Rebates and tax credits could fund up to 40% of your new Solar Thermal System

Federal Incentives are at their highest level. Now is the time to invest in a Solar Water Heating System from VELUX.

There is a 30% tax credit on the cost:

http://www.veluxusa.com/Consumer/Products/tax_credits/sw_tax_credits/default.aspx

The CSI Thermal rebate, can cover up to $1,875 of residential system cost:

http://www.gosolarcalifornia.org/solarwater/

There is a $750 incentive from the California Energy Commission to replace your old water heater with a solar system:

http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/home/appliances/waterheaters.html

On average, if you install a solar water heating system, your heating bills should drop 50-80%. Because the sun's energy is free, you're immune to fuel shortages and price hikes.

Solar water heating systems do not produce harmful emissions and every system installed in the U.S. decreases our reliance on toxic fossil fuels.

VELUX solar collectors have been designed to hug the roof-line, creating a streamlined, aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Scary Old Skylight Contest - Win a free VELUX replacement skylight

Do you have a scary skylight that is cracked, leaking, ugly, disgusting, nasty, and falling apart? Is your old skylight losing a frightening amount of heat in the winter and torturing you with extra heat in the summer? Are you scared silly every time you receive an energy bill? Do you have nightmares about going through another winter with your monstrous skylight?

Here is your chance to bury* your nasty, scary skylight and enjoy a new VELUX Energy Star certified replacement skylight allowing you to sleep peacefully again. Enter Naturalight’s Scariest Skylight Contest and you could get your skylight replaced for free.

It’s easy to enter:

Send an email to info@naturalight.org and tell us (in 100 words or less) why your skylight is the scariest and needs to be replaced. Attach up to three pictures (under 1MB) of your nasty, frightening skylight. The winner will be judged on both description and picture(s).

Entry must include applicant’s full name, city, and phone number. (This information will be kept private for Naturalight use only.).

Entry must be received by November 5th. Winner will be notified by November 12th.

1. Winner is entitled to a free skylight and standard installation. Skylight is stock sized VELUX Fixed Curb Mount, no larger than 2’ x 4’, or equivalent value ($445) towards a larger skylight. Winner to pay sales tax and fuel surcharge, and any additional non-standard installation expenses.

2. Standard installation is defined as a one story home with a walkable composition shingle roof.

3. The prize is not redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded.

4. Winner must be located in the Naturalight Service Area: Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties.

5. Decisions of the contest judges are final. No substitutions will be available.

6. All winners agree to allow Naturalight, Inc to use their first name, voice and/or likeness, portrait, and demo-graphical information for promotional purposes without further compensation

7. Winner must sign a release form as prepared by Naturalight, Inc, acknowledging their acceptance and understanding of the complete contest rules.

Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Replace Your Scary

Old “Bubble” with an Energy Efficient VELUX® Skylight:

1. Energy efficient insulated glass reduces up to 65% heat loss in winter and summer heat gain, saving up to $194 in annual cooling costs.

2. Impact resistant tempered glass withstands hail and the occasional errant golf ball. Interior is laminated safety glass.

3. Durable materials resist fading, corrosion, and leaks.

4. Visually appealing with a low profile on the roof.

5. LowE3 with argon double paned glass resists interior condensation - no moisture dripping on your furniture.

6. Manual and Electric Ventilating models allow natural cooling and air flow.

7. Clear glass allows more visible light without the heat.

8. Warranteed to be completely waterproof.

9. UV protection reflects 83% of the “bad” rays to protect interior from sun damage. (Clear insulating glass reflects only 30%)

10. Optional electric, manual and solar powered blinds for added comfort and energy efficiency. (Solar blinds also qualify for a 30% Federal tax credit)

Replace your old “bubble” with a new VELUX skylight!

* Naturalight will recycle your old skylight for you.

Come see Naturalight at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Come to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, October 1-3 to view and sample the "Best of Sonoma County." The Naturalight booth will be located in the Hall of Flowers, where we will offer attractive solutions to your daylighting needs with VELUX tube and traditional skylights.

Save money on your water heating bills with the VELUX solar water heating system. Learn about the federal tax incentives and green programs that will help you finance your move toward energy efficiency.

This fair is a celebration of harvest, featuring three full days of wine tasting with more than 150 wineries, wines sales, chef demonstrations, farm and harvest agricultural activities for children and adults, the World Championship Grape Stomp, continuous live jazz, an art show, crafters pavilion, farm animals to meet, and much more.

Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Friday: 12PM-7PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10AM-7PM

Adults:$8
Seniors: $4 (Friday only)
Children 7-12: $3
KIDS 6 and under FREE!

SolFest XIV

Naturalight is at SolFest XIV this weekend, September 25-26

Visit Naturalight in the Sustainable Living Village, across the green from the Main Stage.

Revitalize your home with free, nourishing daylight. Naturalight offers attractive solutions to your daylighting needs with VELUX tube and traditional skylights. Save money on your water heating bills with the VELUX solar water heating system. Learn about the federal tax incentives and green programs that will help you finance your move toward energy efficiency.

Enjoy world class entertainment and world renowned speakers such as Robert Kennedy Jr. and Arianna Huffington. Discover workshops on a variety of topics from starting a solar business, to bee keeping, to sustainable farming.

For more details, and a full schedule of events and speakers:
http://www.solfest.org/html/vendors.html


Held at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds in Ukiah, CA

Weekend Pass: $50
Saturday : $35 (10am – midnight)
Sunday: $25 (10am-6pm)
KIDS 12 and under FREE!

D is for De-Light!

Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin because our bodies can make it when our skin is exposed to the sun. About 10-15 minutes of sun exposure per day on our face, hands and arms—without sunscreen—is enough to meet our needs.

Adequate vitamin D levels are thought to reduce risk of breast, colon and prostate cancers and play a preventative role in multiple sclerosis, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D has been recognized for its role in enhancing calcium absorption, thereby promoting good bone health. Emerging research suggests that vitamin D may be involved in optimal functioning of the immune system, mental activities and in reducing risk of periodontal disease—a chronic inflammatory gum disease that can lead to tooth loss.

Installing natural daylighting doesn’t just improve the value of your home and save you money on electrical bills. Sunlight regulates our biological rhythms, governs our immune system, and balances our brain chemistry. Daylight relieves eye strain, fatigue, depression, insomnia, and increases the efficiency of the heart. All of these benefits will add value to your life.

Contact Naturalight today for a free skylight estimate.

Save even more money on VELUX Solar Hot Water Systems

Save money in more ways than one. Right now there is an additional rebate of $750.00 for VELUX Solar Hot Water systems.

Consumers nationwide can take advantage of a federal "cash for appliances" program offering rebates on purchases of a wide array of home appliances certified as energy-efficient by the EPA's Energy Star program.

Heating and cooling equipment, appliances, and water heaters as these products offer the greatest energy savings potential. Energy Star qualified appliance categories eligible for rebates include: central air conditioners, heat pumps (air source and geothermal), boilers, furnaces (oil and gas), room air conditioners, clothes washers, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, and water heaters.

How do You Qualify?

All consumers will need to do to get the rebate is simply buy any qualifying Energy Star appliance. Unlike the "cash for clunkers" fuel-efficient vehicle rebate program, you don't even need an old trade-in appliance. In addition, consumers will not be required to haul their bulky old appliances to the dealer in exchange for a new one.

Backed by an initial $300 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the state-run rebate program is intended to help make American homes more energy-efficient while further stimulating the economy.

For more details and rebate forms got to: www.cash4appliances.org

For Free Information on installing a Solar Hot Water Heater in your home contact Naturalight today.

Natural light improves your life

Are you falling asleep on the job?

Lack of sunlight in the workplace is a misdemeanor.

The more you miss, the meaner you get.

Several independent studies have shown that the lack of natural light can lead to drowsiness, poor health, bad attitude, and low productivity.

• Schools that make use of skylights and tubular skylights see better concentration and improved test scores.
• Natural lighting in stores produces higher profits and more pleasant employee/customer relations.
• Customers are more relaxed in day-lit stores and can see the products and labels clearly.
• Customers seem to have positive feelings about the day-lit stores and identify those stores with an airy clean feeling.
• A store with skylights is observed to have a higher sales index than an equivalent store without natural light.
• Skylights increase productivity in manufacturing buildings and morale in office buildings.

There is a definite relationship between day-lighting and human performance and there additional benefits to natural lighting as well:

• Lowers your power bills by reducing electricity used to illuminate the room
• Brings less heat into interior spaces unlike electric lights
• Reduces your carbon footprint

Increase your daylight delight.

Call Naturalight today to get a free estimate.