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General
Solar Energy for Homes
'Building America' program from the US Department of Energy
Passive Solar Design fact sheet from the US Department of Energy
National
Renewable Energy Lab
The
history of passive solar design
Accessibility
Sustainable Building Resource Directory
Economics
Cost Analysis
Incentives
Energy Tax
Incentives
- a great resource for a multitude of tax incentives
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How do we harness
solar energy to passively heat homes?
For passive heating and cooling, the plan of the house,
careful site selection, construction materials, building features and
other aspects of the home are designed to collect, store and distribute
the sun's heat in winter; and to block the sun's rays in summer.

What might a passive
solar home look like?



Where can I find
more detailed information?
See what the
United
States Department of Energy has to say about
passive solar home design
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