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How a solar water heater works!

When most people think of solar energy and the leaps we are taking as a nation toward a greener movement, they typically think of solar panels and photovoltaic cells. But there is an old stand-by that we don’t think of that can make a big difference. The solar water heater is the silent energy and environment saver that many consumers don’t know enough about.

If you are a new home owner, or if you are a home owner looking toward a retrofit or remodel, pay close attention. A solar water heater company in Phoenix can change the way you heat your home and lower your cost of living by an enormous factor.

Many people who do know about the wonders of the solar water heater are often lead into believing the myths surrounding the high cost of installing a water heater in Phoenix and other areas. What many consumers and home owners do not know is that the cost of a solar water heater in Arizona can be greatly–if not completely subsidized by solar tax rebates and solar credits from both the state and federal governments.

If you’re still not sure as to whether a solar water heater installation in Phoenix is a good fit for you and your home, let the helpful staff at Adair Solar Company in Mesa help you. We offer FREE in-home consultations and we’re running complete solar system packages all summer long. That means you may qualify for a package that includes a solar water heater, radiant barrier insulation, a/c maintenance and more.

Give us a jingle. We’d love to see you get green and save a bundle too! (480) 827-1162

Rooftop solar panels under the Phoenix sky!

Even in 2012, and even in the sunniest desert in the United States, solar energy is still largely unknown, certainly in terms of how popular it should be by now. While rooftop solar panel installations are growing in numbers across the Valley of the Sun, still, by and large, the concept of solar energy seems to be perceived by many as a “futuristic” idea that hasn’t necessarily arrived yet.

But those in the know can tell you, solar energy use in Phoenix is very much alive and well! And now more than ever, the solar tax credits and rebates available for installing rooftop solar panels and other solar equipment in Arizona are offering smokin’ hot deals. So why do people still run and hide when they are asked to consider solar energy for their homes? Simple–they don’t know any better!

And it’s exactly because people in Phoenix don’t know about solar energy and how it can dramatically lower their cost of living that we offer FREE in-home consultations with our educated and highly experienced solar installers and technicians. They can tell you after reviewing your details and checking out the specs of your home which solar tax credits and rebates you will qualify for, and which solar equipment will best suit your needs.

At the end of the day, the idea is to create savings while also enhancing the value of your house–but another main objective is for you to be able to aptly cool your home during the Arizona summer–without going broke!

So if you’re ready to learn more about how solar energy in Phoenix works, and you’re ready to have a professional debunk the myths surrounding the cost of solar energy and the true price of a solar installation in Phoenix, give us a call! (480) 827-1162.

It’s time to increase the value of your home with a solar installation. It’s time to start saving money. It’s time to go solar. Adair Solar Company in Mesa is here for you!

Solar dye: On a solar panel coming soon...

A new press release from Science Daily explains the positive potential of new and upcoming lightweight dyes that will hopefully be perfected soon enough to take the place of many of the old types of photovoltaic solar panels we still see in use today. While many solar installers in Phoenix and beyond pride themselves on using the most modern and up to date technology available in solar panels, the truth is that what’s available for many installers to use for consumers, while relatively cutting edge, simply isn’t on par with newer discoveries like dyes that can make use of solar energy, and solar panel “stickers” such as those we have blogged about in the past.

Modern advances in solar panels shouldn’t shake consumer confidence though. Think about other technologies, such as computers. Why, you can barely get a PC or a Mac out of the store and into the car without a better, newer model showing up in the display area of Best Buy before you leave the parking lot!

Science Daily tells us, “Solar power is an essential part of the green energy mix, but adoption has been limited in many parts of the world where government subsidies and financial incentives have not been in place. However, as part of a sustainable approach to electricity generation, it offers a clear view of a future in which domestic supply relies less and less on grid power systems or else provides a localised grid for remote places, particularly in sunny climes. Photovoltaic solar cells based on poly-crystalline silicon are the most commonly used devices, having first been used as space satellite technology back in the 1950s and 1960s.”

The reason consumers and homeowners who have already installed solar panels in Phoenix should not be downtrodden in light of this news is because it means the industry is moving and shaking–it means that the future where we shed our addiction to oil and start to use more renewable resources isn’t a fantasy anymore–it’s a real future with real innovators working on it–and it has real legs!

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The more we read about the current state of the solar industry across the planet, the more we unfortunately read about how many solar panel manufacturers and solar installation companies everywhere are lowering the bar in terms of quality.

The good news is that this means in many ways that solar energy has arrived–it’s getting more popular, and therefore cheaper. But what we at Adair Solar Company in Mesa DON’T want to see happen is the quality of a solar installation suffer just so that local small and medium-sized businesses can save a buck or two here and there.

The whole premise of solar energy and a solar panel installation in Phoenix is to be greener, more responsible, and to take better care of planet earth while we treat ourselves to savings. However, the idea has never been to remove what’s good for the planet and just maintain what’s good for consumers. If we start to do things that way, then we will have missed the entire point of going solar in the first place.

Solar panels, Echo PV, any type of photovoltaic cells, and even solar water heaters in Phoenix should not ever be made using materials that unnecessarily harm the planet. The whole point of this exercise is to create sustainability–which oils, plastics, nonrenewable resources and materials that don’t lend themselves to being repurposed or recycled later just don’t have.

That’s what at Adair Solar Company in Phoenix, we pride ourselves on carrying industry leading equipment and the best technicians in the business to get the job done right–for your needs, and to meet the goals that true green had in mind in the first place.

Go solar, and do it right! Call Adair for a free in-home consultation for your solar system today. (480) 827-1162.

Instead of this, install solar panels

Last week was Earth Day, and it’s always nice to see how everyone gets together on this green occasion to support one another in all our earth conscious goals. But it sure seems like everything goes back to “normal” the very next day. It’s not practical to hold hands and hug trees all day everyday, we understand that–but would it be too much to ask for all of us to invest in our own greening up–just a little bit?

Arizonans don’t have many excuses when it comes to getting Earthy. With all kinds of solar rebates and solar tax credits, it’s more affordable than ever to consider rooftop solar panels in Phoenix for your home. In fact, with the cost now at a record low for our area, even long term renters have incentive to think about a solar panel installation in Phoenix. The overall investment is minute, especially when compared to what it cost in the 1990s and before.

If you’re real about getting green and staying there, then you know by now that the most authentic way to do it (with the highest returns) is to use local businesses and local resources. This alone reduces your carbon footprint. So by using a local solar company in Mesa or Phoenix, by adding up your thousands of dollars in savings with solar tax credits and rebates from both the state and federal governments, and then tacking on the monthly savings in utilities, the question moves from one about Earth friendliness to family and budget friendliness. In short, unless you don’t like the planet or saving money, installing solar panels in Phoenix is probably a good choice for you!

So make everyday Earth Day if you live in Arizona and happen to be blessed by so much sun. It’s good for everyone and everything involved. What do you have to lose? We recently blogged that the majority of Americans have massively overestimated the cost of solar panels because they’ve been misinformed. If you don’t know, ask us! Adair Solar Company in Mesa is here to help you with all your solar needs! For a free in-home consultation, dial (480) 827-1162.

Investing in your home can really warm you up!

Every year in the months before we get our tax returns back, we all daydream of what we will do with the extra money. New furniture? A family vacation? How about a new TV? Instead of the typical daydreams, this year we invite you to invest a small sum of money into adding rooftop solar panels to your Phoenix area home. It won’t cost much, and there are federal and state tax credits and solar rebates that will make it even more inexpensive for you.

Depending on your income and your home, you can qualify for a given amount of tax credit for solar energy–that means that next year when it comes time to file your taxes again, you will have another little something to add to the deductions pile that will help increase the amount of money you get back from either the state or on the federal level, or both!

Federal and state solar tax credits and solar rebates are also good for solar water heaters in Phoenix and the surrounding area, and can also help with the cost of Echo PV installations as well as other solar-based installations and equipment.

If you want the total package on your home in Phoenix (in other words, the rooftop solar panels in addition to the solar water heater, as well as a/c maintenance and radiant barrier insulation) you will get even more money back and may even qualify for more subsidies from the government that can help make your solar installation in Phoenix that much more affordable.

Have questions about how it all works? Get yourself a free in-home consultation with an Adair Solar Company technician who can give you all the details and explain to you in the comfort of your home exactly which rebates and tax credits you are eligible for. Simple dial (480) 827-1162 today for details or to make an appointment!

Old Glory gets a solar facelift!

With all kinds of recent tussles about solar energy in this country, it is reasonable to suspect that solar energy and other forms of renewable energy just don’t have that many proponents, but plenty of opponents in the United States. Well, if you supposed that as many people did, you would be wrong—and that’s great news!

At Adair Solar Company in Mesa, we believe the most patriotic thing you can do is want to preserve your country, and care for it for future generations. According to a recent article by Nancy Hiler, most Americans would agree with this sentiment:

“Most Americans, whatever their political stance, believe it is important for the United States to develop and use solar energy—9  of out 10, in fact, according to a national survey reported recently by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).  A whopping 89 percent think so. The survey, called the 2011 Schott Solar Barometer, was conducted by independent polling firm Kelton Research. Support for solar is strong across political lines, the survey found, with 80 percent of Republicans,  90 percent of Independents and 94 percent of Democrats agreeing it is important for the U.S. to develop and use solar.”

In addition to being what most Americans think is the right thing to do for the country and the environment, it’s also the right thing to do for their homes and their cost of living too. It lowers the cost of living significantly, especially in a locale like Phoenix, and especially in the summer time. But that’s not all. An investment in solar energy and renewable resources is an investment in America’s job futures also. So if you truly support this country as only a red-blooded American can, then you too support solar energy. And if you do, then why not let solar energy support you?

If you are ready to make the solar move, let a representative from Adair Solar Company in Mesa, AZ come talk to you about the choices you have in solar installations. From rooftop solar panels and solar water heaters to Echo PV, you have a wide variety of choices—and you also have access to solar tax credits and rebates that will dramatically reduce the cost of your solar installation in Phoenix too! Call us today at (480) 827-1162.

Find out how much money you can save with solar rebates!

There’s no simple way to know before you’ve had a consultation with one of our solar technicians which solar rebates and tax credits you will be elligible for as an Arizona homeowner. What we at Adair Solar Company in Phoenix are sure of, however, is that you will qualify for some form of solar tax credit or rebate from the state of Arizona and/or from the federal government as well.

“What good will these programs do me?” you may be asking yourself. It depends on some variables that can’t be known until you have discussed them with someone who can professionally assess your home, your needs, your finances, and so on. When a solar technician comes out to your home, he or she will determine your home’s readiness for rooftop solar panels and a solar water heater installation in Phoenix (or elsewhere in the greater Valley area.) He or she will also assess your finances to help determine which programs, rebates, and credits you can apply for, and tell you which you have been granted once you opt into a solar installation in Phoenix.

You may have heard of specific solar rebate programs or discounts that friends and relatives received. While there is always a good chance you could also be eligible for the same programs, there is always the chance that it may not be the best rebate or tax credit for you and your given financial situation. You have to remember that there are many, many solar rebate programs, and even more solar tax credits from the state of Arizona as well as the United States federal government.

So make sure you set your appointment for a solar technician to come talk to you about which solar rebates and tax credits you are eligible for as soon as you can. Simply dial (480) 827-1162 to get started with your Phoenix solar installation today!

How modern is too modern in solar energy delivery for your home?

While we at Adair Solar Company in Phoenix support all the advancements in solar energy and all that the hard working people in this industry do to keep the technology fresh, innovative, and cheap, we don’t agree that it should be done at the cost of local homeowners.

When we read about “cool new solar programs” that are still very much in their beta phases and haven’t had all the kinks worked out, we know that this means a harder time for consumers. We also know that there is a huge bounty of amazing rooftop solar panels, solar water heaters, radiant barrier insulation, and Echo PV installation options that are already here and very ready to start saving you money today.

Make sure you ask the important questions to your solar installer. How long have they been in busness? Do their products come with service guarantees and warranties? Are the products time-tested and approved by consumers or are they “too new to know yet”? When you work with Adair Solar, you are working with 35 years of experience on the solar industry and a team of professionals who care about you and your solar installation in Phoenix!

So while we do want you to have the latest and greatest in solar technology, we also want you to get the most out of what is available to you. It isn’t all about saving money–it’s also about saving time, and simplifying your life. So if you are ready to “simplify with solar” give Adair Solar Company in Mesa, AZ a call today to schedule your FREE in-home consultation! Just dial (480) 827-1162.

This is a fair question, and one that we hear a lot. Many people have heard all kinds of stories that represent everything from to good to be true to baseless rumors about solar energy and how it’s not really an energy source—how funny! The truth about a quality solar installation in Phoenix is that it will save you a tremendous amount of money. Exactly how much will depend on you, your home, and what kind of solar installation package you decide on.

For those who choose a full solar install, complete with rooftop solar panels in Phoenix, as well as a solar water heater, and a radiant barrier insulation (and a recommended a/c preventative maintenance package) the lowered cost of your utilities bills will have you rubbing your eyes to ensure what you’re seeing on your bill is accurate! Some of our residents have reported utilities bills as low as the single digits!

We hope to provide Arizona residents with the kind of cutting edge solar energy technology that will allow them to actually feed energy back into the grid someday soon. Unfortunately, the utilities companies will have to catch up to the solar technology in order for that to happen, and the electricity grid will have to work in both directions in Phoenix. In places where the grid is set up this way (some call it the “Smart Grid”) homeowners with solar panels who generate more energy than they use can actually get money back from utilities companies at the end of the month! These are called “deep green homes.”

Adair Solar Company in Mesa does offer a tremendous new solar technology to you that shows how close we are to getting to the deep green point in Arizona. With Echo PV panels, your rooftop literally becomes an energy source that creates enormous potential to power your home. If you want to hear more about how Echo PV works, call today to schedule an appointment with an experienced solar technician at (480) 827-1162.

Until then, don’t forget that the solar rebates and tax credits available to Arizonans now for rooftop solar panels and solar water heaters in Phoenix is incredible. Start saving money with a solar install in Phoenix before it gets hot and you start paying more!