Renewable Energy- Page 14 of 18
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Updated Encyclopedia Page on Photovoltaic Systems
Since the price of solar electric panels is dropping sharply, it was time to update the GBA Encyclopedia
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Photovoltaics, Part 1: Shedding Light on the Basics
The Green Architects explain how to size a PV array and how to calculate your expected savings
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Is a Ground-Source Heat Pump a Renewable Energy System?
Grouping ground-source heat pumps with solar water heaters and photovoltaic systems for tax credits has led to confusion
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A New Net-Zero Community
Two builders team up for subdivision in southern Maine that will feature net-zero-ready houses at moderate prices
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Getting Off Fossil Fuels
Eliminating our use of fossil fuels is an admirable goal; how do we do that?
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An Affordable Passivhaus Comes to Pittsburgh
A single-family three-bedroom Passivhaus project in the southwest part of the city is under construction
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Solar Thermal is Dead
It’s now cheaper to use a photovoltaic system to heat domestic hot water
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German Innovation in Solar Water Heating
Wagner Solar’s new drainback solar hot water system includes some great innovations that improve performance and speed installation
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An Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
Solar electric panels are getting cheaper every year
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Encouraging Progress on Carbon Reduction
A collaborative effort by builders and designers to increase energy efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions is producing positive results
