FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

		Why should I go solar?
		It benefits you, it benefits the environment, and it builds a sustainable future. Renewable energy is in the news. Global warming, rising energy bills, and energy dependence affect all of us. More and more people want to be a part of the solution.
		What is solar energy?
		Solar Energy System creates usable power from sunshine.    There are two kinds of solar systems: Photovoltaic (or PV) and Thermal Solar        • PV Solar uses sunlight to generate electricity. The systems can           be designed to generate the majority of the electricity used in your home.        • Thermal Solar uses sunlight to heat water. Here at Innovative we never skimp on quality. Every system that we sell includes only the very best components available on today's market.
		What is PV?
		PV is short for photovoltaics (photo=light, voltaics=electricity). PV is a semiconductor-based technology used to convert light energy into direct current (dc) electricity, using no moving parts, consuming no conventional fuels, and creating no pollution.
		What are the benefits of using solar energy to heat water in my home?
		• First, the fuel is free! Once you recover the higher initial costs of a solar system through reduced or avoided energy costs (that is, lower utility bills), your solar system will require expenditures only for maintenance. And when you include the cost of a solar water heater in a mortgage on a new home, the system often provides a positive monthly cash flow from the first day of ownership. • Second, solar water heaters and other solar technology applications do not pollute. They do not add to the carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and other air pollutants and wastes produced by most of today's power plants, even those that run on natural gas. And they allow you to burn less natural gas in your home, as well.
		What is ENERGY STAR?
		ENERGY STAR is a program that was created by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help businesses and individuals make energy