Category: Idaho Solar

The savings aren’t just for homes!

Many businesses may not realize the power of solar hvac can help them save too!
Dairies, car washes, laundromats, breweries, and kind of business that uses hot water in large volumes will see a savings in energy costs.

Bigger systems,  like hot water at dairies or solar radiant walkways for commercial buildings, can potentially save even more than homes in fact. At our most recent dairy installation we created a solar thermal system producing 5,000 gallons a day of 170 degree water.

This project was completed with assistance from the USDA REAP grant 25% and the Federal Investment Tax Credit of 30% and they are still able to depreciate 85% of the installed cost of the project.

There are tons of possibilities! Give us a call at (208) 577-6537 to find out how solar can help you!

The need for independence is as American as apple pie! It’s no wonder then that moving towards self-sustainability with solar solutions is a trending topic. This last Fourth of July we celebrated our countries 239th year of independence, but we don’t feel the celebration has to end now that the weekend is done!

America has something to be really proud about! Thanks to the ingenuity our people and the technology we’ve created our country is now on the verge of energy independence and could very soon become a net energy exporter. That’s exciting!

By embracing the renewable energy revolution we stand to provide the economy with a means to flourish, putting thousands of people to work in good paying jobs, and providing clean sustainable power for our cities. Celebrate your freedom by getting your own FREE solar site estimate for your home or business! We love sharing our technology with others and would appreciate the chance to talk more with you about how solar can help you save. Call 208-577-6537 today!

Solar water heating is still a new concept to many people. Essentially solar water heaters are systems that use energy from the sun to heat water, which is then generally placed into a storage tank for use when it is needed – much like your traditional water heating systems, but without the cost of establishing and maintaining the temperature with electricity or gas.

While some older systems struggled with efficiency in colder months, or under cloudy conditions, our technology does not suffer from these draw backs and can help reduce your overall water heating costs. These systems are not just for warming up the water in your shower however! Solar water heating is great for a number of residential applications like radiant floor heating as well as larger commercial uses like heated water for car washes and dairies.

Sunlight itself, which comprises the majority of the systems power, is completely free so once the initial installation is complete the savings on energy can be seen immediately. In addition solar hot water is a green and renewable method of reducing your carbon footprint without having to overhaul your lifestyle.

Is this kind of thing popular? Yes! And gaining traction! More than 1.5 million homes and businesses currently use solar water heating in the United States, providing a capacity of over 1,000 megawatts of thermal energy. With another 400 megawatts likely to be installed over the next 3-5 years, solar water heating is sure to be in high demand for home builders and businesses alike.

Do you have questions about how our solar hvac solutions can help you?
I would love the opportunity to learn more about your needs and show you how Renewable Energy NW can help!

What’s the Renewable Energy Northwest team been up to lately? Glad you asked!
Things really heated up towards the end of Summer! (pun warning) And are falling into full swing as Winter is on it’s way.

The RENW team just finished a GREAT project. 4 – 30 tube solar thermal panels and a hydronic unit heater with 2 in-wall mount hydronic heaters that deliver heat to the owners shop and garage – from the sun! That’s FREE energy!

With colder temps on the way I want to be sure and mention our radiant solar flooring and walkways. Plenty of people know that we do solar hot water, and that makes for warmer hot tubs and happier dairymen, but they may not know that we also can provide solar snow melt like we just did for NNU. Their new system should cost less than $50 a year to run and best of all: No shoveling snow! No icy sidewalks!

Now that’s how you make for a cozy Winter! We love helping our customers improve their energy costs and enjoy more sustainable living all over Idaho!
Please pick up the phone and call or even send us questions on our Facebook page!

No more shoveling snow! No more slippery, icy, dangerous walk ways!
We are SO excited to be able to share with you our latest Solar hot water heated ra!diant snow melt install!

NNU in Nampa, Idaho is a great non-profit university that offers over 60 areas of study and who have been helping educate people in Idaho since 1916! It was a real honor to get to spend some time on the campus, see all of the great people, and know that our work would be serving them for years to come!

Snow and ice covered paths are one of the least liked parts of Winter here in Idaho. Whether it’s just because of the time involved in keeping them clear, or the back strain that goes into doing so, just imagine how great it would be to be able to see the snow falling and smile!

We can even install radiant solar for your driveway too!

It’s been a crazy busy month! In addition to our NNU project we also recently installed a great solar HVAC system for a local assisted living center!
You may have also seen the Renewable Energy NW LLC team at the recent Canyon County Fall Home show – be sure not to miss us at the Boise Fall Home show this weekend as well!