September 02, 2008

Solar Water Heating Recommended for Aging-Friendly Housing

Retirement age homeowners demand energy efficiency to control rising utility cost, and solar water heating recommended.

Aging-Friendly homes need to be designed for the circumstances facing many older adults, including affordability, low maintenance and energy efficiency.

Construction details and technology recommended as the easiest and best investments to improve energy efficiency in new construction and renovation projects include: Energy Star appliances, improved attic insulation, compact flourescent lighting, low flow faucets and showerheads, reducing air leakage, and SOLAR WATER Heaters.

The Velux Solar Water Heater is a pre-packaged system engineered for easy application to both remodeled and new homes. Contact us to learn how you can benefit.


	Low Energy Housing for Aging Boomers, article by Richard and Yoko Crume, Solar Today Magazine
	Recommendations for aging-friendly housing energy efficency including solar water heating
	http://www.solartoday.org

Topic Tags: Age-in-place, Aging Friendly Homes, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Low Energy Housing, Renewable Solar Energy, Solar Water Heating, Velux Solar Water Heaters

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