Green Solar & Alternative Questions

Is it feasible to retrofit solar electric on a house that's oriented east/west, not north/south?

— Judith Waite Allee Newark, OH

Michael Holcomb

Answered by Michael Holcomb

Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (Headquarters)

March 15, 2012

What are the greenest options to provide backup power to my sump pump and furnace?

— Joel Brookline, MA

Answered by Alexander Perez on March 27, 2012

Is it feasible to retrofit solar electric on a house that's oriented east/west, not north/south?

— Judith Waite Allee Newark, OH

Answered by Michael Holcomb on March 15, 2012

Can a layperson manage to tie a solar system into the grid without a pro's help?

— Chris Pompano Beach, FL

Answered by Michael Holcomb on March 12, 2012

Would it be better to replace an old roof with solar tiles or install panels?

— Marjorie Wax Catonsville, MD

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on February 14, 2012

How much solar power will I need? We have a tiny cabin and want to get off-grid. We'd use 13,000 watts if everything runs at once.

— John Soliz Rising Star, TX

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on February 13, 2012

What alternative heating options are there for my home and husband's shop?

— Marvel Mickelson Detroit Lakes, MN

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on October 25, 2011

What is the latest on solar energy? I live in Maine and have a south facing roof and could have freestanding panels also.

— Sydney Roberts Seal Harbor, ME

Answered by Erik Henry on August 22, 2011

I would like to install a solar water heater. What brands of equipment would you recommend for durability and less maintenance?

— Luis Montes Mulberry, FL

Answered by Michael Holcomb on July 18, 2011

I've heard there are companies with rent-to-own solar panels. Would you recommend this?

— Lyrinda Mitchell Richmond Hill, GA

Answered by Jason Szumlanski on July 15, 2011

Which brand/model of solar panel works the best? We are thinking about incorporating solar in our new home.

— Denise Hoffmann O Fallon, MO

Answered by David Willson on June 10, 2011

 

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