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Energy News In The Know
Students Shine at EnergyWhiz Olympics
Nearly 700 Florida students demonstrated their alternative fuel projects, including solar cooking and model solar and hydrogen cars.
Photo man's hand writing on clipboardSolar Testing & Certification
We're one of the leading testing and certification labs for solar thermal and PV, take a look.
Muradov's Paper Featured by ScienceWatch
An article by FSEC's Nazim Muradov is now featured as a Fast Moving Front paper on Thomson Reuters’ ScienceWatch® Web site.
Picture of house icon with magnifying glass over the words "The Hunt is Over".Solar Information Help Desk
Got solar questions? We have answers. Call (321) 638-1719 or e-mail us solarinfo@fsec.ucf.edu.
Zero Energy Home Webinars Begin June 3
FSEC is now offering a 12-course Webinar series on how to design, build and operate a Zero Energy Green Home.
Picture of PV panel being held.Solar Electric FAQ
Answers to your questions about solar electric systems, licensing and FSEC’s installer course.
Energy Too Costly for Florida
The average electricity customer in Florida pays $40 more per month today than in 2005 for the same amount of electricity.
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Our quarterly newsletter is now a blog. Subscribe to receive a digest of articles e-mailed to you.
Florida - the Bright Place for Solar
Florida receives 85% of the maximum solar resource available in the U.S., making it ideal for using solar energy.
Photo of calculator with fingers, money and graph.Solar Hot Water Calculator
Find out the savings potential of residential solar hot water systems in Florida.
  Photo of someone talk to crowd of people.FSEC Offering Monthly Tours
FSEC offers tours the second Thursday of each month @ 2 p.m. Limited to 25. Call 321-638-1015.
Featured Programs
Icon for SunSmart Schools: schoolhouse with PV on topSunSmart Schools
Qualified schools will be competitively selected to receive a 1 or 2-kilowatt solar system.
Photo of front of new home.Building America Program
Focuses on balancing cost, design, construction, and energy decisions in industrialized homes.
Picture of the Energy Gauge Logo.EnergyGauge
A user-friendly software tool created by FSEC to allow detailed analysis of building energy use.