Consumer
REFUND+ Final Report (2009)
The REFUND + project (2006-2009), supported by the Intelligent Energy Europe and ADEME (Agence de l'environnement et de la maîtrise de l'énergie), intends to identify, monitor and evaluate the impact of incentive schemes on the development of RES heating systems in private households in five countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Italy and Portugal. Implementation of specific financial instruments was simulated in two case studies in Lithuania and Poland.
Consumer’s Guide: Heat Your Water with the Sun (2004)
This document prepared by the US Department of Energy in 2004, is meant to inform consumers about the use of solar thermal technologies for water and space heating, namely how it works, its benefits, tips to select contractors, incentives schemes and other practical information on how to purchase a solar heating system, its requirements and maintenance obligations, as well as the estimated payback times.
Solar Hot Water Site Assessment Form
This document is an example of an assessment form for a solar hot water site, detailing the relevant considerations as identified by the Toronto Solar Neighbourhood Initiative.
SWH Program Application Form (2008)
This is an example of an application form for a solar water heating loan or grant in Canada
Solar Heating Information for Consumers
The US Department of Energy has a lot of information helping consumers understand more about the solar thermal industry with many useful links.
