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Would it be a good idea to add solar power to a 1700 sq. ft. home in Arkansas?

— Debby Boling White Hall, AR

Answered by Earthship Biotecture on May 25, 2010

Do I need a professional to install a PV solar system or can I do it myself?

— James Perry Indio, CA

Answered by Hamid Kashani - AIA, LEED Green Associate on May 22, 2010

How sustainable is a current solar PV panel? What does its lifecycle consist of?

— DJ College Park, MD

Answered by David Lavender on May 5, 2010

Will I be able to combine the de-superheater on my geothermal heat pump with my solar water-heating system?

— Jesse Meyer

Answered by Darren Brinkley on March 15, 2010

How many watts are required for a self-sustaining house that relies on sunlight for heating?

— Sam Duluth, GA

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on March 12, 2010

Can you recommend cost-effective auxiliary HVAC solutions for a passive solar home?

— Michael Schonlau

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on March 8, 2010

What are the pros and cons of electric cove radiant heating for our home in terms of efficiency, safety, and reliability?

— Shelly Manhattan Beach, CA

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on March 8, 2010

Can you recommend an extremely small, extremely simple PV solar system for stand-alone residential use?

— Thane Maxwell Carrboro, NC

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on March 2, 2010

I would like to use a solar application on my home. I am concerned about hail damage. What should know about panels and hail?

— Molly Magee

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on January 21, 2010

i want to find out what alternative energy system is good to reduce or replace a home's energy needs

— Nilo Ayuban

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on January 14, 2010

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