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Solar heating is becoming an attractive and more commonplace option for homeowners!

With the stress on our electrical grids and power supply concerns; more and more homeowners are opting to use solar heating for either part, or their entire home heating needs!

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.

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Many people opt for solar heating for their outdoor swimming pools, which can take huge amounts of energy to heat.
The efficiency and reliability of solar heating systems have increased dramatically since they were first introduced, making them attractive options in the home or business. But there is still room for improvement.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its partners are working to design even more cost-effective solar heating systems and to improve the durability of materials used in those systems. This research is helping make these systems more accessible to the average consumer and helping individuals reduce their utility bills and the nation reduce its consumption of fossil fuels.

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. 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).