When most people think of solar heating for their home, they imagine huge arrays of solar panels up on the roof and expensive installation costs (tens of thousands of dollars, in fact). It's actually possible to save a lot of money and build a more eco-friendly home just by designing your house with passive solar heating in mind.
A passive solar home faces south and takes advantage of natural sunlight with large windows and excellent installation. The most common living areas are on the south side of the house, and even in the winter, the daylight streaming through the windows can go a long ways in lowering your heating bill.
Check out this article on passive solar home design for more information.
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