to circle the globe, propelled only by sun's rays.January 30, 2012
 | In 2009 Congress created the 1603 Program: Payment for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of Tax Credits to cover 30 percent of a project's costs in the form of a cash grant. The incentive program was created as an alternative to the 30 percent … |
 | Architecture and engineering students from the City College of New York participated in the Solar Decathlon 2011, a competition which challenges 20 collegiate teams from around the world, to design an energy-efficient home. Between September 13 and … |
 | ProudGreenHome: What is the best hot water heater for a home? Scott Flynn: On our new net-zero house we are using an evacuated-tube solar thermal hot water system. They are very efficient and well priced. Hot water from the roof feeds into an Energy … |
 | It has been almost one year since our solar panels were installed on our roof. I had written the whole solar saga in my blog, and if you had talked to me during the installation process, you would have seen a frustrated person. Here's the main … |
| Beginning September 13, the team spent a week assembling and preparing the Solar Roofpod for competition. One of the most crucial aspects of the Solar Decathlon is receiving the chance to educate the public about sustainable homes. Now that the … |
| Only three weeks remain for Team New York to finish building the Solar Roofpod. Architecture and Engineering students are collaborating quickly in the final weeks of this thrilling marathon! To implement the efficient engineering systems of the pod … |
| It is July and full force is ahead for construction of the Solar Roof Pod by Team New York. The construction site no longer houses simply a steel cage mounted upon a series of structural steel beams. The Solar Roof Pod has layers of insulation … |
| ProudGreenHome: How do you add solar to an existing home? Melissa Rappaport Schifman: We installed a 3.6 kilowatt solar panel system on our roof in October 2010, and I wrote about the entire process on my blog (it was not an easy process – the … |
 | ProudGreenHome: What are the top challenges and solutions to adding alternative energy to an existing home? Ted Clifton: When adding alternative energy sources to a home, I often find the biggest challenge to be that the original design either had … |
 | A solar hot water system is usually the smartest first choice. The return on investment can be two to three times faster with solar hot water over solar electric system. The solar hot water system needs minimal roof space relative to a solar … |
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Choosing the Most Energy-Efficient Water Heaters
Upgrading your conventional water heater or installing a solar or tankless heater can earn you federal tax credits and noticeably reduce your monthly energy bills.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
The Benefits of Residential Solar Power
Incorporating residential solar power may be cheaper and easier than you think.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Green Home Credits and Rebates
In addition to saving on energy bills, there are many other financial incentives to go green.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Solar Water Heating
Learn basic information on the components and types of solar water heaters currently available and the economical and environmental benefits of owning solar heaing systems.Type: White PaperSource: NREL -
Mainestream Green Home Design
Green housing is sustainable to its environment, durable and healthy for occupants and environment. The Mainestream Green Housing primer grew out of MaineHousing's Mainestream Green Home Design …Type: White PaperSource: MaineHousing- Maine Street Housing Authority
