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Solar HeatingDepending on where you live, the addition of a solar heating system can yield a net
increase in the value of your property. Here you will learn how to select an affordable solar home heating system for your
home. Most homes are dependent upon nonrenewable energy resources such as natural gas, heating oil, or propane. Those who depend upon wood or wood products such as wood pellets to heat their homes often find that even this resource can be difficult or expensive in some areas to obtain. If you happen to use electricity to directly heat your home, you may know of instances when this heating option is less than optimal (such as during outages in the winter). Although a complete change-over from one of these heating options to solar may not be feasible for most homes, there are certainly some ways solar energy can be incorporated into your total home heating plan. Heating and cooling account for nearly 60% of the total energy usage in the average household. This figure does not include other devices in the home that use energy, such as the water heater, clothes dryer, and television. Tips for Choosing the Right Heating System for Your HomeWhen selecting a new solar energy heating system, there are some things you should keep in mind:
Learn More About Solar Home HeatingThese are additional articles on our site about solar home heating that you may find helpful! Passive Solar Heater SystemBetween active and passive solar heater systems, the easiest (and most economical) tends to be passive solar system. The simplest form of passive solar home heating, and most common, is known as direct gain solar heating. Solar Pool HeaterA solar pool heater will utilize energy from the sun to warm swimming pools in a cost efficient and environmentally friendly way. Learn how to maximize the savings of your solar pool heating system. Solar Water HeaterSolar water heaters are designed to be more economical than traditional ways of heating water. Because they don't use power sources, they are also ecologically friendly. Solar Air ConditioningMany solar air conditioning units are not that much different than the electrically powered air conditioner as far as the internal elements. However, the very real difference is that once your solar air conditioner unit is installed, the power required to cool your home is absolutely free! Related Resources
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Get free access to our Affordable Solar Energy Library Related Articles: Solar Heating Most homes are dependent upon nonrenewable energy resources such as natural gas, heating oil, or propane. Heating and cooling account for nearly 60% of the total energy usage in the average household. Learn more about how solar heating can help you to save money and live more sustainably. Passive Solar Heating Between active and passive solar heating system, the easiest (and most economical) tends to be passive solar heating system. The simplest form of passive solar heating, and most common, is known as direct gain solar heating. Solar Pool Heater A solar pool heater will utilize energy from the sun to warm swimming pools in a cost efficient and environmentally friendly way. Learn how to maximize the savings of your solar pool heating system. Solar Water Heater Solar water heaters are designed to be more economical than traditional ways of heating water; because they don't use power sources, they are also ecologically friendly. Solar Collectors Solar collectors are devices such as mirrors, solar dishes or even inflatable balloons that collect the energy of the sun and concentrate it so that the energy can be used for heating purposes. Solar Air Conditioning Many solar air conditioning units are not that much different than the electrically powered air conditioner as far as the internal elements. However, the very real difference is that once your solar air conditioner unit is installed, the power required to cool your home is absolutely free! Solar Air Conditioners A solar air conditioner can make a huge difference for homeowners looking to utilize the sun's energy to cool their homes during the hottest months of the year.
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