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Archive for December, 2009

Solar Water Heating – Fafco Celebrates 40 Years!

Posted by Dan On December - 30 - 2009

In the fall of 1977, my father (read more about him here) went to a Pool and Spa Show in Orlando and had the good fortune of meeting Freeman A. Ford, the founder of FAFCO, Inc.

Freeman Ford Solar Water Heating   Fafco Celebrates 40 Years!

By the end of the year, we were FAFCO’s authorized exclusive dealer for SW Florida…

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How to become a small-scale renewable energy producer

Posted by Dan On December - 23 - 2009

Nationwide, electricity rates have increased an average of 4.4% per year over the past 35 years, twice that rate in some parts of the country.

electricity plant How to become a small scale renewable energy producer

Special Thanks to Melissa Upton for writing this blog post!

At the local level, Florida Power & Light (FPL) is asking for a $1.3 billion annual increase in base rates, which amounts to about $12.40 per month for the first 1,000-kilowatt hours used.

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Reinventing Fire – the best solar & renewable energy use

Posted by Dan On December - 15 - 2009

I just received this from the Rocky Mountain Institute, and it’s pretty impressive, so…

Rocky Mountain Institute Reinventing Fire Reinventing Fire   the best solar & renewable energy use

I thought I’d share with you, and spread their word.

Enjoy,

Dan

PS – Remember, if you’re thinking it’s time to “Go Solar”, be sure to visit our web site at: www.FafcoSolar.com, or give us a call at (239) 574-1500.  We’d love to talk to you!

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Local Solutions for Global Warming

Posted by Dan On December - 7 - 2009

Global warming is a phrase that most of us are now familiar with since it was brought to the media forefront with Vice President Al Gore’s book and subsequent movie, “An Inconvenient Truth.”

Fluctuations in the Earth’s temperature are inevitable due to decades-long ocean cycles.

burning fossil fuel Local Solutions for Global Warming

Special Thanks to Melissa Upton for writing this article for our blog!

But a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that since 1950…

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The Best Solar Use – Creating a better world!

Posted by Dan On December - 1 - 2009

I was recently in front of a large, friendly group of open-minded people, when I stated my mission…

greenenergy The Best Solar Use   Creating a better world!

“I want to help people replace their use of fossil fuels with renewable energy within 10 years or sooner.”

The speaker interrupted me and asked a very simple question: “Why? Why would you want to do that?”

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