Thousands of homeowners are using solar power to heat their homes and their water, as well as provide natural lighting.
Enough sunlight falls on the earth's surface each minute to meet world energy demand for an entire year.
"Daylighting" is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to use solar energy at home. This technique involves building a house to take advantage of the sun's rays.
The architect and builder work together to "site" the house on the lot to bring in natural sunlight throughout the day. Windows are strategically positioned to provide adequate light without overheating the area, and the interior design is planned to diffuse the light throughout the room. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a home built with "daylighting" techniques can have lighting costs 40 to 60 percent lower than a typical home.
Look around this site, read the articles and learn more about solar energy. If you would like to save money while helping the earth, you might be interested in using solar power.
