Solar links

Solar Road Map -- harnessing power from the sun!

The Solar Road Map is designed as a guidebook of solar energy information for those considering a solar thermal or solar electric system for their home, business or institution.

Follow these links for specific information on solar applications.
General Information on solar concepts, southeast applications in the U.S. and historical perspectives.
Solar concepts overview

How PV and solar thermal works

Solar in the Southeast

About Solar: The history and technology behind solar energy

The Million Solar Roofs Initiative

The Solar Road Map website has been developed through a partnership among the U.S. Department of Energy, the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) and Southface.

About the U.S. Department of Energy Million Solar Roofs Initiative

 

Energy Efficiency Comes First!

From an environmental perspective, a dollar invested in efficiency can be three times as effective as a dollar invested in solar energy. Energy is precious; solar energy even more so. Virtually every home, business or institution could benefit from a thorough energy assessment to limit energy waste. After that, you’re ready for a solar thermal or solar electric system! The following services can help you evaluate your building's level of efficiency:

Southface Greenbuilding Services Southface Commercial Green Building Services
Residential Technical Service Southface Residential Green Building Services
Home Performance with Energy Star Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Southface Homepage Solar Road Map homepage