Monthly Archives: January 2009

Solar Thermal vs. Ground Source Heat Pumps

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Performance Energy

We recently had a request to address the differences between ground source heat pumps, and solar themal heating. My first reaction is that the comparison is an apples to oranges comparison, or maybe apples to walnuts. Ground source heat pumps … Continue reading →

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Solar Thermal Tax Credit Caps

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Performance Energy

A couple of posts ago I wrote that the rebate caps on residential solar had been lifted starting in 2009. The information came from what is usually a reliable source, but as it was there was some confusion about the … Continue reading →

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No More Question Marks

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Performance Energy

Hallelujah! Dan finally announced today that he’s found a source for the unions he needs for fitting pipes – which ends a months-long quest to find supply sources for the various parts needed to install solar water heating systems on … Continue reading →

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