World Water Day, March 22
On March 22nd we celebrate World Water Day, which is a day set aside to focus on the importance of the availability of fresh water. There is a shortage of fresh water worldwide which is contributing to worldwide instability. World Water Day was started to bring attention to this crisis. As this crisis grows it […]
World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day Did you know we recognize World Toilet Day, on November 19 throughout the world? It was actually first recognized on November 19th, 2013, and it’s goal is to raise awareness of the sanitation crisis facing billions of people throughout the world. It is hard to comprehend for those of us living in […]
Tank or Tankless?
We have a lot of people who call asking what water heater is best for their needs: tank or tankless. We would like to discuss the pros and cons of each, then you can decide based on which one would work best for your needs and budget. Tankless water heaters operate without a storage tank […]
Solar Pool Heating and Cooling
Here we are at the time of year again when we make our resolutions for the new year. This year vow to help reduce your carbon footprint by installing a solar residential pool heating and cooling system. It will not only be an easy resolution to keep and it will offer great money saving benefits. […]
Wall and Ceiling Radiant Heating; Europe’s Best Kept Secret
When you think of radiant heating you think of floors, although it can be costly and involves replacing your whole floor or sections of floor. It’s usually only feasible to install in new construction or extensive remodels. But there is another alternative; putting radiant heat in the ceiling or walls is much more cost effective. […]
Whole House Water Filters
Whole house water filtration systems are becoming very popular because everyone wants clean water to drink. The bottled water industry is a multi-billion dollar industry selling everything from purified tap water to pristine spring water to even water derived from glaciers in Iceland. Water filters for your home have also become big business with filters […]
Water Filters, the How, What and Why of Them
If you want water free of contaminants, you should invest in water filters for your home. Every July, your water district should publish a CCR report or water quality report. Each report states the level of contaminants in the water for your area and compare it to the EPA standards. While this report tells you […]
Solar Hot Water Systems – How They Work
The types of solar hot water systems vary but they all consist of collectors and a storage tank and they all use the sun’s thermal heat to warm water. There are 3 types of circulation systems and collectors, which are used when designing the best system for each circumstance. In designing solar thermal systems, roof […]
Tax Credits, Rebates and Incentives for Going Solar
Going solar for your hot water needs provides benefits to today’s homeowner while reducing energy use and costs. You can save up to 80% on your water heating bill. And this can be done while preventing up to 4000 tons of carbon monoxide from entering the atmosphere. Using the incentives offered by PG&E together with […]
Solar Thermal Interest Soars in Sonoma County
Solar thermal energy has been used to heat our homes and water since the beginning of the human race. Now we have systems using modern pumps and storage tanks to better collect and distribute that energy. The systems necessary are fairly easy to integrate into one’s home and extremely easy when building from scratch. There […]