Go Solar Energy For Life

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 hope you enjoyed my blog posts through 2012!

I just wanted to send you Happy New Year wishes for 2013, and thank everyone who made 2012 such a great year for us, too.

If there’s any way we can help you use the power of the sun to:

• heat your pool,
• heat your water,
• power your home,
• bring natural light into your home,
• remove heat from your home, and
• so much more!

Be sure to let us know.

Have a wonderful 2013, and I’ve got some great posts in mind – stay tuned!

-Dan

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

Robert Stonerock

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

Colleen Kettles
WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY CENTER
Florida’s standing in the area of solar energy development has gone from a position of strength to one of near abandonment. Once a leader in the field of solar energy, Florida is now an also ran to places like New Jersey, Tennessee, and Oregon. Florida is 18th out of 23 ranked states in photovoltaic installations for the first quarter of 2012, sliding from 14th in the previous quarter. Given the current lack of activity, Florida will probably not make the list next time around.

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During one weekend this past May –

50% of Germany was powered by solar energy!

(Isn’t that inspiring?)

Read the full article here:

There’s no reason we can’t accomplish that, too… in the not-too-distant future… if we want to.

More and more people, here in Southwest Florida, are choosing to go solar for themselves each year.

Awesome!

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

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

A Happy New Year to you, your family, and friends!

I’m so happy to be doing what I’m passionate about, and being able to do it while we’re seeing such a great evolution with Solar & Renewable Energy solutions. The realization, adoption, and results generated from these solutions are simply mind-blowing.

More energy can be captured, and utilized, with today’s solutions – less expensively – than ever before.

If you’d like to learn more about solar and renewable energy solutions – feel free to comment below, contact us online or give us call at (239) 574-1500.

Be sure to take a look at all of our wonderful online resources as well:

• Solar Pool Heater- save by using the sun to heat your pool!
• Solar Water Heater NEW! – save by using the power of the sun to heat your water!
• Solar Electric Photovoltaic System – save by powering your home with solar energy!
• Solar Lights – save by using natural light for your home!
• Solar Attic Fan – save by using the sun to remove heat from your home!
• Solar Pool Pump – save by using the sun to power your pool pump!
• Pool Automation – save by automating your chlorination, pump timing and heating!
• Solar Water Pump – save by not having to bring in costly utility lines!
• Hybrid Solar Air Conditioning NEW! – save between 30-50% on your air conditioning!
• Solar Breeze Pool Skimmer – save time and money with an automated pool skimmer!
• Home Energy Monitoring NEW! – monitor your energy use and find ways to save!
• Solar2Go NEW! – mobile solar power – trailer mounted solar generator!

We service the following areas in Southwest Florida -  Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Bonita Springs, or Hendry or Glades Counties.

We also service all brands of solar equipment! Find out what solar equipment services we perform here.

Learn More about cost-efficient solar energy.

Discover how you can improve our environment by using renewable energy for life. Check our Resources page.

Thank you so much, and here’s to a renewable energy world!

-Dan

Once I stepped inside, I knew…

(Photo used with permission from Paul Shahriari – www.FLGreenHouse.com)

…I’d found the most beautiful kitchen in the world!

It was absolutely break taking – aside from its very functional design – the fact that it was flooded with natural daylight really took it over the top!

Some light entered the room through windows on the north and south sides of the house, too.

But most of the light was provided by two tubular skylights centered in the ceiling.  The combination created a very enjoyable feeling…  I just wanted to stand there and breathe in the natural light.

Paul’s Florida High Performance Green House is located right here in Cape Coral, Florida, and he shares ALL of the details of this unique learning opportunity, including:

• the cost/benefit of green building,
• exactly what green elements are used in this project,
• real-life data of energy consumption (this is amazing!), and so much more!

Be sure to learn more about Paul’s project at: www.FLGreenHouse.com.

How inspiring!

Enjoy,

- Dan

PS – Did you know we have 21 tubular solar skylights that light up our office’s at FafcoSolar?  Come in sometime, and see for yourself, it’s really cool!

EarthPolicy.org recently posted an article about “Offshore Wind, NOT Offshore Oil”…

…and I thought based on our previous posts “Buying Eight Track Tapes in an iPad World”, this would be a great follow-up for you to read.

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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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