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Solar Power: Solar Energy Building Guides & Resources
Even homes in northern climates can tap into clean, free power from the sun. These resources include solar home building guides, solar power installation resources, photos of solar homes, and ways any home can capitalize on passive solar.
A Solar-Powered Victorian
Installing solar power at a historic Victorian inn posed many challenges and many benefits. See the affordable solar energy solutions at Spring Lake Inn in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
Solar Dacathlon Houses 2009
See pictures of amazing energy-efficient solar homes designed for the 2009 Solar Dacathlon.
Solar Decathlon Homes 2007
College students from around the world designed these remarkable solar homes for the 2007 "Solar Decathlon" sponsored by the US Department of Energy. See photos.
How Solar Energy Works
Your Guide to Inventors explains how photovoltaic systems convert light energy into electricity, and tells about the invention of photovoltaics.
American Solar Energy Society
The Solar Energy Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. Learn about renewable energy and find out how to get started in solar.
Energy Foundation
The Energy Foundation is an organization of donors who offer grants to help institutions install renewable energy systems, mainly in the United States and China.
Energy Tax Credits and Incentives
Search the Database of State Incentives to find information about tax credits and other federal, state, local, and utility incentives that promote renewable energy.
Green Schools Guidelines
From Antioch New England Institute, the Green School Guidelines offer resources and guidance to promote teaching about environmental issues.
Solar Building Guides
Do-it-yourselfers will find books, articles, and software to help design and build passive solar homes.
Solar Electric Power Association
The Solar Electric Power Association is a nonprofit organization that helps utility companies, service providers, and customers install solar power systems.