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Showing posts with label green design. Show all posts
The latest and greatest in Florida green energy by Wayne's Solar
Happy 35th Birthday to us! Since 1983, Wayne's Solar has served the Central Florida region with the best solar energy solutions. Sun powered is the way to go in the Sunshine State.
We were recently chosen by the Volusia Solar Co-op as their exclusive solar provider for over 100 members.
We are now offering backup batteries: Ask us about having a Sonnen Backup Battery installed along with your solar PV power system.
"I had my solar tube skylight put in just weeks before hurricane Irma. I was pretty nervous about what might happen. Nothing...absolutely nothing. No leaks, no cracks, no damage! The guys from Wayne’s Solar told me their tubes could withstand a hurricane...and mine did! Wonderful customer service and they really make sure your house is clean before leaving. Have recommended them to other neighbors who are just as pleased!" - Mrs. Galloway
"These guys are awesome. They put in a solar pool heater for me last year. This year I had a roof leak that I thought was due to the panels on the roof. It actually ended up being caused by some nail pops from the shingles. Not only did they fix the area for me, but they went around the roof and fixed some other areas that had some potential issues. Awesome service, awesome company." - Mr. Perry
"Five ago I had Wayne's Solar install panels for my pool, a solar attic fan and a solar hot water heater. I have REDUCED my electric bill by OVER 50%. My total cost was recouped in the first 18 months." - Mr. Crouch
By the way, have you driven by any of FPL's amazing solar farms yet? At this point, the solar energy sector employs more people than oil and gas. Solar is the way to go and our company provides solar energy solutions from Jacksonville to Port Orange and as far as Putnam and Clay Counties, Florida.
Get Rewarded for Solar Water Heating in Florida
You can still get the 30 percent tax credit on your federal return when you install a solar powered water heater in Florida. Beaches Energy, JEA, and Clay Electric utility customers are also eligible for rebates. Going solar pays off!
Utilizing incentives to install solar hot water systems is the smart way to upgrade your home's green design. The consultants at Wayne's Solar will run the numbers for you and explain how going solar pays off quickly for homeowners and commercial property investors.
Did you know that one third of your electric bill is water heating costs? That adds up, especially for facilities that use a lot of water such as medical offices. Installing a solar water heater saves money and the environment. Solar panels on Florida homes are beautiful and functional.
Solar hot water heaters work automatically and seamlessly, using the free and clean power of the Florida sun. Our many happy customers confirm drastically reduced electric bills, especially when combined with photovoltaic for solar electric and solar attic fans.
If you have a pool, our solar pool heating and variable speed pool pumps save you even more. Wayne's Solar has been installing technology to harness the energy of the sun in Florida since 1983. Contact us to find out more about rebates, credits, and benefits of solar hot water heaters.
Builders benefit from solar installation options for home buyers
Solar tax credits and other incentives encourage builders to include the options in their custom built homes of energy-efficient photovoltaic solar electric systems, solar pool heating technology, solar hot water heaters, and other green energy design elements.
If you are a builder in the Northeast or Central Florida region, we invite you to contact Wayne's Solar to find out how solar tax rebates and refunds can credit back to your customers, setting you apart from other builders in today's home construction market.
New home buyers who intend to build from the ground up will be thinking long term: this means low utility bills as well as quality appliances and building materials. Builders that are informed on the tax credits and financing of solar are more likely to do business with forward thinking home buyers.
Wayne's Solar, in the solar energy business in Florida since 1983, offers these resources for builders regarding solar tax credits and other incentives:
In-depth explanation of how solar electric works
Resource on incentives for builder solar tax credits
Home builders will also benefit from solar rebates, marketing support, a new range of clients, greater client satisfaction, and best of all the ease of energy code compliance that comes from partnering with a professional, licensed solar installer.
Contact us today or stop by our Ormond Beach, Florida headquarters!
What's the news for Wayne's Solar in 2016?
Look at this handsome group! We got our sales, office, and tech teams together right before the holidays for a photo shoot.
Congress voted to extend the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar for another three years. It will then ramp down incrementally through 2021, and remain at 10 percent permanently beginning in 2022.
JEA utility customers will want to contact Wayne's Solar right away. JEA has added funds for a new rebate extension until March 31, 2016. Rebates that are now active: 16+ SEER HVAC replacement, insulation, and solar.
Check out MORE solar incentives here or contact us at 844-4WAYNES. There are so many ways to save when doing the right thing and going solar. We also have a variety of internet specials.
We will be at the Flagler Home and Lifestyle Show: January 23 & 24, Sat. 9am-4pm & Sun 11am-4pm at Flagler Palm Coast High School. Stop by our booth and get a special discount offer if you say you saw this mention on the Solar Florida blog.
Our sponsored runner, Patrick Schmidt of Hayward Pools, just completed the Disney Goofy Challenge (1/2 marathon and full marathon) this month. Coming up for Patrick are some very exciting races for charity including the Skydive Ultra-Marathon (50 miles) on January 30. He is also running the Sarasota Half Marathon and the Atlanta Marathon in March, and the Keys 100 (relay team) in May.
We have partnered up with Camelbak to develop special edition versions of its water bottles. They are available for purchase at our headquarters today. Both models are BPA free, spill proof, and come with a lifetime warranty!
Patrick Schmidt Continues to Wow on Behalf of Wayne's Solar
Patrick Schmidt, long distance runner extraordinaire, is proudly sponsored by Wayne's Solar. This year he participates in numerous running events, including the recent SkyDive Ultra in Clewiston, Florida on January 31st. Along with jumping out of an airplane, Patrick ran 50 miles that day!
That race finished the month off with 250 miles total run for our amazing athlete. In February, Patrick will take on the Glass Slipper Challenge at Disney in Orlando. Then in March is will be the Sarasota Half Marathon and 100 mile Fort Clinch run. We are blown away!
What else does Patrick do beside astound us with his running accomplishments? He is a district manager of Hayward Pool Products, and Wayne's Solar carries a full line of this esteemed company's pool technology products, including salt chlorination systems for pools.
Find out more about everything Wayne's Solar can do for your home and business. Go Solar, Go Patrick!
Bundle Up and Get Ready for the FPL Solar Rebates
Interested in a New Year's Savings Resolution? To celebrate 2015, you can purchase a complete solar powered water heater along with a solar attic fan/ventilation system at the lowest price of the year. This bundle offer comes at just the right time, as FPL is opening its application process for solar rebates on January 14th.
Call us today to get more details on pricing and incentives and to schedule your appointment for a free estimate to take advantage of our complete solar hot water and solar attic fan systems at bundle pricing. These combined energy efficient installations will make an impact on your utility bill and provide other long term benefits.
Save the date! Beginning January 14th, FPL will offer its solar rebates to those who qualify, but if you are interested you must begin the application process with a licensed solar installer. Do not wait to obtain the needed information from Wayne's Solar as these incentives will go quickly, and there is no guarantee that FPL will offer them again.
Learn more about solar hot water heating systems for Central Florida homes and businesses.
Learn more about solar attic fan ventilation systems for Central Florida homes.
Contact Wayne's Solar to find out more about our New's Years Savings Bundle.
Solar Florida Blog Celebrates Five Years
On November 2, 2009, we made our very first Solar Florida blog post, which means this source of solar business and industry information has been going strong for five years now! With a readership of over 17,000 page views to date, we think this blog has been a success in distributing the facts about green home design and sustainable energy efficiency.
Also interesting have been the most popular blog posts as time has gone by. Here are the top five in five years of publication:
Why choose a salt water pool over traditional chlorine? - With over 3,500 views of this blog post, it is apparent that many people are wondering the answer to this question.
Solar Hot Water Heaters For All Florida Climates - A very basic breakdown of the one solar upgrade you can make to your home that can save you up to a third on electricity.
Passive vs. Active Solar Hot Water Heater Systems - Did you know there were two different ways to heat your water using solar energy? This explains the difference.
The Coolest Green Design Element: Sun Tunnel Skylights - If you have never seen these in action, you will be amazed at the level of light they create.
The Ideology of Solar: An Interview with Wayne Phillips - This recent post is climbing fast on the list of the most popular blog articles.
What else would you like to read about on Solar Florida? Contact us at Wayne's Solar and let us know your questions about solar pool heating, photovoltaic electric systems for your home or business, and more.
Also interesting have been the most popular blog posts as time has gone by. Here are the top five in five years of publication:
Why choose a salt water pool over traditional chlorine? - With over 3,500 views of this blog post, it is apparent that many people are wondering the answer to this question.
Solar Hot Water Heaters For All Florida Climates - A very basic breakdown of the one solar upgrade you can make to your home that can save you up to a third on electricity.
Passive vs. Active Solar Hot Water Heater Systems - Did you know there were two different ways to heat your water using solar energy? This explains the difference.
The Coolest Green Design Element: Sun Tunnel Skylights - If you have never seen these in action, you will be amazed at the level of light they create.
The Ideology of Solar: An Interview with Wayne Phillips - This recent post is climbing fast on the list of the most popular blog articles.
What else would you like to read about on Solar Florida? Contact us at Wayne's Solar and let us know your questions about solar pool heating, photovoltaic electric systems for your home or business, and more.
Patrick Schmidt Keeps Running for Wayne's Solar
Patrick Schmidt, representing Wayne's Solar, participated in the Swamp House Half Marathon in DeBary recently. He also ran a 15K race in Philadelphia on August 24th, coming in at 9th place overall and 1st in his age group. Patrick also ran another challenging half marathon in Massachusetts over the summer.
Coming up, this runner of distinction has a marathon in Atlanta on Oct. 25, a half marathon at Disney's Wine & Dine on Nov. 8th, and the Space Coast marathon on Nov. 30th. He will most likely qualify for the Boston marathon at the Space Coast marathon, and Patrick and Wayne's Solar are especially excited for this!
In addition, Wayne's Solar is partnering with Wells Fargo this month to offer an amazing September Special: 15 Months No Interest Financing! Regular Payments Required. With Approved Credit. Contact us today to apply and start saving today with a solar system or other installation from Wayne's Solar. Available through September 30th, 2014.
Variable Speed Pool Pumps are Game Changers
What burns up the second largest amount of electricity in your home aside from the heating and air conditioning unit? If you have a pool with an old pump, there's your answer. We kid you not: upgrading to a new variable speed pool pump can save you as much as 90 percent of your energy costs on this necessity of owning a pool.
Wayne's Solar features the Hayward EcoStar variable speed pool pump as our chosen product in this category for energy efficiency, available for both new pools and retrofits. As of December 11, 2011, all new pool pumps installed or replaced in Florida need to adhere to certain guidelines so not only are you getting up to code but you are saving yourself a ton of money.
Why install the Hayward EcoStar variable speed pool pump?
It is the most energy efficient pool pump on the market today, Energy Star-rated and backed by one of the best warranties in the industry.
Instead of running continuously like old fashioned single speed pumps, the EcoStar flows at perfectly timed increments customized to that particular pool's needs.
The user interface with its self-contained 24 hour clock is easily accessed and programmable. The device's service mode makes cleaning the pool simple for you or your cleaning company.
Old pumps burn more energy than all other appliances in the home combined (aside from HVAC). You will save money and can be assured your pool use is more environmentally friendly.
You can place the controls in a convenient location, even on a wall for ease of use. Timer and speed functions have many different variations so your pool pump is running optimally.
This highly energy efficient pool pump can be installed by Wayne's Solar along with your solar pool heating system, salt water chlorination, and other pool automation, so your pool is assured the highest level in green technology.
If you live in Clay, Duval, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Seminole, or Volusia Counties, contact Wayne's Solar today to find out more about variable speed pool pumps and to receive your free energy analysis and estimate on solar for your home or business.
Wayne's Solar Anniversary: What happened 30 years ago?
Wayne Phillips began his long, successful career in solar 30 years ago, when very few others were thinking that far ahead. These days solar is one of the most popular topics in regards to green energy with the idea of saving money and the environment. Just to give you an idea of how far back our company goes, here are some major milestones of 1983:
Ronald Reagan was in the third year of his presidency and in 1983 he proposed the Strategic Defense Initiative, nicknamed by the media as "Star Wars".
M*A*S*H, the popular TV series, ended after 11 years and 251 episodes on CBS.
The U.S. Embassy was bombed in Beirut, killing 63 people.
Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.
Unemployment rose in the U.S. to 12 million, the highest figure since 1941.
Vanessa Williams became the first African-American to be crowned Miss America.
Martin Luther King Day became official when President Ronald Reagan signed the bill creating a federal holiday on the third Monday of every January to honor the American civil rights leader.
The Washington Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII.
The Balitmore Orioles took the World Series, winning 4 games to 1 over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The New York Islanders won the Stanley Cup.
Time flies and we look forward to the next Wayne's Solar anniversary! Contact us for your solar power needs in Central and Northeast Florida including Jacksonville, Sanford, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona, Port Orange, and St. Augustine.
Ronald Reagan was in the third year of his presidency and in 1983 he proposed the Strategic Defense Initiative, nicknamed by the media as "Star Wars".
M*A*S*H, the popular TV series, ended after 11 years and 251 episodes on CBS.
The U.S. Embassy was bombed in Beirut, killing 63 people.
Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.
Unemployment rose in the U.S. to 12 million, the highest figure since 1941.
Vanessa Williams became the first African-American to be crowned Miss America.
Martin Luther King Day became official when President Ronald Reagan signed the bill creating a federal holiday on the third Monday of every January to honor the American civil rights leader.
The Washington Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII.
The Balitmore Orioles took the World Series, winning 4 games to 1 over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The New York Islanders won the Stanley Cup.
Time flies and we look forward to the next Wayne's Solar anniversary! Contact us for your solar power needs in Central and Northeast Florida including Jacksonville, Sanford, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona, Port Orange, and St. Augustine.
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30 Years Later: What were things like in 1983?
As of 2013, Wayne's Solar is celebrating 30 years in the solar business! 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a very remarkable year in many ways including Wayne Phillips' idea to begin a solar thermal pool heating business in Central Florida, which has now grown into a thriving solar energy contractor spanning six counties. Read on to find out what else was happening that year...
What did things cost 30 years ago?
What did things cost 30 years ago?
- Interest Rate Year End Federal Reserve: 11.00%
- Average cost of new house: $82,600
- Median price of an existing home: $70,300
- Average income per year: $21,070
- Average monthly rent: $335
- Every Breath You Take - Police
- Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
- Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
- Down Under - Men At Work
- Beat It - Michael Jackson
- Cabbage Patch Dolls
- Swatch Watches
- Microsoft Word
- Cellular Phones (introduced by Motorola)
- The Internet (Arpanet officially switched to the Internet Protocol)
- Space Shuttle Challenger
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
- McDonald's McNugget
- "National Lampoon's Vacation"
- "Return of the Jedi"
- "Terms of Endearment"
- "Risky Business"
- "Flashdance"
- "Mr. Mom"
- "Trading Places"
- "Scarface"
- "The Big Chill"
- "Tootsie"
Celebrating 30 Years in the Solar Florida Business
In 1983, Wayne Phillips began installing solar thermal systems to heat Volusia County, Florida pools and the Wayne's Solar company was born. 30 years later, Wayne's Solar is serving the solar needs of homes and businesses all over a five county area including Jacksonville, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, Daytona, Palm Coast, and St. Augustine. Solar installations provided by Wayne's currently include:
We will be celebrating the past 30 years of solar with related blog posts throughout 2013. Happy Anniversary Wayne's Solar!
- Solar electric systems
- Solar water heaters
- Solar pool heating systems
- Solar pool heat pumps
- Swimming pool salt/chlorine generation systems
- Solar attic fans/garage ventilation systems
- Sun tunnel tubular skylights
- Service and repair for every solar panel on the market
We will be celebrating the past 30 years of solar with related blog posts throughout 2013. Happy Anniversary Wayne's Solar!
Solar Codes and Regulations for Florida
Solar technology installations have their own set of rules in Florida - some for the whole state, others put forth by counties or cities. Wayne's Solar has been in the solar energy industry of Florida since 1983 and our staff is trained in all relevant codes and our company is constantly updating its knowledge of new developments and codes pertaining to solar.
Here is what you need to know about the most important current Florida solar regulations:
Florida law forbids ordinances, deed restrictions, covenants, declarations, or similar binding agreements from prohibiting the use of solar collectors, although certain restrictions may be imposed on homeowners. Community associations are specifically prohibited from preventing the installation of solar collectors on residential rooftops. Florida law also allows easements for the purpose of maintaining exposure of a solar energy system to sunlight. Easements must be created in writing and are subject to being recorded and indexed in the same manner as any other instrument affecting the title to real property. Statutes: Fla. Stat. § 704.07, Fla. Stat. § 163.04, HB 697
Under Florida law, improved real property upon which a renewable energy source device is installed and operated is entitled to an exemption in the amount of the original cost of the device, including the installation cost. The exemption does not include the cost of replacing, removing, or improving existing property in the course of the installation. Renewable energy devices must be installed on or after January 1, 2009, to qualify for the exemption, and the exemption will not be authorized for more than 10 years. Florida Statutes: Fla. Stat. § 196.175, HB 7135
Solar energy systems have been exempt from Florida's sales and use tax since July 1, 1997. The term "solar energy system" means the equipment and requisite hardware that provide and are used for collecting, transferring, converting, storing, or using incidental solar energy for water heating, space heating and cooling, or other applications that would otherwise require the use of a conventional source of energy such as petroleum products, natural gas, manufactured gas, or electricity. In May 2005, the exemption was made permanent when HB 805 (2005) was signed into law.
And remember, if you want to take advantage of all the rebates and credits available as incentives to go solar in various parts of Florida, you are usually required to utilize the services of a licensed solar contractor such as Wayne's Solar, otherwise you are not eligible. When considering solar power it is always advisable to meet with one of our solar consultants first (it's free!) so that we can assist you with your short and long term goals in regards to incentives and energy savings.
Here is what you need to know about the most important current Florida solar regulations:
Florida law forbids ordinances, deed restrictions, covenants, declarations, or similar binding agreements from prohibiting the use of solar collectors, although certain restrictions may be imposed on homeowners. Community associations are specifically prohibited from preventing the installation of solar collectors on residential rooftops. Florida law also allows easements for the purpose of maintaining exposure of a solar energy system to sunlight. Easements must be created in writing and are subject to being recorded and indexed in the same manner as any other instrument affecting the title to real property. Statutes: Fla. Stat. § 704.07, Fla. Stat. § 163.04, HB 697
Under Florida law, improved real property upon which a renewable energy source device is installed and operated is entitled to an exemption in the amount of the original cost of the device, including the installation cost. The exemption does not include the cost of replacing, removing, or improving existing property in the course of the installation. Renewable energy devices must be installed on or after January 1, 2009, to qualify for the exemption, and the exemption will not be authorized for more than 10 years. Florida Statutes: Fla. Stat. § 196.175, HB 7135
Solar energy systems have been exempt from Florida's sales and use tax since July 1, 1997. The term "solar energy system" means the equipment and requisite hardware that provide and are used for collecting, transferring, converting, storing, or using incidental solar energy for water heating, space heating and cooling, or other applications that would otherwise require the use of a conventional source of energy such as petroleum products, natural gas, manufactured gas, or electricity. In May 2005, the exemption was made permanent when HB 805 (2005) was signed into law.
And remember, if you want to take advantage of all the rebates and credits available as incentives to go solar in various parts of Florida, you are usually required to utilize the services of a licensed solar contractor such as Wayne's Solar, otherwise you are not eligible. When considering solar power it is always advisable to meet with one of our solar consultants first (it's free!) so that we can assist you with your short and long term goals in regards to incentives and energy savings.
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Wayne's Solar Relocating to Bigger and Better Space
We are happy to announce that our company has moved to a larger space just down the street from our previous location. Wayne's Solar has relocated from 287 South Yonge Street in Ormond Beach to 357 Andrews Street, near the Performing Arts Center. It has taken us quite a while to find the appropriate property to call our new home. We chose this space because we needed more room but we did not want to move so far away that it would affect our walk in customers' convenience.
Our plans for the new office include state of the art solar installations to power the facility so that we can easily demonstrate these money saving solutions to the public. We plan a festive grand opening celebration in the near future to say thanks to our community and kick off many more years of success providing solar products and green home upgrades to northeast and central Florida. There will be walk in specials to encourage visits to the office announced soon as well.
Please contact Wayne's Solar for a free estimate on heating your pool, your hot water, or your whole house with the clean free fuel of the sun!
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Latest Breaking News on Solar Energy
Wayne's Solar has recently added solar window screens and solar window films to its arsenal of energy saving upgrades for your home or business. We are also preparing to unveil our newest offering, insulation services, so stay tuned. The latest solar rebates from Florida Power and Light are still active and the utility company will begin accepting applications for next year soon.
If you are interested in news and reports within the world of solar energy, we invite you to follow us on Twitter @solarpowerfl where we share links regarding this exciting and constantly changing renewable energy source, used all over the world. In addition, the following sites provide frequently updated solar energy news items and opinion pieces that you may find of interest:
CleanTechnica
Solar Energy - Inhabit: Green Design Will Save the World
Mother Nature Network: Solar Energy
The Vote Solar Initiative Blog
Solar Channel: GreenTech Media
Industry News: Solarbuzz - Solar Market Research & Analysis
When you are ready to go solar or investigate other money saving ways to heat your pool, light your home, cool your attic, and more - contact Wayne's Solar. We provide sustainable energy solutions all over northeast and central Florida including solar for Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna, and Port Orange.
If you are interested in news and reports within the world of solar energy, we invite you to follow us on Twitter @solarpowerfl where we share links regarding this exciting and constantly changing renewable energy source, used all over the world. In addition, the following sites provide frequently updated solar energy news items and opinion pieces that you may find of interest:
CleanTechnica
Solar Energy - Inhabit: Green Design Will Save the World
Mother Nature Network: Solar Energy
The Vote Solar Initiative Blog
Solar Channel: GreenTech Media
Industry News: Solarbuzz - Solar Market Research & Analysis
When you are ready to go solar or investigate other money saving ways to heat your pool, light your home, cool your attic, and more - contact Wayne's Solar. We provide sustainable energy solutions all over northeast and central Florida including solar for Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna, and Port Orange.
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Increasing Property Value the Smart Way: Go Solar
Solar power isn't just for hippies anymore. Case in point: the Daytona Beach News Journal recently published this profile of a Maserati-driving, private jet-owning eye surgeon who retrofitted his entire home with solar installations by Wayne's Solar. This gentleman is the new face of the solar customer: someone who wants to be energy independent because he has an eye on the future. He is also increasing the property value of his home exponentially. Consider this:
According to statistics from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, a property's value rises $20,000 for every $1000 in reduced yearly electricity cost.
When a home goes on the market, it is much more attractive if it has solar power and therefore low (or non-existent) utility bills. Or imagine if your home is the one that actually earns credits from the energy company, basically making it an income-earning property.
Aesthetics have changed with the times. Whereas some people used to think that solar panels actually detracted from the appearance of a home, the new green thinking turns the space age looking glass panels on the roof into a design plus.
Contact Wayne's Solar if you are in Duval, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia Counties, or the surrounding areas of Florida to make a significant improvement to your home or business with solar energy.
According to statistics from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, a property's value rises $20,000 for every $1000 in reduced yearly electricity cost.
When a home goes on the market, it is much more attractive if it has solar power and therefore low (or non-existent) utility bills. Or imagine if your home is the one that actually earns credits from the energy company, basically making it an income-earning property.
Aesthetics have changed with the times. Whereas some people used to think that solar panels actually detracted from the appearance of a home, the new green thinking turns the space age looking glass panels on the roof into a design plus.
Contact Wayne's Solar if you are in Duval, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia Counties, or the surrounding areas of Florida to make a significant improvement to your home or business with solar energy.
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What You Need to Know About Home Energy Audits
A home energy audit can be very helpful in determining the best ways to save money by increasing your home's efficiency in a variety of ways. Some companies offer free home energy audits but the consumer must be aware that this service is sometimes followed up the same company using the audit as a way to sell their own energy-saving products. This is not necessarily a bad thing - except that unfortunately quite often these products, such as solar hot water heaters, are extremely overpriced compared to what a solar contractor such as Wayne's Solar can install for you.
Although it is possible to find a free energy audit, you may opt to spend a few hundred dollars to have this valuable service performed with all the possible elements such as a door blower test to determine air flow and leaks, as well as infrared thermography to check the levels of insulation throughout the house. Your auditor will perform a checklist of tasks and you will be given a written report of their findings. It is a good idea to be present during the inspection so you can ask questions and point out specific areas of concern. Be aware that it is almost never worth replacing all your windows for energy efficiency - the savings are just not as measurable as installing a solar hot water heating system.
Home energy audits are a great way to get started on your road to a green home! Just remember to shop around when you know what you need - Wayne's Solar provides complete and dependable solar energy solutions to Volusia, Flagler, Duval, St. Johns, and Putnam Counties at affordable prices.
Although it is possible to find a free energy audit, you may opt to spend a few hundred dollars to have this valuable service performed with all the possible elements such as a door blower test to determine air flow and leaks, as well as infrared thermography to check the levels of insulation throughout the house. Your auditor will perform a checklist of tasks and you will be given a written report of their findings. It is a good idea to be present during the inspection so you can ask questions and point out specific areas of concern. Be aware that it is almost never worth replacing all your windows for energy efficiency - the savings are just not as measurable as installing a solar hot water heating system.
Home energy audits are a great way to get started on your road to a green home! Just remember to shop around when you know what you need - Wayne's Solar provides complete and dependable solar energy solutions to Volusia, Flagler, Duval, St. Johns, and Putnam Counties at affordable prices.
Solar Pool Heating Gives You Three Times the Fun
According to the Florida Solar Energy Center, the addition of a solar pool heating system and use of a solar pool blanket will add a sizeable chunk of days to your recreational swimming pool use.
Here are the amount of days you can expect to keep a pool at 80 degrees or warmer:
Solar pool heating systems for pools in St. Johns, Putnam, Duval, Flagler, and Volusia Counties are keeping pools at about 80-82 degrees during the current north Florida fall weather. The use of a solar pool blanket (which Wayne's Solar provides free with the purchase of every solar pool heating system) will bring that expected temperature to 88-89 degrees.
Living in Florida is all about fun in the sun, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors. Utilizing a solar pool heater makes the summer last all the longer. Although not as effective as solar pool blankets, Wayne's Solar also provides an alternative "liquid solar blanket" that is applied to pool water on a monthly basis, for those who would prefer not to, or who cannot manage, the covering and uncovering of their pool with a blanket.
Contact Wayne's Solar for a free estimate today - it's not too late to get extra enjoyment from your pool this year because solar pool heating systems are kept in stock for quick and easy installation.
Here are the amount of days you can expect to keep a pool at 80 degrees or warmer:
- 107 days a year without a solar pool heater and with the typical Florida screen enclosure
- 144 days a year without a solar pool heater and without the screen enclosure
- 290 days a year with a solar pool heater, with screen enclosure, and a solar pool blanket on nights that go below 60 degrees
Solar pool heating systems for pools in St. Johns, Putnam, Duval, Flagler, and Volusia Counties are keeping pools at about 80-82 degrees during the current north Florida fall weather. The use of a solar pool blanket (which Wayne's Solar provides free with the purchase of every solar pool heating system) will bring that expected temperature to 88-89 degrees.Living in Florida is all about fun in the sun, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors. Utilizing a solar pool heater makes the summer last all the longer. Although not as effective as solar pool blankets, Wayne's Solar also provides an alternative "liquid solar blanket" that is applied to pool water on a monthly basis, for those who would prefer not to, or who cannot manage, the covering and uncovering of their pool with a blanket.
Contact Wayne's Solar for a free estimate today - it's not too late to get extra enjoyment from your pool this year because solar pool heating systems are kept in stock for quick and easy installation.
Florida Solar Power Contractor Options from Wayne's Solar
What would you do to retrofit your existing home to utilize the amazing natural power of the sun? Would you build a new home using only clean solar energy to power it? Wayne's Solar offers a full range of solar solutions fully installed by knowledgeable and friendly technicians:
Florida solar photovoltaic systems - What is not to love? The satisfaction of obtaining sustainable, free energy from the sun for your whole house electrical needs is its own reward. Even better, extra power that you produce with your Wayne's Solar installed solar electric system can be sold back to the utility company for credit. Additional capabilities such as smart thermostats and many choices of just the right solar electric system for you make this green option extra appealing.
Florida solar pool heaters - Having a comfortably heated pool does not seem like much of a necessity until the early spring and late fall months in Florida. Use the free, clean energy of the sun to heat your swimming pool using a solar hot pool heater. Enjoy the health and fun of your pool for several extra months with the knowledge that you are not spending extra money or making the electric company richer.
Florida solar water heaters - One third of the average home spends its utility bill on hot water heating needs. For hotels, group homes, and health care settings this cost is even higher. Think about it: the dishwasher, clothes washing, and of course bathing take gallons and gallons of hot water on a daily basis. Cut this expense with the right solar hot water heating system for you.
Solar pool pumps - If you have a pool then the water must be filtered using a solar pool pump system. Pool pumps burn a lot of energy, even if they only run the required minimum amount of hours each day. A solar pool pump runs from sun up to sun down, using nothing but free, reliable solar energy collected from panels specially placed on your roof.
Solar attic fans - Once installed you do not know they are there, yet solar attic fans give you savings back in cooling costs and extended life of your roof. Like all of the solar products installed by Wayne's Solar to Florida homes and businesses in Putnam, St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia Counties, solar attic fans that you purchase also come with a 30 percent tax credit come tax time.
Want to know more? You can get a free estimate from Wayne's Solar for your energy needs in north central Florida.
Florida solar photovoltaic systems - What is not to love? The satisfaction of obtaining sustainable, free energy from the sun for your whole house electrical needs is its own reward. Even better, extra power that you produce with your Wayne's Solar installed solar electric system can be sold back to the utility company for credit. Additional capabilities such as smart thermostats and many choices of just the right solar electric system for you make this green option extra appealing.
Florida solar pool heaters - Having a comfortably heated pool does not seem like much of a necessity until the early spring and late fall months in Florida. Use the free, clean energy of the sun to heat your swimming pool using a solar hot pool heater. Enjoy the health and fun of your pool for several extra months with the knowledge that you are not spending extra money or making the electric company richer.
Florida solar water heaters - One third of the average home spends its utility bill on hot water heating needs. For hotels, group homes, and health care settings this cost is even higher. Think about it: the dishwasher, clothes washing, and of course bathing take gallons and gallons of hot water on a daily basis. Cut this expense with the right solar hot water heating system for you.
Solar pool pumps - If you have a pool then the water must be filtered using a solar pool pump system. Pool pumps burn a lot of energy, even if they only run the required minimum amount of hours each day. A solar pool pump runs from sun up to sun down, using nothing but free, reliable solar energy collected from panels specially placed on your roof.
Solar attic fans - Once installed you do not know they are there, yet solar attic fans give you savings back in cooling costs and extended life of your roof. Like all of the solar products installed by Wayne's Solar to Florida homes and businesses in Putnam, St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia Counties, solar attic fans that you purchase also come with a 30 percent tax credit come tax time.
Want to know more? You can get a free estimate from Wayne's Solar for your energy needs in north central Florida.
Solar Hot Water Heaters For All Florida Climates
Nearly one third of the average home's electric bill is devoted to heating water. The cost for domestic hot water heating adds up quickly! Unfortunately the cost will not go down in the future; it's more likely to go up. Unless you make a change to solar...
Solar water heaters have been in use for 20 years and the technology is only getting better. The savings a solar hot water heating system provides will eventually pay for itself many times over.
Solar water heaters are self-sufficient and smart - they work only when they need to. The Nuvis solar water heating system, the brand specially installed by Wayne's Solar to customers in central and north Florida, comes with many of the components already prefabricated which dramatically reduces the time necessary to install the system.
Solar hot water heaters are so efficient they do not need any routine maintenance. On the rare day when the sun does not provide all your hot water needs, the back-up electric heating element automatically turns on and ensures no loss in service.
The primary difference between solar water heaters offered by Wayne's Solar and the competition is that our hot water heating system solar water heater is an active system. The alternative passive solar water heating systems can only provide about 40-50% of your average water heating and they act more like pre-heaters rather than self sufficient water heaters.
Do you live in a region of Florida with freezing temperatures? Wayne's Solar provides three different types of solar hot water heaters for Florida customers. You can rest assured your solar heated water will be flowing effectively through your system no matter the weather that day.
Look at some solar hot water heating installation photos or read more about solar hot water heaters in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, and beyond.
Solar water heaters have been in use for 20 years and the technology is only getting better. The savings a solar hot water heating system provides will eventually pay for itself many times over.
Solar water heaters are self-sufficient and smart - they work only when they need to. The Nuvis solar water heating system, the brand specially installed by Wayne's Solar to customers in central and north Florida, comes with many of the components already prefabricated which dramatically reduces the time necessary to install the system.
Solar hot water heaters are so efficient they do not need any routine maintenance. On the rare day when the sun does not provide all your hot water needs, the back-up electric heating element automatically turns on and ensures no loss in service.
The primary difference between solar water heaters offered by Wayne's Solar and the competition is that our hot water heating system solar water heater is an active system. The alternative passive solar water heating systems can only provide about 40-50% of your average water heating and they act more like pre-heaters rather than self sufficient water heaters.
Do you live in a region of Florida with freezing temperatures? Wayne's Solar provides three different types of solar hot water heaters for Florida customers. You can rest assured your solar heated water will be flowing effectively through your system no matter the weather that day.
Look at some solar hot water heating installation photos or read more about solar hot water heaters in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, and beyond.
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