WHY
SOLAR HOT WATER ?
Over the last five years the cost of natural gas and heating
oil have risen over 70% &
115% respectively. As oil peaked at $147 per barrel in 2008,
it is evident that the volatility of the cost of oil is out of
our control. As the third world industrializes, the world population
continues to grow, and fossil fuel reserves are consumed, the
cost of conventional heat and hot water generation continues
to spiral upward.
What can you do?
New York State and Federal tax credits (which can exceed 50%
of the cost) have made solar HOT WATER systems surprisingly
affordable.
Energy by Choice™ can custom design
an affordable solar Hot Water system for your home.
HOW DOES SOLAR THERMAL WORK?
Solar
thermal is the collection, storage, and use of heat from sunshine
to make hot water. It is one of the most efficient means of using
solar energy. Think about how hot your car gets when you park
it in the sun –
with a thermal system, you capture this energy and make it work
for you. There is a huge amount of energy in solar radiation,
and the sunshine on one square foot in one year is equal to the
energy in 2.5 gallons of oil. Two or three collectors can easily
supply all the hot water for an average family on sunny days.
Even on cloudy days, they can make a substantial contribution
and cut utility bills. The Department of Energy recommends that
you maintain your existing hot water system as a back up for
times of prolonged cloud cover, or temporary increase in demand
such as having overnight company.
Our Services include FULL SERVICE for the following:
- Hot Water/ Heat System design
- Structural analysis & permit plans
- State of the Art Shade Analysis
- Project Management
- Permitting
- Installation
- Inspections
- Payback Analysis
- Extended warranty
- Tax return paperwork
- 100% Owner Involvement
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