Solar Power Energy – What’s the delay?
On February 4th
A question that I hear quite frequently regarding solar power energy, is…
What’s the delay?
Why is the transition to the ‘new energy economy’ taking so long?
Hands Across the Sand – An Interesting Event!
On January 19th
In the very near future, citizens of Florida will have an opportunity…
…to show their opposition to oil drilling as close as 3 to 10 miles off the coast.
On February 13th, Hands Across the Sand, will be sponsoring this interesting event…
Solar Water Heating – Fafco Celebrates 40 Years!
On December 30th
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.
By the end of the year, we were FAFCO’s authorized exclusive dealer for SW Florida…
How to become a small-scale renewable energy producer
On December 23rd
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.
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.
Reinventing Fire – the best solar & renewable energy use
On December 15th
I just received this from the Rocky Mountain Institute, and it’s pretty impressive, so…
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!
Local Solutions for Global Warming
On December 7th
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.
Special Thanks to Melissa Upton for writing this article for our blog!
But a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that since 1950…
The Best Solar Use – Creating a better world!
On December 1st
I was recently in front of a large, friendly group of open-minded people, when I stated my mission…
“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?”
Green Solar Energy: Go Gators, Go Gainesville, Go Solar
On November 26th
The Bundesrepublik Deutschland and the Pacific Northwest in the United States have one major thing in common – they both get about the same amount of sunshine which translates to “a lot of cloudy days” in plain American English.
I’d like to thank one of my fellow team members, Melissa Upton, for creating this for you!
In Germany, where the clouds rarely seem to part, there are more photovoltaic installations than anywhere else and it is the third largest producer of solar cells and modules after China and Japan.
So why in the world is Germany the worldwide leader in solar energy and what does that have to do with the Florida Gators?
A great idea – announcing the Solar Bill of Rights
On November 20th
On October 27, 2009, Rhone Resch – President & CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association — declared, in the City of Anaheim, California, a Solar Bill of Rights…
And we find it very inspirational!
Here you go…
How long has Fafco Solar been in business?
On November 16th
Well, we didn’t just start…
…and we’re not starting over.
We didn’t follow the easy money.
