Go Solar Energy For Life

An interesting question, indeed – all of our energy from renewables.

Everyone has opinions. Few have enough facts. Time will tell.

Can you think of any other time when groups of people said something was impossible… and then it happened?

Enlightening Facts:

1. Many studies confirm how the combination of renewable sources can truly meet our energy needs.

2. It makes it easier if we rethink what we employ renewable energy for and how it actually improves lives.

3. There are reports showing renewables, like the wind and solar, outpacing ordinary energy sources – in both investment money and capacity growth.

To find out more, read the entire post on: Focusing on Facts: Can We Get All of Our Energy From Renewables? Comment below to share your thoughts.

Let’s Make It Happen!

If you have questions on how my company, Fafco Solar, can assist you with your solar needs feel free to call (239) 574-1500.

-Dan

I always enjoy sharing the story of how a company that switches to green energy reduces energy consumption while improving energy efficiency.

So how does a warehouse complex, like Patriot Stor-All, improve its energy efficiency?

It undergoes a number of changes. The most recent change is our installation of 313 solar panels to help meet their goal of providing 100% of the energy for each of their buildings.

There are also financial incentive programs available right now for “going solar” which provides an attractive return on investment.

Read more about the solar photovoltaic systems we installed for this green energy powered company.

If you’d like to learn how my company, Fafco Solar, can help you use green energy, the power the sun provides, be sure to visit our website at: www.FafcoSolar.com!

Dan

I really enjoy sharing intelligent visions of our energy future!  Especially where individuals are empowered!

Here’s a great article along those lines:

Smarter Grid Linking Solar Panels May Bypass Utilities

Enjoy!

-Dan

In my previous post, I talked about having a personal 10-year Energy Independence Plan, and promised I’d share how I’m doing with mine…

Personally, I am 5 years into my own 10-year energy independence plan.

In 2006, my average monthly electric bill at home was $157.

In 2011, after renovating our house with Energy Star appliances; replacing a hurricane damaged roof with a white metal roof; and after installing every solar product my company offers, my average monthly electric bill is down to $50.

Be sure to read my 5/10/11 blog post, “How I Saved Over 70% in 1 Year!“)

I’m happy with the results, but I’m not done.  And honestly, I’m not sure what my next step is, but that’s my point: I don’t have to know…

I just have to keep my eyes and mind open and something will show up someday.

So, start now and declare your own energy independence!

If you wait for someone else to solve your energy problem, you might not be happy with their solution. Setting yourself free may be the only way it’s ever going to happen, and… it’s very gratifying!

- Dan

In my last article, I explained the difference between power and energy.

Special Thanks to Jason Szumlanski, our Operations Manager, for this blog post!

Being energy efficient is critical to saving money, but reducing power is only half the battle.  Some changes that may seem energy efficient on the surface may not save any energy at all.

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If your home is in Southwest Florida – do you wonder if solar energy is a good investment?

There are a number of things to consider including good sunlight, financial incentives, net-metering policies, cost of materials, and high electric rates…

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In 2002, I decided to renovate our 25 year old, Fafco Solar building in Cape Coral…

A photo of our building back in late 70′s!

In doing so, I tried to use as many green products and practices as I could afford…

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Is Florida “FIT” for Solar?

Like many, you may feel that solar energy remains a distant dream, and that it’s:

• too expensive to afford, or
• too hard to implement.

Feed In Tariffs (FIT) could change all of that…

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