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RENW Goes Big!

The RENW team has really been going big this month and we love the great solar thermal customer feedback we’ve been receiving! From folks paying 40% less on their energy bills compared to the same month the year before to others happy about the fast return on investment for their dollar.

Our 2 panel Solar HVAC solution is our most popular system with it’s high efficiency and low install cost, which typically returns payback within 6-8 years. In addition to other energy incentives you also receive a 100% deduction on Idaho State taxes over 4 years.

The RENW team rocked out another great project – and it was a big one! Four 30 tube panels for hydronic heating for a community center. They will be enjoying the savings on their energy costs as well as the warm comfort of solar thermal for years to come! Are you ready to experience the savings that are possible with solar yourself? Give us a call today for your free solar estimate!

Solar Still Growing In Idaho!

We’ve had our first cold snap and the official season of pumpkin spice everything has begun! But one thing that hasn’t cooled off is solar in Idaho – WOW!

The RENW team completed another item on the renewable energy bucket list!
This installation was on our first off grid home and uses 4.8 kWts of Photo Voltaic solar feeding into a lithium battery set up. The energy is then converted into AC power to run a typical panel box.

Previously the home had an electric water heater which can consume at least 4,500 watts of power until the water is hot – not very efficient!

The solar hot water system we installed consumes just 60 watts! 4,500 > 60 Any questions?
You don’t have to be in a remote location to benefit from year round savings on your energy costs, leaving us to wonder why doesn’t everyone have solar hot water!?
Even just one panel heats enough hot water for a family of 4! Curious to see how solar can help you save? Please call for a FREE solar site assessment today 208-577-6537

The Future of Solar is Bright in Idaho

We’re helping to dispel the myth that going green with solar has to cost a lot. While it is often true that solar water heating systems may cost more to initially purchase and install than conventional water heating systems, a solar water heater can usually save you money in the long run — especially when you install it in conjunction with a whole home holistic energy solution.

How much money you save depends on the following:

The amount of hot water you use

Your system’s performance

Your geographic location and solar resource

Available financing and incentives

The cost of conventional fuels (natural gas, oil, and electricity)

The cost of the fuel you use for your backup water heating system, if you have one.

On average, if by installing a solar water heater, your water heating bills should drop 50%–80%. Also, because the sun is free, you’re protected from future fuel shortages and price hikes.

If you’re building a new home or refinancing an existing home, the economics are even more attractive. If you include the price of a solar water heater in a new 30-year mortgage it usually amounts to between $13 and $20 per month. The federal income tax deduction for mortgage interest attributable to the solar system can also reduce that by about $3–$5 per month. On a monthly basis, for years to come, you’re saving more than you’re paying.

Are you ready to experience the savings that are possible with solar yourself? Give us a call at 208-577-6537 today for your free solar estimate!

Summer Time and the Saving is easy – with solar!

Things haven’t slowed down any with the long hot days of Summer blazing along! The Renewable Energy NW team has been hard at work installing solar hot water systems and radiant solar flooring lately – big projects and small on each account.

Radiant flooring isn’t just for your basement at home – it can be great for your business too! We were fortunate enough recently to work with Adam Roe Painting, Inc. and highly recommend them to take care of your painting needs. The RENW team just started a new solar thermal radiant floor for Adam and his team and already appreciate their dedication to quality painting and operating a sustainable environmentally sound business.

On the residential side of things the RENW team completed another Solar HVAC install for a happy customer. Their new 4 panel system will heat the water 365 and assist the water source heat pump in heating the home in the winter. The homeowner was able to turn off both electric water heaters at the pane and had enough hot water to fill up a 60 gallon Jacuzzi tub as well as enough hot water for 2 long steamy showers in the morning.

Ready to start making use of free energy from the sun? Please call 208-577-6537 for your complimentary solar site assessment !

Solar Water Heating Helps You Save!

One of the things that unfortunately dissuades some people initially from looking into solar solutions for their home or business is the thought that somehow it’s completely unaffordable. It’s been one of the perceptions that we’ve helped changed over the last few years here in Idaho; while yes, solar water heating systems will usually cost more to purchase than conventional systems, in the long run they actually end up saving you money.

You’ve got to consider that on average your energy costs should drop as much as 50% or more if you install other green energy elements as part of a whole home holistic solar solution. Also, the sun is a free energy source making future fuel shortages or energy price hikes no longer a concern.

We do more than just solar hot water! Through our partnership with other local eco-progressive companies we can provide an all inclusive solar package for your home or business that is not only efficient but as affordable as possible.

Whether you’re just curious about how solar works, or are ready to get a solar solution like radiant floors installed give us a call at today!

RENW Goes Big!

Solar Still Growing In Idaho!

The Future of Solar is Bright in Idaho

Summer Time and the Saving is easy – with solar!

Solar Water Heating Helps You Save!

SAVE WITH SOLAR!

MORE THAN HOT WATER!

WHOLE HOUSE COOL

SAVING IS SIMPLE!

IT COSTS NOTHING TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOU COULD SAVE! CALL 208-577-6537