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Homeowners can save utility costs and reduce their environmental impact by using the power of the sun.
Type: White Paper
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Home photovoltaic systems convert light energy directly into electricity and offer consumers the ability to generate electricity in a clean, quiet, and reliable way.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Photovoltaic energy generating systems (PV systems) convert the sun's energy directly into electricity and can be off-grid or grid-connected. Both types of systems require specific components such as …
Type: Fact Sheet
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A 30% federal income tax credit is available to homeowners who install qualified residential solar energy systems before 12/31/2016.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Colorado homeowners follow national trends in preferring renewable energy over conventional energy sources. An extensive survey showed residents would most frequently select photovoltaic, wind and …
Type: Special Report
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The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding, features the latest marketable technologies. This particular home was created and monitored in California.
Type: Brochure
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This brochure describes the benefits of using solar electricity in your home.
Type: Brochure
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This fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages.
Type: Fact Sheet
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The single most important thing you can do to build green is to size the building appropriately. A small building uses less materials and energy.
Type: Brochure
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This brochure, developed specifically for residential home builders, provides information on basic solar facts, selling tips and important resources when incorporating solar technologies into …
Type: Brochure
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A major barrier to investing in renewable energy improvements to homes across is the initial capital cost. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing is one of several new financial models …
Type: Fact Sheet
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This analysis provides a look at the trends and sensitivies in reaching the point where the cost of a photovoltaic system equals the cost of electricity purchased from the grid.
Type: Special Report
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Residential solar leases have leveraged two commercial tax credits for homeowners. Also, solar lease programs require little or no up-front cash to participate. They may be an attractive option for …
Type: Fact Sheet
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This consumer guide about solar electricity for the home includes information about the types of solar electric systems, how to choose a system, financing and costs.
Type: Brochure
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The initial cost of photovoltaic solar energy remains relatively high, but with new integrated solar technologies, state rebates, federal tax credits and energy-efficient mortgages, there couldn’t …
Type: Guide
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Homebuilder’s Guide to Going Solar is designed
to help you assess the benefits to your business
and customers of installing solar equipment or
making your houses solar-ready.
Type: Guide
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Financing a residential photovoltaic (PV) system remains a challenge despite the various financial incentives available to homeowners at both the state and federal level. This report examines the …
Type: Research
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Installing a solar electric system that is connected to the utility grid can save energy and money, and even earn you money back. Upfront, the systems are expensive, however. This guide outlines …
Type: Guide
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Producing electricity with photovoltaics (PV) emits no pollution, produces no greenhouse gases, and uses no finite fossilfuel resources. This guide analyzes how long it takes a PV system to operate …
Type: Guide
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The Borrower’s Guide to Financing Solar Energy provides information for lenders and consumers in financing solar systems, including thermal and photovoltaic systems. It also offers tips on how to …
Type: Guide
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Incorporating residential solar power may be cheaper and easier than you think.
Type: White Paper
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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 …
Tags: Building Green,
Cost of Ownership,
Heating & Cooling,
Interior Design,
Lighting,
MaineHousing- Maine Street Housing Authority,
Maintenance & Repair,
Photovoltaic / Solar Panels,
Rebates / Tax Credits,
Remodeling,
Solar Power Type: White Paper
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This publication shares information from different studies of builders who have successfully integrated solar options into their operations.
Type: White Paper
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Solar electric systems can save homes and businesses money, but understanding the benefits and costs involved can be confusing. Learn the basics in this publication.
Type: White Paper
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Energy prices are rising, and so are concerns about the impact of energy consumption on the environment. Solar electricity systems can offer a solution.
Type: White Paper
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With new building-integrated solar technologies, state rebates, federal tax credits and energy-efficient mortgages, solar electricity is more affordable than ever.
Type: White Paper