HomeTax Advantages for Solar Energy
Solar Hot Water Tax Exemption
State of Washington - 2006 Legislation : HB 2799. The official website of the State of Washington offers complete information on HB 2799 including sponsors, links to testimony given, votes, etc.
Federal Income Tax Credits up to 30%
EPAct 2005 site offers full information on the Tax Credits for homes and businesses. Individuals can get a 30% income tax CREDIT up to $2000. Businesses have no $ dollar limit. CAUTION: Does not apply to systems brought 'online' before 1/1/06.
Renewable Energy in the Media
Eco Consumer : Seattle Times (2006)
Solar Hot Water Makes sense in Seattle area. Read Tom Watson's article in the Seattle Times.
HB 2799 coverage - Shoreline Enterprse (2006)
Article about Representative Chase's bill giving sales tax exemption to Solar Hot Water Systems.
ISES 2005 "Solar Schools - Brighter Future" N. American Winners
Two students from our first Solar School project (Meridian Park School) were selected as the N. American Regional Winners in the I.S.E.S's International Art & Essay Contest. See the article on the Shoreline School District's Website here.
King County Council Member Bob Ferguson Supports SSP
Newly re-elected (Nov 2005) King County Council member Bob Ferguson's newsletter including his support for the Shoreline Solar Project.
Congressman Jay Inslee's Report
Pictures and text from the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Meridian Park School. (Oct 2, 2004)
Seattle City Light Green News (fall 2004)
Seattle Green Power launches tenth solar installation: Meridian Park School
Organizations
Solar Washington
A great local organization Solar Washington is an Affiliate of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Monthly events, lots of information, and more great links.
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment.
Alliance to Save Energy
The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend our world's energy supplies.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
Energy & Environmental Building Association
EEBA promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities. The strength of the organization lies in the diversity and talent of its membership, which includes: architects, builders, developers, manufacturers, engineers, utilities, code officials, researchers, educators, and environmentalists.
Local School PV Monitoring
Meridian Park School - Shoreline
2.4 kW system Check the system output online! Project summary and information. The 1st PV installation on any Public Building in the city of Shoreline, Washington. (But not the last!)
Pathfinder School - Seattle
1.68 kW system Pathfinder Elementary was the first site designated by the Seattle School District for installation of solar equipment.
Biodiesel
National Biodiesel Board
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the United States.
Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuel Works - Seattle
Seattle dealer of Biodiesel (offering B100) as well as diesel vehicle service and maintenance. Will deliver! Pioneer biodiesel provider in the Seattle area.
Journey to Forever - Biodiesel
Excellent site with research, how-to's, stories, resources and more.
Breathable Bus Coalition - Seattle
Our mission is to promote the use of biodiesel in school buses in the Greater Puget Sound region to sustain the good health and wellbeing of our children and fellow citizens, our environment and our local economy.
Solar Hot Water
Powertech Solar Ltd
Apricus high efficiency, high quality evacuated-tube thermal Solar collectors, solar storage tanks, waste heat recovery systems, solar controllers and related components.
Thermomax Industries
High-Efficiency Solar Heating technology that works! Let the sun supply you with up to 100% of your annual hot water and heating requirements, from the Yukon to Florida - free, year after year.
Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
This Advisor describes the 'HUD' guidelines for conducting energy efficient housing rehabilitation. (for any type of renovation project in single family and multifamily housing, whether it is privately-owned or public housing.)
Solar Cooking
The Solar Cooking Archive
Plans for Box cookers, Panel cookers,Parabolic cookers. Resources, multimedia, Discussion. A great place to learn how you can cook with the sun, even in Shoreline/Seattle!
Lesson Plan: Become a Solar Chef (grades 5-8)
Students design and construct a solar cooker. They use the Internet to research solar collectors and the process of changing light energy into heat energy. The completed solar cooker is then tested by cooking a basic recipe at appropriate temperatures.
Tamara's Solar Cooking Pages
Ever think you could cook an egg on the sidewalk? The solar oven project is a fun way harness that heat to cook outside on hot sunny days. There are several plans available, as illustrated in Types of Solar Ovens.
Magazines & Publications
HomePower Magazine
Home Power magazine is the Hands-on Journal of Home-Made Power. If you are interested in: making your own electricity from renewable energy, alternative vehicles, or finding out the latest in related technologies and life-styles, then this publication can keep you up to date.
Solar Today
SOLAR TODAY is a bimonthly magazine published by the American Solar Energy Society that covers all solar and renewable energy technologies, from photovoltaics to climate-responsive buildings to wind power and biomass. Regular topics include building case studies, energy policy and community-scale projects.