Ra.Solar

FUN FACT FRIDAY! Most water heaters only require a setting of 120 degrees. Lowering the setting of your water heater thermostat can save approximately 3 to 5 percent in energy costs.

"In yet another record-breaking year, the solar industry in the United States installed 7,286 megawatts of solar PV in 2015. "

" Rwanda has a goal of bringing electricity to 70 percent of households by 2018.."

FUN FACT FRIDAY! Most water heaters only require a setting of 120 degrees. Lowering the setting of your water heater thermostat can save approximately 3 to 5 percent in energy costs.

"#23: Think SOLAR People are so serious about solar energy these days that the US government now offers tax credits to homeowners who install some panels to supplement their energy expenditure...."

FUN FACT FRIDAY! Solar thermal power creates electricity by heating water into steam. This heat can be used to warm the air in your home or the water for your morning shower.

The solar industry provided more than 200,000 jobs in 2015, a 20 percent increase from the previous year.

Benefits of going solar!

Sonoma Clean Power recently announced it is building the United States largest floating solar farm. The 13.4 mW power station will be built on top of a waste water treatment plant and will provide enough energy to power approximately 3000 homes.

San Jose ranked #3 in the country for most solar installations by Forbes magazine.

Daly City homeowner goes solar with a 5.5 kW American made system.

California State Senate passed a package of 12 bills aimed at advancing California's efforts against climate change. A key part of the legislation sets targets of 50% renewables by 2030, a 50% reduction in oil consumption, and a 50% increase in building energy efficiency.