This can include the use of VELUX Skylights or VELUX Sun Tunnels not only to reduce the amount of electricity used during the day, but also to increase the quality and quantity of light in the spaces you use most throughout the day. Additionally, there are proven health and mood benefits associated with getting enough sunlight. Installing photovoltaic [PV] modules can be a great way to reduce the amount of electricity you purchase from the electric utility. From small to large, a solar electric system will reduce your consumption of fossil fuels and lower your utility bill.
Our goal at Dogwood Solar is to enlighten and educate homeowners and business owners on the value of solar energy options and sustainable choices for today and tomorrow. Our mission starts with education. If we develop a mutually beneficial relationship resulting in utility savings, expansion of our network of sustainable advocates, and a measurable improvement of our individual impact on the environment, then we have completed our mission not only for our generation but also for those who will follow.
As a professional Solar Contractor, Dogwood Solar requires knowledge, skill, and experience with many different building trades and technologies. Not only do we have to be great at integrating solar, we also have to be sure that your roof, plumbing, and electric systems are safe, meet or exceed code and are designed to fit your needs for years to come. We accomplish this by using great people who are constantly staying in touch with new technology through continuing education. I have owned a commercial HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) supply company for more than a decade.
Butch wanted an inexpensive way to heat his pool thereby extending pool season in Missouri. A solar water pool heater is less expensive to operate than conventional pool heaters. The temperature can be automatically set keeping your pool at a steady, comfortable temperature. Using the existing pool pump and equipment is another way this is cost effective and it does not use any additional energy. There are no additional moving parts added to the pool system. Butch's garage housed his existing pool equipment so a rooftop mount was optimal and located near his pool.
If we were all to take cold showers and baths, wash our dishes with cold water, and do laundry with cold water, it would be better for the environment and we'd spend less on our utilities. But let's be realistic; a hot shower feels pretty good. It feels even better with solar hot water. We can use the sun's energy to reduce our need for fossil fuels and reduce our utility bills. Solar water heating is one of the most efficient ways to utilize the sun's energy. Solar water heaters need little space on your roof and offset the majority of your water heating costs.
A study from VELUX America shows an energy cost savings of nearly $130 annually from a simple replacement process that can be accomplished quickly and easily. There is less noise, no leaking or drafts, and it's a better-looking product both inside and out. Also, flat-glass skylights offer a clear view, have aesthetic advantages, and provide tremendous endurance to withstand extreme weather, says Patrick. Quality models feature a double layer of Low-E coating to provide additional thermal performance, preventing heat gain in the summer months and heat loss during the winter, thereby reducing cooling and heating bills.*