Links

Rebates, Forms, and General Information

• Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
• Sunbuilt Program - Incentive-based solar program, designed to give home builders and potential clients the opportunity to interact with solar water heating technologies.
• Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)- Solar Hot Water Information
• Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DESIRE) - Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Solar Rating And Certification Corporation (SRCC) - Administers a certification, rating, and labeling program for solar collectors and a similar program for complete solar water heating systems.
• Progress Energy - Progress Energy Solar Water Heater Rebate/Incentives
• Savethewatts.com - Other programs or tips for saving energy

Solar Product Manufacturers

• Sharp - With more solar energy product choices than ever, Sharp is poised to bring the promise of this amazing, money-saving, non-polluting and ever-renewable resource to everyone on the planet.
• Heliocol - World's largest manufacturer of solar pool heating systems
• Solene - Solar Hot Water Systems
• Gold Line Controls - Pool/Spa Automation
• Lochinvar - High Efficiency Water Heaters, Boilers, and Pool Heaters
• TCT Solar - Passive Solar Water Heating Systems
• Solar World - One of the largest solar energy businesses in the world. SolarWorld’s family of companies are dedicated exclusively to the business of solar energy, combining all stages of the solar photovoltaic (PV) value chain.

Government Agencies

• Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)- Alternative Energy Technologies Information
• U.S. Department Of Energy
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
• Energy Star - A joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
• Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Non-Profit Solar Energy Associations

• Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA) - Nonprofit professional association of companies involved in the solar energy industry.
• Florida Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation (FlaSEREF)
• US Green Buiding Council (USGBC) - Non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices.
• Florida Renewable Energy Association (FREA) - Non-profit organization dedicated to expanding the use of clean, renewable energy technologies through public awareness, political advocacy, and individual initiative.

Other Related Associations

• Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)
• Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) - Dedicated to supporting the industry in Central Florida.
• Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) - Information about planning, construction and maintenance of your pool.
• The Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando (HBA) - Professional trade association, recognized as the voice and leadership of the housing and building industry in Central Florida.
• The Better Business Bureau of Central Florida (BBB)

Green & Enviromental Related Links

• National Geographic Society - The Green Guide