Solar Pool Heating provides you and your family with a cost-effective and environmentally conscious way to keep your pool warm and inviting even during the winter months.  In Florida, Solar pool heaters can actually extend your Swimming Season with warm relaxing water, all year round! A Pool is a big investment; you deserve to get [...]

Solar Pool Heating provides you and your family with a cost-effective and environmentally conscious way to keep your pool warm and inviting even during the winter months.  In Florida, Solar pool heaters can actually extend your Swimming Season with warm relaxing water, all year round! A Pool is a big investment; you deserve to get the most out of it. With a Solar Pool heater you can enjoy your investment all year, with the free energy provided by the Florida Sun. After all, this is the Sunshine state!

Why should you consider having a Wind Mitigation? Are you paying too much for insurance? In Florida, reducing insurance cost is as simple as working with a qualified inspector, to rectify and improve your rating. How much will you save? The dollar value of the discounts depends on three primary factors: The number of wind [...]

Why should you consider having a Wind Mitigation?

Are you paying too much for insurance? In Florida, reducing insurance cost is as simple as working with a qualified inspector, to rectify and improve your rating. How much will you save? The dollar value of the discounts depends on three primary factors: The number of wind resistive construction features present on your home - Some individual features may qualify for 10% discount and others only a few percent. The more wind resistive features you have, the higher total discount will be. The discounts can be as high as 30% or more of the wind portion of the insurance premium. (The portion of your premium that is for wind losses is provided on your policy declaration page). The location of your home - Wind insurance rates vary by location within the state. If your wind insurance rates are high, then the percentage discounts will result in more dollars for a house in a high rate area versus the same house in a lower rate area. The value of your home - Discounts are calculated as a percentage of the wind premium for your specific home. High value homes have higher premiums, hence, the dollar value of the discounts will increase as the value of the home increases.

Energy efficient homes are a major contributor to reducing your energy costs and effects of global warming. Whether you want to build a new home or must adapt your existing home, there are steps you can take towards energy savings of around 40% or more. Learning about energy efficient homes is a must if you [...]

Energy efficient homes are a major contributor to reducing your energy costs and effects of global warming. Whether you want to build a new home or must adapt your existing home, there are steps you can take towards energy savings of around 40% or more. Learning about energy efficient homes is a must if you and your family are to live through the energy crisis that is just beginning. Make the most of the energy you use

Lets look at a few considerations to build solar energy systems first.

Determine whether you want to install a solar hot water system or one to generate electricity, or both. Florida is the perfect geographic orientation. Solar panels should be orientated to receive the maximum amount of daily and seasonal sunlight. Your roof orientation, does your house got a roof facing the sun most of the day? Most solar panels perform very well in cloudy conditions too. Look at your and your neighbor’s landscaping and surrounding buildings that might shade the panels. What is the tilt of your roof? The optimal angle is equal to your latitude, although most panels are fixed to whatever angle the roof is tilting without impacting performance. What amount of electricity do you need to power your load? The easiest way to determine your household’s use is to look at your electricity bills. It’s best to use an average of a full year. Keep in mind that additional balance-of-system equipment will be required to transfer the generated electricity to the appliances in your house. Always use a qualified professional to connect the electric components.