Solar Heating

clipped from www1.eere.energy.gov Solar heating harnesses the power of the sun to provide solar thermal energy for solar hot water, solar space heating, and solar pool heaters. A solar heating system saves energy, reduces utility costs, and produces clean energy. To help more Americans benefit from these systems, the U.S. Energy Policy Act implemented a 30% tax credit for consumers who install solar water heating systems. In this Web site you can learn more about the following topics: The different solar heating systems Solar heating in use How DOE is supporting solar heating research How consumers can use solar heating technologies such as solar water heaters and solar pool heaters How industry can apply solar heating technologies To be eligible for this tax credit, the systems must be certified by the Department of Energy's non-profit partner, the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC). Alternatively, residents of Florida and Hawaii can use their state certification programs.