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Ever think that maybe you might take solar energy seriously? That thought has occurred to a lot of people. Some have even acted upon it. For most it’s only a passing speculation, not really a serious thought, and so they just dismiss the thought. Sometimes it is because they don’t know where do you start. In other cases it’s because it is just a big unknown. Still other times it’s as they do not know the various requirements.

Let’s not get hung up within the negatives before we begin. We ought to think and become more analytical. Let’s have a look at the for and against register on how we could take solar energy seriously and consider them one at a time.

First and foremost, on the “Pro” side, I might explain that solar energy is essentially free energy, no matter what the climate there is some amount of solar energy which can be captured. Fine, I acknowledge your objection, on the “Con” side, and I agree that you have a valid point as you say it may appear that solar energy cannot meet all your heating and power needs, which in many cases is probably true. But I want to additionally point out that we currently waste a great amount of energy, so solar can go a long way to meeting out heat and power needs.

Secondly, you truly should consider that our current sources of energy will not last forever, so what example are we leaving future generations. And, likewise, due to limited resources, the price of fossil fuel energy will only increase in the long run. Plus, even better, by using solar energy and other forms of renewable energy, we can become energy independent.

Third and finally, you’ll get a feel good factor knowing you helped the environment and lowered your energy bills. And that will mean that you have more money to spend on other more important things. What’s more, added to that, in addition, you will avoid the green taxes, which governments are considering.

Once you consider the reasons and evaluate them, I expect that you will have to admit that a compelling case can be made for thinking about how you can take solar energy seriously.

So now look at that for a minute or two. An excellent case has been made in favour of doing it. What if you actually could take solar energy seriously?

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Anybody that has any experience in the real-estate rental business will know that for every landlord energy expenses are a major concern. Many of these costs are the responsibility of tenants, of course, but even so, cutting these costs would help you gain a substantial edge in the property rental market. And there is something you can do to significantly reduce your energy consumption energy consumption and help save the environment at the same time. Landlords around the world are saving money by installing solar heating tubes. Solar heating tubes are the next generation of solar technology, allowing you to enjoy the cost reducing benefits of completely renewable energy from the most abundant energy source on the planet – the sun. Recent technological developments have made solar power practical even in areas where the technology was once believed to be impractical, particularly places with less than average sunshine and cold climates.

The Benefits of Solar Heating Tubes

We’re all familiar with solar panels. They have been used since the 1960s, and we have all seen them on roof tops. While solar panels were a good idea, they are impractical in some ways because they could only create energy when the sun was beating directly on the flat panels. The shape and methods of storing the energy once it was received also led too much of the solar energy being lost. Solar heating tubes correct these design flaws by having a rounded, cylindrical shape, allowing them to be positioned in such a way that they receive sunlight throughout the day, thus making them more efficient. The energy is also stored in a more efficient manner, using a vacuum to insulate the tube and prevent it from losing its stored heat.

Solar heating tubes are a great way to provide your buildings with free hot water, thereby reducing your landlord energy expenses. You may be able to save even more money by using your solar heating tubes to heat your entire building. The more solar power you are able to use, the less you will have to depend on other, less economical power sources. As a side advantage, your building will appeal more to an increasingly environmentally aware public, expanding your potential tenant base.

Go Green and Attract More Tenants

The rental market is very competitive. It always has been, and is only going to become increasingly more so in the foreseeable future. The biggest expense facing any landlord is energy costs but you can stay ahead the competition in this area by heating some, if not all, of your building’s hot water using solar energy.

The United States government and other world governments are actively trying to encourage landlords, businesses and home owners to employ this green technology so you will probably find that they’re prepared to help you out when it comes to installation. Solar heating tubes are on the cutting edge of the new green energy movement. Whether you own residential or industrial properties, landlords, you will cut your bills with solar heating tubes.

Craig Axelrod is VP of Business Development for EmmyEnergy.com, a LI solar energy system company offering solar heating tubes solar energy systems & green systems in the North East.

The world of property rental is tough and challenging. As we all know, there are only two ways to keep yourself ahead in the real-estate business. The first is to raise your profits, which often involves raising the rent for your tenants; the other is to lower your expenses. In today’s competitive market, raising your tenants’ rent may end up being an oversight, as tenants could simply choose to look elsewhere. With the market being what it is, they would have little difficulty finding buildings that have reduced rental prices. Consequently, the best approach would be to lower your costs. Solar heating tubes reduce heating costs, slashing one of the bigger bills that cut into your profits, and do so for less than you may expect.

Regardless of whether you own industrial, residential or commercial buildings, your tenants will need hot water. Providing hot water for your building is probably one of your largest expenditures. If you want to lower your expenses this would be a good starting point. Installing solar heating tubes will help you reduce heating expenses by heating some of your building’s water for free using only sunshine. Unlike solar panels, solar heating tubes will operate whatever the weather so you can keep on saving money throughout the year.

Solar heating tubes are basically cylinders designed to take in and store the suns energy. Their cylindrical shape makes them more efficient compared to solar panels. Part of the tubes’ surface is continuously in contact with the sun allowing them to take in energy all day long, whereas solar panels require direct sunlight to function.

The solar heating tubes produce energy within the cylinder, transferring that energy to an inner blade and within that, a tube of fluid. That liquid super-heats to 170 degrees Fahrenheit and that heat energy is transferred to your heating system. Put simply, this means that your building’s water is heated by the radiant heat of the sun. Solar heating tubes also give you another way to reduce heating costs; by using that heated water to heat your entire building.

The bottom line is that solar heating tubes reduce heating costs. This will give you an edge in a competitive market. With climate change experts calling for people to switch to renewable energy, you should seriously consider installing solar heating tubes as one way to reduce heating costs. With a bit of research you should be able to find that the government will compensate you for some of the installation costs.

Of all the benefits to your own costs and the environment, conceivably the best is that your tenants will love you for it. You may even find, should you be advertising for new tenants, that your cost cutting measures have given you a great deal of appeal with an increasing number of people that are concerned about the environment.

Craig Axelrod is a partner for EmmyEnergy.com, a New York solar energy system business delivering solar heating tube systems solar pv systems & clean energy products in the Northeast.