Environmental Business

Choosing a Solar Water Heating System

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Broward Solar provides Solar Water Heaters, Solar Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps to the residents and businesses of South Florida

What are the key facts about Solar Water Heating Systems?

There are two types of solar water heating systems, active and passive, that pump hot water heated by the sun into your home.

  • Direct circulation systems: Pumps circulate household water through the collectors and into the home.
  • Integral collector-storage passive systems: Made of a storage tank, solar collection tank, and the pipes that run between them, these systems require cold water to be pumped into the solar collector in batches.

To size your solar water heating system determine the total collector area as well as the storage volume you’ll need to meet 90%–100% of your household’s hot water needs.

To properly maintain a solar water heating system check for scaling and corrosion.

While solar water heating systems tend to cost more to install than conventional water heating systems, they can usually save you money in the long run.

Read the short article – it is helpful!
http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/everything-you-wanted-know-about-solar-water-heating-systems

Broward Solar Inc. – Your choice for South Florida Solar Water Heating Services.
1090 NE 48th Court, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Broward – (954) 492-9939 – Palm Beach (561) 347-0179 – Toll Free: (800) 757-8414

Broward Solar provides Solar Water Heaters, Solar Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps to the residents and businesses of South Florida.

Going Green in South Florida With Solar Hot Water!

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Broward Solar provides Solar Water Heaters, Solar Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps to the residents and businesses of South FloridaBroward Solar provides Solar Water Heaters, Solar Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps to the residents and businesses of South Florida.

While you can certainly choose from any number of companies to heat your pool, home, hot water or provide you with service.  The team at Broward Solar have the unique experience to handle projects of any scope or complexity.  From residential to commercial, Broward Solar’s experienced staff have over a 100 years of combined solar experience.

Solar energy is free, and its supplies are unlimited. Using solar energy produces no air or water pollution. Households with an electric water heater consume about 6,400 KW per year for water heating. If we assume that the electricity is generated by a typical power plant with an efficiency of 30%, then the water heater generates about 8 tons of CO2.

The surprising result is that the CO2 produced by a water heater is almost double that produced by a modern automobile. * On average, a solar water heater in Florida can produce 90 – 95% of your hot water needs, reducing your carbon footprint over 10,000 pounds annually.  That is more than the average car, plus it saves the equivalent of 11.4 barrels of oil.

Have peace of mind because you’re dealing with a company driven more by after-the-sale technical and engineering concerns than by a simple desire to make the next sale. Specifically, you can expect:

  • Correct system sizing for your unique swimming comfort requirements, pool use and site factors
  • Realistic expectations of system performance
  • Correct plumbing installation and system hydraulics
  • The most advanced, safe and trouble-free pool heating and automation available today
  • Fully insured technicians using no subcontractors.

THE SOLAR WATER HEATING BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Reduces Dependence On Fossil Fuel and Foreign Oil
  • Reduces Co2 And Sulfur Dioxide Emissions
  • Qualifies For Federal Tax Credits
  • Qualifies For Many Utility Company Rebates
  • Protects From Future Rate Increases
  • Increases Property Value
  • Provides Hot Water During Power Outages

Our Solar Water Heating Services Include:

  • Solar Pool Heating: Get the most out of your pool investment with free solar energy.  Enjoy your pool 10-11 months a year!
  • Solar Hot Water Heating: Solar hot water systems can provide you with up to 95% of your hot water needs.  With Federal tax credits and state rebates too
  • Reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
  • Energy Efficient Heat Pump Pool Heaters: Not one type of pool heater is right for every situation.  Heat pumps will heat your pool for less than half the cost of propane gas.  Reduce your co2 emissions.

Contact us for a Free Solar Water Heating Estimate!

Broward Solar Inc.
1090 NE 48th Court, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Broward – (954) 492-9939
Palm Beach (561) 347-0179
http://www.browardsolar.com/
Your choice for South Florida Solar Water Heating Services

Palm Beach Solar Water Heating Sales & Service

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Broward Solar provides Solar Water Heaters, Solar Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps to the residents and businesses of South FloridaBroward Solar provides Solar Water Heaters, Solar Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps to the residents and businesses of Palm Beach in South Florida

Go green with solar water heating – save money, protect the environment and be self sufficient

Clean energy based upon free, limitless power from the sun. Proven,  cost-effective solar technologies can heat your water, keep your swimming pool warm, and power your home.

A Solar Water Heating System can eliminate up to one third of your annual electric bill.

Request a Free Estimate for a Solar Water Heating System from Broward Solar
http://www.browardsolar.com/free-estimate/

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Broward Solar Inc. – Your choice for South Florida Solar Water Heating Services
1090 NE 48th Court, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Broward – (954) 492-9939 – Palm Beach (561) 347-0179 – Toll Free: (800) 757-8414

FPL – 2015 Residential Solar Water Heating Rebate

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Solar Water Heating by Broward SolarAs part of a five-year pilot program authorized by the Florida Public Service Commission, this rebate is available to any existing FPL residential customers with electric or gas water heating. The rebates are not available for new construction, pool heating systems or solar water heating systems that are already installed. Applicants must be current account holders of the premise where the solar water heating system is being installed.

The Residential Solar Water Heating Rebate is for solar thermal collectors, pumps, mounting hardware and water storage tanks. All systems must be approved and certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and have an FSEC system certification number. There is no minimum or maximum size limit. This program is for domestic water heating only. Solar pool heaters do not qualify. All products installed must be new, not refurbished or previously installed.

FPL will open a supplemental application period for Residential PV on Jan. 21, 2015

At 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, go to the Residential PV rebates program page.

Rebates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and funds are expected to run out quickly.

For more information, please visit –
http://www.fpl.com/landing/solar_rebate/residential_swh.shtml

Contact Broward Solar Inc. – Your choice for South Florida Solar Water Heating Services.
Broward – (954) 492-9939
Palm Beach (561) 347-0179
Toll Free: (800) 757-8414

Palm Beach Solar Water Heating by Broward Solar

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Solar Water Heating by Broward SolarStart controlling your energy costs today. Take the first step toward a clean energy future based upon free, limitless energy from the sun. Proven, cost-effective solar technologies can heat your water, keep your swimming pool warm, and power your home.

A Solar Water Heating System can eliminate about one third of your annual electric bill.  Solar energy is predictable and socially responsible.  Solar Pool Heating Systems produce no pollution and are the most economical and environmentally friendly way to heat your swimming pool.

SOLAR WATER HEATING BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Reduces Dependence On Fossil Fuel and Foreign Oil
  • Reduces Co2 And Sulfur Dioxide Emissions
  • Qualifies For Up To $2000 In Federal Tax Credits
  • Qualifies For Many Utility Company Rebates
  • Exempt From Florida State Sales Tax
  • Protects From Future Rate Increases
  • Increases Property Value
  • Provides Hot Water During Power Outages
  • Tax-Free Savings

Call for a FREE estimate –  Palm Beach 561-347-0179

Broward Solar Inc.
124 SE Wells Drive Stuart, Florida 34996
Broward – (954) 492-9939 – Palm Beach (561) 347-0179 – Toll Free: (800) 757-8414
Your choice for Palm Beach Solar Water Heating Services.
http://www.browardsolar.com/solar-hot-water/

US Solar-Plus-Storage Market to Surpass $1 Billion by 2018

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The market for behind-the-meter solar photovoltaics (PV) paired with energy storage will surpass $1 billion by 2018 in the United States, according to the latest report from GTM Research. The report, The Future of Solar-Plus-Storage in the U.S., forecasts the nation to install 318 cumulative megawatts of behind-the-meter solar-plus-storage capacity through 2018.

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Palm Beach Solar Water Heating Systems by Broward Solar

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Solar Water Heating by Broward SolarPalm Beach offers 234 sunny days per year on average. So letting the sun heat your water can save you money. Solar energy is free, and its supplies are unlimited. Using solar energy produces no air or water pollution. Households with an electric water heater consume about 6,400 KW per year for water heating.

THE SOLAR WATER HEATING BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Reduces Dependence On Fossil Fuel and Foreign Oil
  • Reduces Co2 And Sulfur Dioxide Emissions
  • Qualifies For Up To $2000 In Federal Tax Credits
  • Qualifies For $500 Florida rebate
  • Qualifies For Many Utility Company Rebates
  • Exempt From Florida State Sales Tax
  • Protects From Future Rate Increases
  • Increases Property Value
  • Provides Hot Water During Power Outages
  • Tax-Free Savings

*Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Resources: Aquatherm Solar Supply

BrowardSolar Solar Water HeatingOur Services Include:

  • Solar Pool Heating: Get the most out of your pool investment with free solar energy.  Enjoy your pool 10-11 months a year!
  • Solar Hot Water Heating: Solar hot water systems can provide you with up to 95% of your hot water needs.  With a 30% Federal tax credit and $500 state rebate, this is a borderline “no brainer”.  Reduce our dependance on foreign oil.
  • Energy Efficient Heat Pump Pool Heaters: Not one type of pool heater is right for every situation.  Heat pumps will heat your pool for less than half the cost of propane gas.  Reduce your co2 emissions.

Palm Beach Solar Water HeatingContact Us today to find out how Broward Solar can help you with your Solar Needs.

Broward Solar Inc.

Broward – (954) 492-9939
Martin/St. Lucie – (772) 223-9259
Palm Beach – (561) 347-0179
Toll Free – (800) 757-8414

http://www.browardsolar.com/
Your choice for Palm Beach Solar Water Heating Services

Natural Insect Repellent by Neem Tree Farms

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It’s that time of year where the mosquitoes and no seeums began to invade South Florida and suddenly you got bug bites appear that start to itch. The best defense is to stop them before they bite.

Neem Tree Farms in Florida has some terrific products that can help protect you from those summer insect bites – get their Natural Insect Repellent to ward off mosquitoes and other biting insects

Botanical Outdoor Spray

Neem Tree Farms made the original Botanical Outdoor Gel a gel because it’s easier to apply on squirming children and lasts longer than a spray. Some of their customers, however, prefer a spray because it goes on more quickly and others asked for a formula without citronella. This new all-natural product is scented with essential oils of lemongrass, cedar and lavender with the additional boost of karanja oil, traditionally used to create a synergy with neem. 4 oz size

INGREDIENTS: Distilled water, cold-pressed azadirachta indica (neem) oil, Pongamia Glabra (Karanja) seed oil, ), essential oils of Lavandula Angustifolia (lavender), Cedrus atlantica (cedarwood) and Cymbopogon Flexuosus (lemongrass), and natural emulsifier made with plant products.

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Botanical Outdoor Spray

Botanical Outdoor Gel

No US company has EPA approval to sell neem products labeled to repel mosquitoes or gnats. Neem Tree Farm’s gel is made with a neem leaf extract and aloe vera base (to soothe bites you already have!), wild-crafted neem oil, citronella and geraniol. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed — if you don’t think it works, Neem Tree Farms will refund the cost of the product.

INGREDIENTS: Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf extract, aloe vera gel, cold-pressed azadirachta indica (neem) oil, essential oil of Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil, triethanolamne, polysorbate 20, diazolidinil urea, butylcarbamate, citric acid, geraniol.

Neem Tree Farms BEST OFFER: Some of their best customers are groups like scouts and outdoor organizations, so they’ve cut the price for (10) four-ounce bottles to just $42.99. You can share them among your group — some organizations even use them as fundraisers.

Click on this link to order:   Botanical Outdoor Gel

Solar Pool Pumps – Florida & The Caribbean

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Florida Solar Pool Pumps by Florida Solar PumpTake Your Swimming Pool Pump Off The Grid – With a Lorentz Solar Pool Pump!

Offering residential and commercial solar pool pump systems:

The cost of electricity can be very costly and everyone is looking for ways to save money.

In Barbados, the average month basic electricity cost (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for an apartment is roughly $150*, then if you own a home, your electric bill will be much higher.

The second largest electrical consumption in your home can be the 230 Volt A/C Pool Motor (if you own a pool) that has to run every day to filter the pool water. It can take between 6-8 hours per day to do this task which can cost an average of **US$ .35 cents /kWh (kilowatt hour) resulting in an additional expense of $150-$200 per month!

Calculate your monthly savings:
Pool pump motor volts x motor amps =watts
Divide by 1000 = (KWH)
Multiply this by hours a day (run time),
Multiply by number of days in billing cycle.
= Number of KWH saved per month
Multiply by cost of KWH = monthly savings		Example for a 1.5HP A/C pump
230 volts x 9.4 = 2162 watts
2162 / 1000 = 2.162 KWH
2.162 x 8 hours =17.296
17.296 x 30 days = 518.88 KWH/month
518.88 x .35 cents per KWH = $181.61

Reasons to power your pool with a Solar Powered Pool Pump

  • Turn Off Your 230 Volt A/C Pump that can consume over $2000 per year in electricity and power your pool pump system for FREE from Sunup to Sundown using the energy of the sun
  • In a few years your investment in a Lorentz Solar Powered Pool Pump pays for itself in energy savings
  • The Lorentz Solar Powered Pool Pumps are virtually maintenance-free  using  a DC motor with  brushless technology
  • The life expectancy of the Lorentz Solar Powered Pool Pump is over 10 years, and the life expectancy for photovoltaic panels is more than 25 years
  • Pump sizes and panel configurations can be configured for residential & commercial pools
  • The solar pool pump is powerful enough to operate with existing pool heaters and automatic pool cleaners
  • Fight pollution. Reduce your carbon footprint by not using energy produced by fuel-burning power plants
  • This means the average solar pool pump installation prevents over thousands of pounds of pollutants from entering our atmosphere each year. References: www.sci-ed-ga.org, www.eia.doe.gov
  • The Lorentz Solar Powered Pool Pump system can build value into your home while saving money for your house hold
  • The Lorentz Solar Powered pool pump system carries a 2 Year Warranty

Contact Us Today to locate a dealer in your area
Florida Solar Pump LLC – Authorized Lorentz Distributor for Florida and the Caribbean
(888) 282-2119 – http://www.floridasolarpump.com/

*http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Barbados
**http://www.investt.co.tt/blog/investt-blog/2012/september/shining-a-light-on-electricity-costs-in-the-caribbean

Concrete Countertops by EcoSimplista

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Eco Simplista - Your Eco-Friendly Home Improvement CompanyEco-Friendly Counter-tops using Concrete or ALKEMI for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Mantels, Custom Counters

The kitchen is the hub of many of today’s green homes. If you are planning a green kitchen remodel, eco-friendly countertops will be an important part of your plans. Stop wasting precious natural resources on your kitchen’s counter-tops. Several brilliant companies now offer environmentally responsible surfaces. Consider recycled tile counter-tops, bamboo counters, concrete counter-tops and the many other options highlighted here. All present attractive and viable alternatives to conventional counter-tops.

These options are also available for bathrooms, mantels, custom cabinetry, etc.

  •     Poured Concrete – natural organic materials with modern techniques
  •     ALKEMI – recycled surface material composed of post-industrial scrap waste

These sustainable counter-top options have some great green features in common:

  •     Low-VOC or VOC-free in materials, installation, and maintenance
  •     High recycled content
  •     Hypoallergenic and antibacterial
  •     Durable

Call 954-565-5900  today to find out how we can help you select the right counter-top for you. visit us online at EcoSimplista.com – Concrete counter-tops:

Eco Simplista – Your Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Company
Non-Toxic Zero VOC Paint, Eco Flooring, Concrete Countertops, Decorative Concrete & Remodeling Supplies
217 SW 33rd Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Phone: 954-565-5900
http://www.ecosimplista.com

We are an eco-friendly home improvement company that offers the best environmentally friendly paints, green non-toxic countertops, eco flooring, decorative concrete and wide range of green products & cleaning supplies designed to protect your home from harmful toxic pollutants.