Make your Home Green

Has anyone on Long Island had a Solar Hot Water System installed?

I appreciate you taking the time to answer this question as I am very interested in the idea. If you have the time can you tell me details, such as;
What town was it installed in?
Where there tax credits/incentives?
What was the cost of install and who did it for you?
Are you happy with your purchase/company that installed it?
How much savings do you see a year (oil savings, etc)?
If you moved would it be something you would consider to install in your next home?

Solar Hot Water Systems are not very cost effective, especially so when compared to the lower cost of natural gas hot Water Heaters. So the cost effectiveness numbers really don’t pencil out as a good proposition.
In fact many of these systems become inoperable, and in need of repair, and many of them just get abandoned in place, or removed because they are an eyesore and/ or have lost effectiveness.

Modern Solar Hot Water

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Green Hawai’i: A Guide to a Sustainable and Energy Efficient Home $13.99 Green Hawai’i: A Guide to a Sustainable and Energy Efficient Home is an easy-to-use reference that explores many of the ways anyone in Hawai’i can make their home a more energy-efficient and sustainable place to live. Packed with facts and figures, personal anecdotes, and suggestions from authorities in the field, this book is a valuable tool whether you want to install a solar hot-water heating system, plant a tree to shade and cool your home, or get a community recycling bin at your local school. Organized into three sections, this book explores the latest in energy-efficient technology and design for the home; water-saving and sustainable practices in the yard; and opportunities to go beyond the lanai and continue pursuing smart community building through recycling and volunteering. With our tropical climate and abundant natural resources – steady trade winds, unlimited sunshine and copious rainfall – Hawai’i has the opportunity to set the bar and lead by example, embracing sustainable practices that show our care and respect for the land and to preserve its beauty for generations to come. Making your home a “greener” home is the first step. About the Author Kevin J. Whitton is the managing editor for FreeSurf Magazine on the North Shore of O’ahu and a contributing writer to regional, national and international publications. An avid naturalist and botanical hobbyist, he is also the author of Rain, Beans and Rice: The Memoirs of Life in a Costa Rican Rain Forest, an adventure travel memoir based on his three-month experience as a trail guide in a private rain forest reserve.

Home Owner’s Handbook of Solar Water Heating Systems: How to Build or Buy Systems to Heat Your Water, Your Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa $0.99 Used

Hot Water from the Sun: A Consumer Guide to Solar Water Heating $0.99 Used – This guide has been written by experts in the field to provide you, a consumer, with information about the use of solar energy to heat the water you use in your home. It is no secret that energy costs have been rising rapidly in the past several years, and that conventional sources of energy are in short supply. As more and more people feel the impact of the rising cost and limited availability of some types of energy, increasing attention is being given to the energy available in sunligh

Hot Water from the Sun: A Consumer Guide to Solar Water Heating $26.43 New – This guide has been written by experts in the field to provide you, a consumer, with information about the use of solar energy to heat the water you use in your home. It is no secret that energy costs have been rising rapidly in the past several years, and that conventional sources of energy are in short supply. As more and more people feel the impact of the rising cost and limited availability of some types of energy, increasing attention is being given to the energy available in sunlight

Practical solar hot water : a home owner’s guide $5.66 Used

Solar Heating And Cooling Of Residential Buildings $65 This manual was prepared primarily for use in conducting a practical training course on the design of solar heating and cooling of residential buildings. The text is directed toward sizing, installation, operation, and maintenance of solar systems for space heating and hot water supply, and solar cooling is treated only briefly.The solar systems described in this manual are primarily for residential applications and one- and two-story office-type buildings.This manual was developed by the staff of the Solar Energy Applications Laboratory and vocational education specialists at Colorado State University in cooperation with the NAHB Research Foundation. A national advisory committee selected from various sectors of the home-building industry, university sources, private practice, and government, was established to provide advice and general guidance.

Solar House: A Guide for the Solar Designer $52.88 New – Covering the full life span of the project, from siting issues through specific design features to maintenance of the property and equipment, this is a comprehensive guide to designing, planning and building a solar house. The author uses his experience of living in a solar house to inform the reader of the technology and practices needed for the design, operation and maintenance of the solar home. Each of the technologies of the house, such as space heating and cooling, domestic hot water

The Green Self-Build Book: How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-Home $24.99 New – Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, a straw bale home, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house, you need to know the essential elements of the process. In “The Green Self-Build Book,” Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques for non-professionals. “The Green Self-Build Book” gives inspiration and information to guide you through the green building process. It is intended for anyone who is planni

The Green Self-Build Book: How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-Home $19.83 Used – Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, a straw bale home, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house, you need to know the essential elements of the process. In “The Green Self-Build Book,” Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques for non-professionals. “The Green Self-Build Book” gives inspiration and information to guide you through the green building process. It is intended for anyone who is plann

The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence Through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower $23.9 New – The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and efforts to tap into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources to heat and cool homes, to provide hot water and electricity, and even to cook. These measures

The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence Through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower $6.5 Used – The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and efforts to tap into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources to heat and cool homes, to provide hot water and electricity, and even to cook. These measure

The Rewards Of Making Energy-Efficient Choices $8.73 Over the next twenty years, practicality and efficiency will be two of the biggest components of how we define energy sources, and we will need to fully understand our individual pivotal role in this transformation. David Nelmes makes the process virtually effortless with his groundbreaking work, The Rewards of Making Energy-Efficient Choices.Drawing on his vast experience as a home energy inspector specializing in heating and air conditioning, electrical wiring, and interiors and insulation, Nelmes is fully qualified to show you how to live a greener and more efficient life without sacrificing the normal comforts of home. Nelmes offers firsthand insight on how energy conservation, along with the use of solar, wind, and fuel cell technology, will help us all steer away from using foreign fossil fuels.With a straightforward and easy-to-understand style, Nelmes gives you specific advice on how to convert your home and your car to become more environmentally friendly, affordable, and resourceful. Accompanied by illustrations, charts, helpful photographs, and numerous Web site references, Nelmes covers topics such as Energy efficiency and conservation Best methods for heating and cooling Efficient hot water creation Renewable solar and wind energy Domestic power for your vehicle In addition to reducing your impact on the air, water, and soil, The Rewards of Making Energy-Efficient Choices will help you go green by spending a little green today and saving a lot of green tomorrow!

The Rewards Of Making Energy-Efficient Choices $16.19 Over the next twenty years, practicality and efficiency will be two of the biggest components of how we define energy sources, and we will need to fully understand our individual pivotal role in this transformation. David Nelmes makes the process virtually effortless with his groundbreaking work, The Rewards of Making Energy-Efficient Choices.Drawing on his vast experience as a home energy inspector specializing in heating and air conditioning, electrical wiring, and interiors and insulation, Nelmes is fully qualified to show you how to live a greener and more efficient life without sacrificing the normal comforts of home. Nelmes offers firsthand insight on how energy conservation, along with the use of solar, wind, and fuel cell technology, will help us all steer away from using foreign fossil fuels.With a straightforward and easy-to-understand style, Nelmes gives you specific advice on how to convert your home and your car to become more environmentally friendly, affordable, and resourceful. Accompanied by illustrations, charts, helpful photographs, and numerous Web site references, Nelmes covers topics such as Energy efficiency and conservation Best methods for heating and cooling Efficient hot water creation Renewable solar and wind energy Domestic power for your vehicle In addition to reducing your impact on the air, water, and soil, The Rewards of Making Energy-Efficient Choices will help you go green by spending a little green today and saving a lot of green tomorrow!