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I’m extremely excited to announce our upcoming celebration of Earth Day, and guess what?

Earth Day Renewable Energy Our Earth Day Celebration   Going Green, Educating, Renewable Energy and more!

You’re invited!

We’re having an open house at our “green” building in Cape Coral from Monday, April 19 to Friday, April 23, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m, and we’d love to see you!

At our Open House, you’ll be able to:

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How Do I Power My Home From the Sun?

Posted by Dan On April 7th

As renewable and solar energy continue to gain global awareness…

Solar Electric Photovoltaic Systems How Do I Power My Home From the Sun?

…one of the most common questions people have is:

“How Do I Power My Home From the Sun?”

The answer is with a Solar Electric Photovoltaic System.

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Florida Job Growth – Solar Energy?

Posted by Dan On March 19th

In this NBC news snippet, I talk about how solar energy growth isn’t a fad…



…and how Florida is not number #1 in terms of solar usage, YET, it is the Sunshine State!

We’ve been in the Solar Energy business for over 30 years, and we’re definitely seeing a continued growth in our solar energy business.

Here’s 9 ways you can conserve energy by switching to solar energy based solutions:

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If you’re looking for one of the easiest, most amazing ways…

Energy Monitor TED The Energy Detective An Awesome Energy Monitor   TED (The Energy Detective)

…to really understand the way you, or your business, uses energy, then you need to meet –

TED – The Energy Detective!

TED (an absolutely awesome energy monitor) is a device that can monitor:

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Hybrid Solar Air Conditioning – it’s here!

Posted by Dan On February 22nd

It’s with great pleasure I announce that…

Solar Air Conditioning

…we’ve just added our newest product, Hybrid Solar Air Conditioning!

By the power of the sun, we can help you reduce your electrical use…

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Calculate your electrical use & save!

Posted by Dan On February 16th

Have you ever thought about how much electricity you use, and…

Turn off the lights - electrical use.

…possibly reducing your usage?

Think about this:

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Solar Power Energy – What’s the delay?

Posted by Dan On February 4th

A question that I hear quite frequently regarding solar power energy, is…

Solar Power Energy Solar Power Energy   Whats the delay?

What’s the delay?

Why is the transition to the ‘new energy economy’ taking so long?

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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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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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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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