The Buzz on Solar Power

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:16:42 GMT

Rising oil and natural gas prices as well as a utility company rebate have helped Sunshine Solar Technologies, which doubled its business of installing solar pool-heating systems over the past year. Now, tough new energy standards adopted by the Town of Southampton might play a role in grooming new customers for the Jericho-based company and similar businesses.

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:07:21 GMT

Thom made a living room where the pews used to be. Normally, it costs $1400 to heat and use the electric in building. With solar energy, Thom is hoping to get that bill down to $250 a month.

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:15:32 GMT

Since the mid-80's valley owned Sun Systems Incorporated has been in business. But it's been recently that sales have really picked up. "Solar water heaters really, in Phoenix, make a lot of sense," says Rex Stepp, and APS account executive in their Renewable Energy Department.