Go Solar Energy For Life

In my readings, recently I discovered this good and very important information regarding the question:

Should the Sunshine State Do More to Support The Development of Solar Energy?

I thought it’d be great to share some of the opinions expressed in regard to this question — I’m going to share one per blog post, over the next few posts, here’s the first one!

Enjoy!

-Dan

Carrie Cullen Hitt
VICE PRESIDENT, SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

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

RU a Solar Angel?

A Solar Angel is a being who:

• Has passion for solar energy,
• Holds a vision in their heart of a world that works well,
• Quietly, and often invisibly, effects change toward their vision.

You may not know it but you are surrounded by Solar Angels.

They are everywhere.

The more you look for them, the more you see them.

They are light beings… in a heavy world.

Their influence is quietly changing the world… making it brighter.

They give you hope for the future.

The fact that you are reading this, suggests that you may be one, too.

Of course you are.

- Dan

Last December, the Earth Policy Institute shared how fast…

…rooftop solar water heaters are being installed around the world!

This is great news, and very inspiring for us in the USA, and even those here in Southwest Florida!

Practically every home in the US has a water heater.  Water heaters work continuously to keep the water they contain hot, and using the power of the sun is not only environmentally friendly, it reduces your energy bills, adds value to your home, AND extends the life of your hot water tank (they dramatically reduce scaling!)

Be sure to learn more about our solar water heater solutions, and how you can start saving while helping protect our environment!  If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at (239) 574-1500.

The Earth Policy Institute article reviews how:

• China is leading the world – with nearly two thirds of the world’s solar thermal collectors installed.
• Europe, where energy costs are relatively high, rooftop solar water heaters are spreading fast,
• the US rooftop solar water heating industry is a historically concentrated niche market,
• solar water and space heaters in Europe and China often pay for themselves in less than 10 years.

WOW!  17 dollars and 74 cents…

That’s how much my Florida Power & Light (FPL) electrical bill was in March of this year…

The amazing thing?

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Not too long ago, I took the time to write down the most common comments we hear…

…from contractors who use us - Fafco Solar of Cape Coral – for their solar energy installation needs.

I thought it’d be great if I shared them you.

I’m really proud of our company, and since I started working for my dad over 30 years ago, it’s great to continue to see such positive feedback!

Here’s the Top 10 Reasons Contractors Use Fafco Solar in Cape Coral for their needs:

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I used to say solar energy was not good for moving things.

It was good for heating water or making electricity, but not for transportation.

But with this…

… and checking out www.calcars.org to learn about electric vehicles (EVs), I’ve done a complete 180!

If you want to learn more, I highly recommend you check out:

Who Killed the Electric Car?

After 30 years of being in the solar industry, I was so wrong about what I thought solar energy could do.

Kinda humbling.

So, if I could have a wrong perception about solar energy after 30 years, I guess I could understand that YOU too could have a misconception about solar energy.

I think there’s a lot of people that don’t fully understand solar energy:

• How it works…
• What it can, and can’t do…
• When it could be applicable…
• Affordable… and
• A host of other questions.

But there’s a huge belief that solar energy is a good thing… a VERY good thing, in fact.