American journalist and bestselling author Tom Brokaw, on the road promoting his new book, The Time of Our Lives, believes that how we handle climate change is up to the individual–and the next generation of Americans. When asked specifically about climate change during a Q&A session earlier...

Facebook will soon join Google in its support of solar energy by installing a large solar array on the roof of its Menlo Park, CA headquarters.  The Facebook system will take advantage of new solar technology for both electricity, heat and hot water generation. The system will provide hot water...

It’s a shame when someone who truly wants a solar water heater for their home is scared off by complex payback period calculations and Return On Investment (ROI) data sheets.  Solar hot water does not need to be this complex. You don’t need to be a math whiz or have a degree in finance or engineering...

Solar water heaters are the most cost friendly way to make the switch from dirty fossil fuel to clean, renewable solar power. PLUS they save you a ton of money. We are growing community dedicated to spreading the word about solar hot water and other renewable energy innovations. Support our community...

Here is a very simple overview of how flat plate, solar hot water panels work. If you have other questions just leave a comment below. These days most flat plate solar hot water panels have a very sleek, low profile design that looks like skylights when installed on your roof. Most solar installations...