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

I’ve heard solar water heaters are expensive and easily damaged by winter freezes. Is this true?

— Aliya Rodriguez, Olympia Fields, IL

Answered by Cameron Habel on June 18, 2009

Is it possible to combine solar thermal collectors with a hot water on-demand system?

— Francoise LaMonica, Newton, MA

Answered by Ian MacLeod on February 5, 2009

How can I find out whether wind power is a practical option for our location on the Oregon coast?

— Bruce Ferrell, Salem, OR

Answered by Christine and Robert Boles on January 23, 2009

How much will it cost to install solar panels on my 2,000-sq.-ft. home in San Francisco?

— Simon Marla, San Francisco, CA

Answered by Christine and Robert Boles on January 23, 2009

I want to help get my mom's house "off the grid." Where do I start?

— Jackie Mellen, Chipley, FL

Answered by Florian Speier on October 3, 2008

 

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