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- A Guide to Buying Solar Water Heating (2009)-
Because of the climatic conditions of New Zealand and the positive impact of solar water heating technologies the country’s authorities encourage the use of this type of installations. This resulted in the issuing of a free guide by the country’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).
- Guide to Getting Permits for Solar Thermal Hot Water Installations (2009)-
This is a guide on how to obtain a permit for solar thermal hot water installations in the city of Berekely, CA. It was published by the City of Berkeley Green Building Initiative.
The guide is a good example of how local governments are communicating the various policies, incentives and regulations surrounding solar thermal and other renewable energy sources to their local populations. The guide touches on the benefits of solar thermal, the incentives that the government offers for those installing a system and how to go about registering for those incentives.
- A Guide to Applying for a Building Consent for a Solar Water Heating System Installation (2009)-
This document, prepared by the New Zealand Solar Industry Association (SIA), is an example of a guide explaining how to obtain approval from a building consent authority for a solar thermal system installation.
This guide was done with the support of SWH suppliers, builders, homeowners’ agents and architects by explaining typical information needed for a SWH building consent application. It is meant to assist in preparing plans, specifications and general documentation needed for a building consent application.
- Solar Thermal Systems - A Guide-
This document is a two-page beginner's guide to solar hot water systems and considers heat transfer and circulation systems, as well as flat plate and evacutated tube solar thermal collectors. Indicative costs are provided in GBP.
- Toronto Solar Neighbourhood Initiative - Program Guidebook (2008)- The Toronto Solar Neighbourhood Initiative will be launching in South Riverdale in 2008. The program will offer financial incentives for solar hot water installations on homes in Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth. Residents will also get assistance with identifying other opportunities to save energy and reduce their home energy bills. Go to Document
