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Feb 05 2012

U.S. Sunlight Corp Solar Attic Fans With the Solar Controller are the First Solar Attic Fans to Receive a HERS Rating (Home Energy Rating System)

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Incline Village, Nevada (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 HERS indexes, known as the Home Energy Rating System, is the new meter for gauging a homes energy efficiency. Solar Attic Fans from U.S. Sunlight Corp have been declared as one of the top 10 energy efficient home improvements. Home Energy Rating System HERS indexes have been developed to effectively compare the energy efficiency of different homes. A certified RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) auditor is able to quantify a homes energy efficiency on pre-existing homes or on pre-construction plans of a new home. As a guide: a HERS index of 0 is a carbon neutral home, a HERS index of 85 is an Energy Star rated home, a HERS index of 100 is a standard new home and a HERS index of 130 is the average pre-existing home. The Department of Energy incorporates the value of HERS indexes as a factor to apply federal tax credits as well as a guide for their Building America program. Additionally, many homeowners are looking to energy efficient home improvements as a method to go green and lower their carbon footprint or to simply save money on energy costs. As a reward, homeowners who choose to purchase an energy efficient home or make energy efficient home improvements can potentially qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM). In order for a homeowner to qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage, the home must be audited by a certified RESNET rater. The Solar Attic Fan from U.S. Sunlight Corp. is the first solar powered attic fan to receive a HERS index rating. By installing the Solar Attic Fan, a homes HERS index can improve by up to 4 points, frequently equivalent to a 4% reduction in the homes energy consumption. In comparison to many of the top HERS index reducing products, the U.S. Sunlight Solar Attic Fan is one of the top 10 energy efficient products for the price. For more information on the Solar Controller, Solar Attic Fans and HERS index ratings, visit U.S. Sunlight Corp at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida February 8-11 at Booth #W370. Robert Buckley, President of US Sunlight Corp We are excited about the approval of our solar attic fans and Solar Controller to the HERS index as developed by RESNET. With the HERS index, builders and homeowners are able to make an educated decision to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Additionally, the Solar Attic Fan qualifies for a 30% federal tax credit making it a cost effective green solution for all new construction and remodeling projects. Best Sustainable Product The editors at BUILDERnews, a 15 year old publication, declared the Solar Attic Fan and Solar Controller the Best Sustainable Products of 2011. Best of Show With over 100,000 products in the 2011 National Hardware Show, our Solar Attic Fan and Solar Controller caught the attention of retailers, media, and trade professionals, and won the Best of Show awards. About U.S. Sunlight Corporation U.S. Sunlight Corporation designs and manufactures cutting edge solar products. For more details, visit us at http://www.ussunlight.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. ### More Residential Solar Press Releases


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Jan 04 2012

Small home solar panels

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greenhomemadepower.com Click the link to get the awesome guide that will let you build your own small solar panels.


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Dec 28 2011

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for your Home, 2E

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for your Home, 2E The perfect source for solar power—fully illustrated. Solar Power (photovoltaics) is now a one-billion-dollar industry, and it’s poised to grow rapidly in the near future as more pressure is placed on limited fossil fuel resources and as advances in solar technology drive down the costs of residential solar systems. This book helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, explore whether solar power makes sense for them, what their options are List Price: $ 19.95 Price:


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Dec 28 2011

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for your Home, 2E

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for your Home, 2E The perfect source for solar power—fully illustrated. Solar Power (photovoltaics) is now a one-billion-dollar industry, and it’s poised to grow rapidly in the near future as more pressure is placed on limited fossil fuel resources and as advances in solar technology drive down the costs of residential solar systems. This book helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, explore whether solar power makes sense for them, what their options are List Price: $ 19.95 Price: Find More Solar Power Products


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Dec 16 2011

DIY Solar Projects: How to Put the Sun to Work in Your Home

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DIY Solar Projects: How to Put the Sun to Work in Your Home Advances in solar technology have made many DIY-friendly products available to consumers, several of which will be hitting the market for the first time in 2011. These include solar water heaters, solar battery charging stations, solar powered lights, photovoltaic shingles that provide supplementary electricity, solar heat pumps, and solar panel kits that generate primary home electrical service. Among the step-by-step projects is a solar water heating system you can build and install yourself f List Price: $ 21.99 Price: G24 Solar Innovations Power Curve Portable Charger with Assorted Fittings (OD Green) The Power Curve Comes Standard With An Assortment Of Adapters For Products From Cell Phones And Ipods, To Digital Cameras, Game Players, And Gps Systems (includes a female usb for additional applications) Charge with USB for intitial charge and maintain with Solar power Quality Water Resistant screen and high temp capable battery 1200MAH The Power Curve Solar Charger Has A Rugged, Durable, Waterproof Casing That Can Attach To Any Outdoor Gear This Device Works In Various Light Conditions, Be It Direct Or Indirect Sunlight, Charging Its Internal Battery So You Have Power When You Need It G24 Power Curve is designed to be an easy to use multi purpose solar charger. The product is designed to function well in the sun and also be pre-charged with a supplied USB connection. The Power Curve comes with many fittings and a Female USB so it is complete solar charging package. List Price: $ 49.99 Price:


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Dec 13 2011

TALON2 2KW Home Wind Turbine System Grid-Tied

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TALON2 2KW Home Wind Turbine System Grid-Tied Start up at 4.5mph, kick in at 8.5mph, rated at 20mph and safe wind speed 112mph. Peak power 2.4kw. Reinforced fiber glass blades. Rotor diameter 13 feet. Applicable for grid-tied applications. Reduce your electricity bill in half or eliminate your electricity bill. CE and UL listed and ISO 9001 certified. 5 Year Warranty This generator produces 2kw at 20 mph wind speed with a maxium output of 2.4 kw at 25 mph. The generated power is feed back to the grid for net metering or get payback by power company. Based on the actual installation, this powerful wind turbine can significantly reduce your carbon trace by cutting or eliminating your electricity bill. This solution is applicable for homes, cabines, or small business which want to promote green awareness around your communities. The equipments in this listing List Price: $ 13,232.46 Price:


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Dec 07 2011

How to Solar Power Your Home Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back-To-Basics Conserving)

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How to Solar Power Your Home Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back-To-Basics Conserving) Now more than ever, the question of economic and environmentally friendly energy sources has become a hot topic in almost every American home. With that in mind, more and more people are turning to alternatives such as solar power as a means of saving money and reducing their imprint on the environment. This nearly carbon neutral method comes with hefty tax rebates from the federal government and in states like California and New Jersey massive rebates from the state. More states are considering List Price: $ 24.95 Price:


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Dec 01 2011

Home Solar Power Kits

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www.solarpanelsquick.com – There are some differences between solar power kits and solar panel kits. Some companies like to try to say that they have solar power kits, but in some cases, these are just kits to help you build solar panels. A complete kit should have all the components needed to install and utilize solar power. This means the panels, the battery back up and storage. It also needs to have all the voltage regulators, surge protection, inverters to change low voltage energy to high voltage electricity, and all the wiring and hardware. Complete solar power kits may be a little more expensive, but it is worth this extra money. This is because of trying to search around online for all of these components, which can take some time, everything is provided. This doesn’t mean you can’t still utilize a panel kit, but at the very least it needs to include the panels and basic wiring components. It should also include a list of available providers for these other parts. Many people use the power of the internet to buy solar power kits. This is a great way to find what you are looking for, because there are many different DIY websites out there. The biggest problems with some of these is that they don’t provide all the information you need, and can charge outrageous prices. After reviewing a number of different websites, one of the most complete sites available it earth4energy.com. Even if you don’t use this site, it is a good idea to check it out to see what kind of … Video Rating: 5 / 5 Sharp Solar’s Steve Meredith gives details on the design innovations that makes the new SunSnap residential PV system perfect for home owners wishing to invest in solar technologies.


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Nov 24 2011

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))

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Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden)) The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America—now in an updated editionWant to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you!This new edition gives you hands-on tips and techniques for making your home mo List Price: $ 19.99 Price:


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Nov 19 2011

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition ISBN13: 9781615640010 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! All the power you need is already there. This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what’s involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems. •Solar power is a billion industry, and it’s poised to grow to billion by 2014 •By 2011, the United States will surpass Germany as the largest market for solar power products List Price: $ 19.95 Price: More Solar Power Products


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