Excerpt from: Velux Solar Water Heating Systems
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| March 12, 2010 | | When many people think of solar, they think of PV or electric usage, however heating water is another less expensive solar choice | The link below has the following paragraph in it describing solar thermal and the need for harvesting thermal solar energy, specifically in Colorado.
When most people think of solar energy, they imagine using it to generate electricity, and that's where a lot of buzz and venture-capital investment dollars currently go. But in the average home, harnessing the sun's free energy for daily hot-water needs can be a more practical and affordable bet. Water heating is the third-largest energy expense in most households, after space heating and air conditioning, according to the Energy Department. This year, Hawaii began mandating solar water heaters in most new homes, and cold-weather locales such as New York and Colorado are among the state leaders in installations. | | |
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