Going Green

Here are all of the articles about going green.

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  Thin Film Solar Modules

  Going green? Roger Bacon, owner of RGB Home Repair and Renovation in Santa Barbara, California explains a bit about different times of home solar panel systems, so you determine which is right for you to save energy and not break the bank.
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  Advantages of Heating a Home With Solar Energy

  The first solar powered engine was developed in 1861, but the cost made it unprofitable to produce, so solar power is nothing new. However, it was not until 1953 and a discovery made by Bell Laboratories that solar energy was considered to be an energy source for the future.
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  Energy-Efficient Appliances and Tax Deduction

  The purchase and use of energy-efficient appliances will garner tax rebates of up to 30 percent of the appliance cost. Federal tax rebates for such appliances are available to both homeowners and renters alike.
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  Tax Deductible Energy Home Improvements

  Many home improvements that improve the energy efficiency of a residential house qualify for tax deductions. Often, the improvements will be Energy Star-certified. Although a number of these residential improvement credits were originally set to expire in 2009, they were extended through at least 2010.
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  How Is Solar Energy Used in Homes?

  Solar energy has been used for a number of decades but was not considered very efficient during its infant stages. However, technological advances have made today's solar energy comparable to traditional power sources.
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  How to Convert Your Home to Solar Energy

  Converting your home to solar energy is a good way to save money and help the environment. A complete solar conversion will involve two types of solar power. One collects the heat and converts it for hot water use.